Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 11, 2012

LOT 170

CARTIER TANK AMERICAINE, WHITE GOLD Cartier, "Tank Americaine,?, case No. CC731435 , Ref. 1741. Made in the 1990s. Very fine, rectangular curved, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Cartier buckle.

CHF 3,500 - 60,000

USD 3,800 - 6,500 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,375

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fl at bezel, 4 screws on the band, case back with 8 screws, sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, curved sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature on the VII, aperture for the date at 6. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 200, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 26.5 x 44.5 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original