Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 72
CARTIER DIABOLO, MINUTE-REPEATER Cartier ?Diabolo Minute-Repeater?, case No.TH0522. Made in a very limited edition in the 1990?s. Very fine, water-resistant 18K yellow gold wristwatch with minute-repeater and an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
USD 27,000 - 38,000 / EUR 20,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 42,500
C. Two body, solid, polished, transparent back with 5 special Cartier screws, diamond set winding crown and lug screws, straight lugs, rounded bezel, sapphire crystals, slide on the case to activate the minute repeating. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the 10, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 110, rhodium plated, 34 jewels, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |