Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 14

CARTIER REF. 2390 TANK BASCULANTE MECHANICAL STEEL Cartier, Paris, Reversible Basculante, case No. 74268 PB, Ref. 2390. Made in 2001. Fine and unusual, rectangular, stainless steel wristwatch with cabriolet pivoting system and a stainless steel Cartier buckle. Accompanied by the original fitted box.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

CHF 2,300 - 3,300 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,250

C. Four-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel with oval cabochon sapphire at 12 , winding-crown at 12, rounded lugs, sapphire crystal. D. Ivory color with guilloché sun-rays and painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 5'''1/2, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 38 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original