Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012

LOT 171

CARTIER SANTOS RONDE TWO TIME ZONE STEEL AND GOLD Cartier, Paris, "Santos Ronde," No. 0834 / 1847. Made in a limited edition of 1847 pieces in 1997 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Cartier. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indicator and an integrated brushed stainless steel Cartier bracelet with gold screws and deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate and booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, steel case back and yellow gold bezel fi xed with 8 screws, protected octagonal winding crown set with a ruby cabochon, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, subsidiary dial at 12 for the second time zone in 24 hours, sector for the up-and-down indication at 6, secret Cartier signature at 7, cyclops aperture for the date. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 2671, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Approx. overall length: 165 mm. Property of a European Collector.