Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 239

CARTIER VENDÔME DEPLOYANT WHITE GOLD Cartier, Vendôme case No. C124140. Made circa 1997. Fine and unusual, 18K white gold, waterresistant wristwatch with 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp integral to the case. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, circular, polished, rounded bezel, bar lugs, back with 8 screws with a recess for the deployant clasp, crown set with a cabochon sapphire. D. Matte silver moire with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track, secret signature at 10. Blued steel epee hands. M. Cal. 9P2, 9???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, self-compensating fl at balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 7.5 mm.