Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 53
CARTIER TORTUE TURTLE ENAMEL YELLOW GOLD Cartier Tortue Turtle, limited edition No, 01 / 25, case No. 2909. Made in the 2000s. Very Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water resistant, marquetry, cloisonné, 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch with Cartier 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate, instruction.
HKD 240,000 - 400,000
USD 31,000 - 52,000 / CHF 28,900 - 48,200
Sold: HKD 287,500
Two-body, solid, polished, turtle motif cloisonné case back with 8 screws, cloisonné turtle head with diamonds and legs on round bezel, octagonal diamond-set winding- crown, sapphire crystals. Wood and multi color stone and of turtle shell motif. Yellow gold Breguet hands. Cal. 430MC, rhodium-plated, engraved Cartier emblem pattern, 17 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
