Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
LOT 229
CARTIER TANK CHINOISE Cartier, Tank Chinoise. Made circa 1940 Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 25,000 - 41,000 / USD 3,400 - 5,700
Sold: CHF 9,375
Two body, solid, polished and brushed, case back secured by screws, sapphire set winding crown. White with painted black Roman numerals. Inner minutes track. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 9''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance with 8 adjustement, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIM. 23 x 23 mm. THICKNESS 6 mm.