Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 184
CARTIER CRASH DIAMONDS AND WHITE GOLD Cartier, "Crash", case No. A 114654, made circa 2000's. Very fine and rare, hand-winding, 18k white gold, asymmetrical wristwatch with an 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a cartier box, certificate(blank), booklet and serviced paper.
HKD 300,000 - 400,000
USD 38,000 - 51,000 / CHF 33,000 - 44,000
Sold: HKD 375,000
Two-body, solid, asymmetric, polished and brushed, Vendôme type hooded lugs, bezel sets with diamonds, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, the back secured with four screws in the band. Matte white with painted radial exaggerated Roman numerals, secret signature at 7. Blued steel "épée" hands. Oval, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |