Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
CARTIER SANTOS RONDE DIAMOND LAPIS LAZULI DIAL POSSIBLY UNIQUE WHITE GOLD Cartier, "Santos Ronde Automatique". Made in the 1990s. Very fine and possibly unique, octagonal, center seconds, self-winding, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch with a Lapis Lazuli dial and an 18K white gold Santos link bracelet with 4 diamonds in place of screws and deployant clasp.
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back and diamond bezel with screws, protected cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown. Lapis Lazuli dial. White gold sword hands. Cal. AO77, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-70-01 |
Very good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairline HANDS Original |