Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
CARTIER TORTUE DIAMOND CASE AND DIAL YELLOW GOLD Cartier, Paris, "Tortue", case No. 960700030. Made in the 1980's. Fine and elegant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold, diamond-set lady's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp.
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, diamond-set, 4 screws in the band to secure the case back, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, bombé sapphire crystal. Diamond-set. Yellow gold épée hands. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring, shock absorber.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |