Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 60
CARTIER/ EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK TANK BEC D'AIGLE YELLOW GOLD Cartier, "Tank Bec d'Aigle", No. 43548, movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc. Made circa 1940. Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 5,625
Three-body, solid, polished, cylindrical lugs, screwed gold bars. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 9''', rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., dial signed Cartier, case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-53-01 |
Good Slightly scratched Reprinted HANDS Original |