Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
CARTIER/ JAEGER, TANK BEC D'AIGLE YELLOW GOLD Cartier, "Tank Bec d'Aigle", No. 60997, movement by Jaeger. Made circa 1940. Very fine, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18k yellow gold Cartier bracelet.
Three-body, solid, polished, cylindrical lugs, screwed gold bars. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 9```, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 2 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Movement signed Jaeger, dial signed Cartier, case numbered.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |