Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 594

Cartier "Tortue", No. 0123, Ref. 2356. Produced in the 1990's. Very fine, tortoise-shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with single button chronograph and register, with an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with screws, band with screws as well, rounded bezel, octagonal cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minute register dials. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 045, engraved with the two CC, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 43 mm.