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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 18

Cartier, Ref. 2225. Produced in the 1990s. Fine and unusual water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp in which the clasp, once folded, fits into the case back, its end forming the second lug.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000

C. three-body, solid, polished, case back with 8 screws, stepped band, rounded bezel, "Vendome" type lugs, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloche" silver with painted radial Roman numerals, signed Cartier on one of the X strokes. Blued steel "Epee" hands. M. Cal. 9P2, signed Cartier, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement , monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01