Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 15

Cartier Paris "Tank Cintrée Dual Time Zone" No. 17/50. Produced in a limited edition of 50 examples, circa 2000. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, two-time zone, duo-dial, platinum gentleman's wristwatch with two independant mechanical movements, leather strap and an 18K white gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, two sapphire-set winding-crowns. D. two salmon dials with painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel "Epée" hands. M. Cal. 8' ', two distinctive movements, signed Cartier, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 46 mm.