Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 314

Cartier "Tortue, Collection Privée", No. 0466 CC, Ref. 2396. Produced in the 1990's.Very fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with single buttonchronograph, register and an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box andcertificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with screws, band with screws as well, rounded bezel, octagonal cabochon sapphire-setwinding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. "guilloché" silver with blue painted Roman XII and applied white gold round indexes, auxiliary seconds and30 minute register dials. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 045, engraved with the CC emblem, rhodiumplated,27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensatingflat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 34 x 43 mm.314