100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 99

Cartier Paris, 'Tank Allongée, 8-Jours'. Entered in the Register on 18 June 1931.Extremely rare and very fine rectangular 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18Kpink gold bracelet à grosses mailles and an 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with screws. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabicnumerals and painted indexes, bearing the 8 above the 6. 'Skeleton' radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 10''' signedEuropean Watch & Clock Co., rectangular, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balanceadjusted to temperatures and 2 positions, flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed, numbered on the case.Dim. 21 x 39 mm