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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 432

Cartier Paris, "Reversible baculante", made in 1991. Very fine and rare rectangular, 18K yellow gold "cabriolet" gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp.

USD 13,000 - 15,000

C. massive, polished, winder on the 12, cabochon sapphire on the bezel. D. "guilloche" silver with painted Roman numerals. "Baton " blued steel hands. M. 5 1/2"' , rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted

Notes

Reversible basculante, 1991 Limited edition of 400 examples, in yellow gold, made in 1991.