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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 238

Cartier, New York, "Tank Cintree", No. 19285-19283, 03872, circa 1926. Very fine and elegant, rectangular, curved platinum gentleman's wristwatch with platinum Cartier bracelet "a maillon" and pink gold deployant clasp.

USD 36,000 - 40,000

Sold: USD 42,550

C. massive satined, dedicated back, sapphire-set winding crown. D. matt silver, rectangular, curved with painted Roman radial numerals. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, European Watch & Clock Co., "fausses cotes" decoration, 18K yellow gold lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 46 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 2-4-10*

Very good

Fair

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-6-51

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Partially reprinted