Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 39
CARTIER REF. 1734 PLATINUM TANK Cartier, "Tank American," case No. GC 16782, Ref. 1734. Made in 2000, sold January 17th, 2001. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with a stainless steel Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, spare strap with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp, certificate and manual.
USD 6,500 - 8,500
HKD 50,000 - 66,000 / CHF 6,500 - 8,500
Sold: USD 9,375
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back with 8 screws, faceted sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, curved sapphire crystal. Guilloche silver with painted radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the VII, cconcentric minute track. Blued steel epée hands. Cal. 430 MC, rhodium-plated, Cartier logo decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |