Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2018

LOT 33

CARTIER CARTIER D'ART, TORTUE XL, POLYCHROME CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CASE AND MARQUETRY DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 180,000 - 250,000

CHF 22,500 - 31,250 / USD 23,100 - 32,100

Sold: HKD 225,000

18K yellow gold, enamel, diamond-set, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch, case-back with 8 screws and polychrome cloisonné enamel motif showing the underside of a swimming turtle, the bezel and the dial shows the top of this animal; the bezel with a champlevé enamel pattern showing his head, tail and legs, its eyes set with diamonds, the dial made in marquetry of coloured stones on wood depicting the top of its shell


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier

Model Cartier d'Art, Tortue XL; limited edition No. 01 / 25

Reference Ref. 2 909

Year Circa 2005

Bracelet Black leather strap, with Cartier deployant 18K yellow gold clasp

Caliber 430 MC

Dimensions 34 x 33 mm.

Signature Case and movement

Notes

This model was made in a limited edition of 25 pieces, circa 2005.