Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 15, 2015

LOT 29

CARTIER REF. 2353 PASHA DIAMOND DIAL WHITE GOLD Cartier, "Pasha Automatic", case No. MG281311, Ref. 2353. Very fine and rare, heavy 18K white gold, center seconds, self- winding, water-resistant wristwatch with diamond-set dial, date and an 18K white gold Cartier bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp.

USD 12,000 - 18,000

HKD 93,000 - 140,000 / CHF 12,000 - 18,000

Sold: USD 17,500

Three-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 8 screws, unidirectional revolving graduated bezel, "Vendôme"- type lugs, diamond-set winding crown with screwed-down protective cap and chain, sapphire crystal. Guilloche silver in a sunray pattern with square pave diamond-set center, applied white gold Arabic quarter-hour numerals, aperture for the date between 4 and 5. White gold lozenge hands. Cal. 191, rhodium-plated, Cartier monogram decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 01-01

HANDS Original

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 38 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.