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Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023

LOT 224

CARTIER, REF. 2487, TONNEAU DUAL TIME, MACAU 1999, LIMITED EDITION 42/99, PLATINUM

HKD 130,000 - 230,000

USD 16,700 - 29,500 / CHF 14,900 - 26,400 / EUR 15,500 - 27,400

Sold: HKD 200,000

A very fine and limited, tonneau curved, platinum, manual wind wristwatch with two independent mechanical movements, silver dial with two time zone decorated in different styles, the applied 9 o’clock hour indexes indicate the uniqueness to the very year of 1999. Made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 1999 to commemorate the Handover of Macau to the People’s Republic of China.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier

Model Tonneau Dual Time, Macau 1999

Reference  2487

Year sold in Jan 2000

Case No. 42/99

Bracelet leather strap with 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp

Length 40mm

Caliber 061, 21 Jewels

Width 27mm

Weight 48gr. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Cartier CPCP fitted box, certificate, instruction booklet, loupe box set with cleaning cloth and pouch.

Notes

The Cartier ref 2487, Tonneau Dual Time, Macau 1999, platinum wristwatch was made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 1999 to commemorate the Handover of Macau to the People’s Republic of China, also is part of the collection Privee Paris (CPCP). The watch was purchased by an Asian collector in Jan 2000 in Hong Kong.

This excellent example is cased in platinum with two independent mechanical movements and, a silver dial with two time zones decorated in different styles, the applied 9 o’clock hour indexes indicate the uniqueness of the very year of 1999, complete with original box, original certificate, instruction booklet and loupe boxset. Preserved in excellent condition, is a fantastic treasure for Cartier collectors and connoisseurs.

Provenance

Property of an Asian Collector