Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 43
CARTIER TORTUE REF. 2644 WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Cartier "Tortue," Private Collection, No. 92066 LX , Ref. 2644. Sold October 2011. Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamonds wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate of origin, certificate and booklets.
USD 12,000 - 17,000
HKD 93,000 - 130,000 / CHF 12,000 - 17,000
Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, bezel and lugs set with 46 round diamonds, screwed bars, cabochon diamond-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. Satine silver with painted black radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature on the X. Blued steel épée hands. Cal. 430 MC, rhodium-plated with special 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: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |