Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 38
CARTIER REF 2688 TORTUE WHITE GOLD Cartier, "Tortue" No. 080 / 150, Ref. 2688. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces in the 2000s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, curved, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indication and an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate, Instruction booklet.
HKD 55,000 - 70,000
USD 7,080 - 9,010 / CHF 7,010 - 8,930
Two-body, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 8 screws, octagonal cabochon sapphire=set winding crown, sapphire crystal. Guilloche silver with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minutes track, aperture for the date at 12, sector for the power reserve at 6, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel Breguet hands. Cal. 9750 MC, rhodium-plated, special Cartier decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |