Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 458
CARTIER, BALLON BLEU, PINK GOLD AND DIAMONDS, AUTOMATIC, 42 MM Cartier, "Ballon Bleu, Automatic," case No. 135818MX, Ref. 2999. Made circa 2010. Fine, large, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and diamond wristwatch with date and an integrated 18K pink gold Cartier bracelet with double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 20,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel set with 128 round diamonds, case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire set winding crown protected within an oval cage, sapphire crystal. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, Cartier secret signature on the VII, inner minute track, aperture for the date. Blued steel epée hands. Cal. 049, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |