Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Mar 16, 2026

LOT 11

CARTIER, REF. 5512117, STEPPED TANK, 18K YELLOW GOLD ELECTROPLATED

HKD 26,000 - 40,000

EUR 2,900 - 4,400 / CHF 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,400 - 5,200 / JPY 530,000 - 810,000

A very fine and elegant, 18k yellow gold electroplated, manual-winding square wristwatch with brown dial and stepped bezel.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier

Model Stepped Tank

Reference 5512117

Year circa 1970s

Case No. 2133

Bracelet leather strap with gold plated buckle

Length 27.5mm

Caliber ETA 2512-1

Width 27.5mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Service invoice dated 2025



CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.