Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 365

CARTIER REF 2488 TANK PARALLELOGRAM ASYMMETRIC MACAU 1999 Cartier, Paris, Private Collection, Asymmetric Tank, Macau 1999, No. 80/99, Ref. 2488. Made in a limited edition of 99 pieces in 1999 to commemorate the Handover of Macau to the Government of China. Very fine, asymmetric rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a Cartier 18K pink gold deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original Cartier box, guarantee (now void) and instruction manual and travel case

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, transparent case back secured by 4 gold screws in the band, cabochon sapphire set winding-crown, gold screw lugs, sapphire crystals.
D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals and yellow gold Arabic 9, outer minute track, secret Cartier signature at X. Blued steel epee hands.
M. Cal. 9P2, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 45 mm. Thickness 6 mm.