Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 135

CARTIER REF. 2656 SANTOS 100 STEEL Cartier,??Santos 100 Automatic??, engraved case customised by Kindler & Thorpe Cartier, Santos 100, Kindler & Thorp serial No. 1/66, case No.183153MX. Ref 2656. Made circa 2000?s. Fine, square, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with stainless steel Cartier stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by box, warranty and instruction booklet

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

USD 7,500 - 10,000 / CHF 7,500 - 9,800

Sold: HKD 87,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel and case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire-set crown, sapphire crystal
D. Gray with applied Arabic numerals, inner minute track. Luminous epee hands
M. Cal. 049, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 x 38mm. Thickness 11 mm


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-27

Very good

Custom-made
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Kindler & Thorpe was established in 2010 by two long standing business associates Herman Kindler and Paul Thorpe in London, England. They are the first watch company in the world to produce a stunning range of profusely engraved timepieces.