Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 71
CARTIER BALLON BLEU WHITE GOLD Cartier paris "Ballon Bleu" case No. 81107RX, Ref. W6920055. Made circa 2010. Fine, large and thin, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold cartier deployant clasp.
HKD 77,000 - 120,000
USD 10,000 - 15,500 / CHF 9,500 - 15,000
Sold: HKD 100,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, 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 épée hands. Cal. 430 MC, signed Cartier, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-9 |
Very good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |