Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 31, 2025
LOT 130
CARTIER, REF. WM502551, SANTOS 100 MYSTERY
HKD 220,000 - 320,000
EUR 25,200 - 36,600 / CHF 23,500 - 34,200 / USD 28,300 - 41,200
Sold: HKD 287,500
A n extremely fine and very rare, squared shaped, manual winding 18K pink gold diamond wristwatch with silvered dial, eccentric mystery aperture. Made in a limited edition of 10 pieces.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier
Model Santos 100 Mystery
Reference WM502551
Year sold in 2007
Case No. 04/10 717291LX
Bracelet leather strap with 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp
Caliber 81003SC
Dimensions 41 x 41mm
Weight 171gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Cartier fitted box, certificate booklet
Notes
The Cartier Santos 100 Mystery WM502551 is an extremely rare and collectible timepiece. This exclusive watch featuresa squared case measuring 41mm x 41mm, crafted from 18K pink gold with diamond embellishments, weighing 171
grams.
At the heart of this exceptional timepiece beats the manual-wind Caliber 81003SC movement, which powers its distinctive «Mystery» feature – an eccentric mystery aperture on the silvered dial that creates a floating effect for certain elements.
This particular reference is highly sought after by collectors due to its extremely limited production of only 10 piecesworldwide, making it one of the rarest iterations of the famous Santos line. The watch comes complete with a Cartier fitted box and certificate.
grams.
At the heart of this exceptional timepiece beats the manual-wind Caliber 81003SC movement, which powers its distinctive «Mystery» feature – an eccentric mystery aperture on the silvered dial that creates a floating effect for certain elements.
This particular reference is highly sought after by collectors due to its extremely limited production of only 10 piecesworldwide, making it one of the rarest iterations of the famous Santos line. The watch comes complete with a Cartier fitted box and certificate.