The Magical Art of Cartier
Geneva, Nov 19, 1996
LOT 618
"Montre bracelet Diabolo à tourbillon avec réserve de marche", platinum self-winding gentleman's wristwatch with tourbillon regulator and power reserve indication, No. 1/1 Paris, 1996
CHF 100,000 - 120,000
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Circular, polished platinum case with glazed back, cabochon sapphire-set winding-crown and lugs, screwed bars and white gold deployant clasp. Flinqué 18K gold dial with alternating hour and minute Arabic numerals , subsidiary second dial and Up-and-Down sector, blued steel "pomme" hands. Gilt brass 12"' fully engraved self-winding movement with 22K gold rotor, Cartier Caliber 102, 39 jewels, lever escapements, monometallic balances and self compensating balance springs, one minute tourbillon regulator with polished steel carriage,. This movement is made of 258 elements. Measuring: 37 mm. in diam. Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2618.
