Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
LOT 169
?Driver? Cartier, Paris, "Rectangulaire incurvée, de type Driver", No. 037/150. Produced in a limited series of 150 examples in 1997 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the company by Louis-Francois Cartier. Very fine and unusual, rectangular curved, 18K white gold driver's wristwatch with cylindrical lugs connected to an unusual 18K white gold deployant clasp at 6 o'clock.
HKD 45,000 - 55,000
USD 6,000 - 7,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bombé, cylindrical lugs, back winder, case back engraved "L C 1847 - 1997", "bombé" sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals on a plain outer reserve, secret "Cartier" signature at 10. Blued steel ?épée? hands. M. 5 1/2''', signed Jaeger LeCoultre, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 35 mm. Thickness 8 mm. To be sold without reserve
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |