Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 243
CARTIER REF. 2508, CHINESE GUARDIAN LION Cartier Paris, Pasha de Cartier, No. 03/20, Ref. 2508. Made in a limited edition of 20 example circa 2005. Extremely fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch with cloisonné enameled dial depicting a Chinese Lion and an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and booklets.
HKD 270,000 - 340,000
USD 35,000 - 45,000 / EUR 27,000 - 33,000
Sold: HKD 387,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished, back with screws, diamond-set bezel, diamond-set winding-crown protection cover and security link, vendôme type lugs, sapphire crystal. D. In cloisonné enamel representing a red and orange Chinese lion on a green and blue background with the yin and yang. White gold lozenge hands. M. Cal. 311B, rhodium-plated ?interlaced C? decoration,27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating fl at balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |