Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Cartier, ?Tank Americaine?, case No.C119963, Ref. 1740. Made circa 2000. Fine, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Cartier buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, guarantee and hang tag.
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, 4 screws on the band, case back with 8 screws, sapphire-set octagonal winding crown, sapphire crystal. D. Guilloché silver with painted radial Roman numerals, inner minutes track, secret signature on the VII, aperture for the date at 6. Blued steel épée hands. M. Cal. 2000, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 45 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |