Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 39
CARTIER REF. 3182 BALLON BLEU EAGLE DIAL WHITE GOLD Cartier Paris "Ballon Bleu," No. 18 / 20, case No. 88785PX, Ref. 3182. Made in a limited edition of only 20 pieces circa 2012. Very fine and rare, large, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with engraved American Eagle dial and an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp.
HKD 80,000 - 120,000
USD 10,300 - 15,450 / CHF 10,200 - 15,300
Two-body, polished and brushed, rounded bezel, case back with 8 screws, cabochon sapphire set winding crown protected within an oval cage, sapphire crystal. Satine silver with painted radial Roman numerals, Cartier secret signature on the VII, centered by an engraved American Eagle. Blued steel epée hands. Cal. 049, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |