Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 484

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.

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 flat balance-spring. Case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm.