Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 474

CARTIER REF. 2685 PLATINUM & DIAMONDS TANK CHINOISE Cartier, Paris, Tank Chinoise - Mecanique, case No. 19414CE, Ref. 2685. Made circa 2006. Very fine, rare and elegant, square, water-resistant, platinum and diamonds wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp.

C. Two body, solid, polished and brushed, prominent horizontal shoulders, bezel and lugs set with 22 round diamonds, case back with 8 screws, cabochon diamond-set winding-crown, sapphire crystal
D. Ivory-color with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel epee hands
M. Cal. 437 MC, rhodium plated, repeated double C logo decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 37 mm. Thickness 8 mm.