Cartier, Paris. A fine 18k yellow gold mechanical rectangular wristwatch with 18k gold deployant clasp, Y
Tank Louis, Ref.78086, Case No.6173, sold in 1977
£7,560
Auction: 21 November 2024 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Cal.2512, mechanical hand-wound 17 jewel movement, white dial with black Roman numerals, inner minute track, blued steel broadsword hands, cabochon set gold winding crown, 18k yellow gold rectangular two-piece case secured by 4 gold screws, on Cartier strap with 18k Cartier deployant buckle. Case, dial and movement signed. Accompanied by a Cartier presentation case, original numbered Cartier Paris warranty card dated 25-4-77 and Cartier London insurance valuation dated 1994
Dimensions
Dim. 23.5mm x 30mm
Footnote
Consigned by the original owner who purchased it new in 1977, this lot represents an excellent, well preserved, original example of classic Tank from the era. With rare Mk2 dial featuring pointed A, no secret signature and Mk1 style elongated cabochon crown.
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