$12,600
Platinum Tank Chinoise Cartier, Paris, Tank Chinoise - Mecanique, case No. 19588CE, Ref. 2685. Made circa 2004. Very fine, square, water-resistant, platinum and diamond wristwatch with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp. Two body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel and lugs set with 22 round diamonds, case back with 8 screws, cabochon diamond-set winding-crown. White with painted radial Roman numerals, concentric minute track, secret Cartier signature on the VII. Blued steel épee hands. Cal. 37, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 x 37 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-06-11