Cartier
Ceinture Jumbo, Reference 17001 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1980
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 076 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 170'011'202
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
Size: 30.5 x 31 mm (width x length including lugs)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: associated travel pouch
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The first Ceinture models, translated from the French as 'Belt', due to their resemblance to a belt buckle, were released initially in the late 1920's.
The crown on these models have been discreetly and securely been set within the flank of the square sided case and are also unusually shaped, octagonal sided rather than with sapphire cabochon making them far easier for the wearer to use.