Lot 326
  • 326

Cartier

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE YELLOW GOLD ASYMMETRIC WRISTWATCH NO A108379 CRASH PARIS CIRCA 1991
  • Yellow gold
  • length 39 mm
• cal. 160 jewelled manual winding nickel lever movement • white dial with elongated black painted Roman numerals, blued steel hands, secret signature at VII • 18k yellow gold asymmetric Crash case, cabochon sapphire winding crown, case back secured by four screws in the band • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Cartier  Crash deployant clasp

Condition

The movement is working at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in good condition. Case with very light scuffs. Overall in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

For a note on Cartier Crash please see the previous lot.

The series was re-issued again in a larger production run in 1991 and signed Cartier, Paris.