Lot 154
  • 154

Cartier

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • A LARGE YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET TONNEAU-FORM WRISTWATCHREF 2498 NO 340622MG TORTUE GRAND MODELE CIRCA 2005
  • yellow gold diamond
  • dimensions 43 x 34 mm
• cal. 430 MC manual-winding movement, 18 jewels • silvered guilloché dial, Roman numerals with secret signature at 7, blued steel Breguet hands • 18k yellow gold tonneau case, pavé diamond-set bezel and lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws, diamond-set crown • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Cartier deployant buckle

Condition

**The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species; please refer to important notices for further information.** Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The attestation gives an estimates of EUR 24.000. Current model in white or pink gold around EUR 45.000. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial and hands in excellent general condition. Case with usual scuffs due to wear, scuffed to the case back. The glass gently scuffed and with a little chip. Attractive watch with a very conservative estimate.
"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."