Lot 83
  • 83

Cartier

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • A YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR REVERSIBLE WRISTWATCHCASE 38035 TANK BASCULANTE CIRCA 1953
  • YELLOW GOLD, MANUAL WINDING
  • dimensions 20 mm x 39 mm
• manual winding lever movement, 19 jewels • off-white dial, Roman numerals, inner minute track, blued steel hands • 18k yellow gold elongated rectangular reversible Basculante case, down-turned pointed lugs, back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow and pink gold Cartier deployant buckle

Condition

Movment running at the time of cataloguing. Case with scuffs and scratches throughout consistent with age and wear. Case reversing smoothly and securing firmly. One screw securing the case back in missing. Dial and hands in very good condition. Clasp fastening firmly. The watch was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."