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Cartier, Paris

New York retailed | Tank L.C. | A rectangular yellow gold wristwatch with unusual sector dial and gold deployant buckle, Circa 1968

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September 19, 03:00 AM GMT

Estimate

80,000 - 120,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, Paris

New York retailed

Tank L.C.

A rectangular yellow gold wristwatch with unusual sector dial and gold deployant buckle, Circa 1968

Dial: matt white sector dial signed Cartier Paris, black Arabic and long baton hour indexes, outer chemin-de-fer minute track, blued steel epée hands

Calibre: 8¼’’’ circular Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre movement signed Cartier, damascened Côtes de Genève decoration, lever escapement, 18 jewels, annular balance with poising screws, adjusted to temperatures and three positions, flat hairspring

Movement number: numbered 1’760’751

Case: 18k yellow gold rectangular case with rounded brancards, beaded cabochon sapphire-set crown, screw-set lug bars, satin-finished case back secured by four screws to case sides, outside back with French eagle’s head assay mark and Edmond Jaeger punch mark

Case number: outside back numbered 026'271, inside case back numbered 55’326

Closure: brown unsigned leather strap and 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant buckle, with hand stamped numbering 23'137, stamped twice with French eagle’s head assay mark and <EJ> Edmond Jaeger punch mark

Size: 27 mm length x 20 mm width

Accessories: none

This example of the Tank L.C. has a very attractive and unusual sector-style layout with a combination of Arabic and elongated baton hour indexes.

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Tank L.C.

長方形黃金腕錶，備罕見分區式錶盤及黃金摺疊錶扣，約1968年製

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."