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Cartier, London

Octagonal | A rare lady’s yellow gold octagonal wristwatch with original gold deployant buckle and the clasp of matching design, Circa 1971-72

Auction Closed

April 24, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

300,000 - 480,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Cartier, London

Octagonal

A rare lady’s yellow gold octagonal wristwatch with original gold deployant buckle and the clasp of matching design, Circa 1971-72

Dial: white dial signed Cartier, stretched radial Roman numerals, inner hexagonal black frame, blued steel épée hands

Calibre: 7’’’ calibre 845 oval movement signed LeCoultre Co., grained decoration, lever escapement, 17 jewels, annular balance, unadjusted, flat hairspring, Incabloc shock absorber

Movement number: main plate numbered 2'079'641

Case: 18k yellow gold octagonally shaped case, concealed lugs to case back, back secured by four screws to case sides, beaded cabochon-set crown

Case number: outside case back numbered 9'950, inside case back with London hallmarks for 18k gold, date letter ‘q’ for 1971-72 and [JC] Jean-Jacques Cartier punch mark

Closure: black unsigned leather strap and 18k gold deployant buckle with half-octagonal-shaped clasp, London hallmarks for 18k gold, date letter ‘q’ for 1971-72, [JC] Jean-Jacques Cartier punch mark and twice numbered 9'950

Size: 24 mm width

Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch

卡地亞

Octagonal

罕有女士黃金八角形腕錶，備原裝同設計金錶扣，約1971-72年製

附帶盒子及旅行袋子

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."