Fine Watches

Dial: white Caliber: cal. 78-1 mechanical, 17 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Case number: 22’088, 780’930’935 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle Size: 27.5 mm x 20 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Cartier pouch

View 1 of Lot 417: Tank Normale | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1985

tank normale | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1985

Dial: eggshell Caliber: cal. P838 mechanical, 18 jewels Movement number: 1’758’129 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by screws Case number: 49’015, 020’446 Size: 30.5 x 22.5 mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: no Papers: no

View 1 of Lot 71: Tank Normale | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1965

tank normale | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1965

Fine Jewels & Watches

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 2512 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 780'920'801 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp Size: 22.5 x 29.5 mm (width x lenght) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: associated presentation case Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped without strap. 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. Si prega di notare che il cinturino in pelle proveniente da specie in via di estinzione non è venduto con l'orologio, è usato a solo scopo espositivo. L'orologio verrà spedito senza cinturino. Si prega di notare che il movimento non è stato testato per verificare la precisione dell'ora e potrebbe necessitare di una revisione a spese dell'acquirente. Sotheby's non garantisce il funzionamento del movimento in futuro e non garantisce l'autenticità dei singoli componenti poiché successive riparazioni o restauri potrebbero aver comportato la sostituzione delle parti originali. Si informa che i cinturini per orologi realizzati con materiali derivati da specie in via di estinzione o altrimenti protette (ad esempio alligatore o coccodrillo) non sono venduti con l'orologio e ci riserviamo il diritto di rimuovere questi cinturini prima della spedizione. Inoltre, l'orologio potrebbe non essere spedito con il cinturino originale della casa produttrice.

View 1 of Lot 202: Tank Normale, Reference 78092 | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1970

tank normale, reference 78092 | a yellow gold wristwatch | circa 1970

Important Watches: Part II

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 78-1 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: 18k white gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 789'921'211 Closure: 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp Size: 22 x 30 mm (width x length including lugs) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Cartier travel case Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 298: Tank Normale, Reference 78992 | A white gold wristwatch | Circa 1980

tank normale, reference 78992 | a white gold wristwatch | circa 1980

Important Watches: Part I

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. EW&CCo manual winding, 18 jewels Case: platinum, 18k yellow gold case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 16'091, 23'721 Closure: 18 yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp Size: 22.5 x 30.5 mm (width x length) Signed: dial signed Cartier and movement signed European Watch and Clock Co. Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Cartier travel case Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 123: Tank Normale | A platinum and yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1920

tank normale | a platinum and yellow gold wristwatch | circa 1920

Tank Normale, London A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1969 Dial: white Caliber: Jaeger-LeCoultre mechanical Movement number: 1’828’729 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier folding clasp with London hallmark signed JC Case number: 8’573 Size: 25 mm x 31 mm Signed: dial, case and clasp signed by Cartier; movement signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Cartier service letter dated 2022 and travel pouch

View 1 of Lot 408: Tank Normale London | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1969

tank normale london | a yellow gold wristwatch, circa 1969

Important Watches Including the Gunter Sachs Cartier Portico Mystery Clock and the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster 

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 21 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: platinum, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 20’244, 10’720 Closure: platinum grain de riz Cartier bracelet and 18k pink gold folding clasp Size: 23 x 31 mm (width x length) Signed: case,dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 131: Tank Normale | A platinum wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1930

tank normale | a platinum wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1930

Cartier Tank Normale A yellow gold wristwatch Circa 1919 Dial: white Calibre: manual winding, 19 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 11'910, 18'340 Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp Size: 24.5 mm diameter Signed: case and dial, movement signed E. W. & C Co. Inc. Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 441: Tank Normale | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1919

tank normale | a yellow gold wristwatch | circa 1919

Important Watches

Cartier and European Watch and Clock Co., Inc

Cartier and European Watch and Clock Co., Inc Tank Cintrée “Large Size” A large yellow gold curved wristwatch with Arabic numerals, Circa 1926 Dial: silvered Calibre: European Watch & Co, mechanical, 18 jewels Movement number: 23'881 Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: hand stamped 23’881, 1’792 and 16’670 Closure: unsigned brown lizard strap and 18k yellow gold and pink gold Cartier folding clasp with hand stamped number 12'250 Size: 46.5 mm length x 23 mm width Signed: dial signed Cartier, case and movement signed European Watch and Clock Co., Inc Accessories: none The Tank is a watch that truly needs no introduction. It is not only one of the most famous, widespread and influential designs in wristwatch history, but has also remained culturally relevant virtually since its creation. 4 years after the creation of the very first Tank, the Normale, Cartier introduced what would become one of its most coveted Tank variations: the Cintrée. French for “curved”, the watch was considered extremely oversized when it was unveiled in 1921. To aid its wearability but also as an elegant design feature, the entire case of the watch is, as the name would suggest, quite dramatically curved. This bold aesthetic has allowed the Cintrée to remain extremely relevant until the present day, more than a century after its creation. The original run of Tank Cintrée wristwatches were manufactured by Cartier in France in three sizes: small, medium and large. Aside from the differences in case size and some minor dial variations, the more technical differentiation between them is the size of the movement, with each size using a 7, 8 or 9 ligne movement respectively. The large size with 9 ligne movement is widely considered to be the most desirable of all vintage Cintrée production as the case curvature is the most pronounced. Though the Cintrée strictly followed the original Tank blueprint for the first few years of production, it is observed that Cartier began to produce dial variations within the Cintrée line towards the mid to late 1920s. The present watch is no different, with the traditional Roman numerals and wide railroad track found in other examples of the period replaced with highly stylised Arabic numerals along with a narrower track. A similar example can be found in the Harry Fane collection. As all inter-war Cartiers were produced in extremely limited quantities, the many dial variations make watches from this period even more collectible. The eccentric Arabic dial paired with the beautiful and original Breguet hands, or “Apple” hands in Cartier speak, all housed within the large size 9 ligne case really tick all the boxes when it comes to a top tier vintage Cartier Tank Cintrée. The present watch is not only offered in a sought after configuration, but connoisseurs will recognise the attractive condition that it is presented in as well. Present and correct are twin French hallmarks, one on the case band and one on the case back, as well as a set of 3 case numbers. The yellow gold case has charmingly oxidised in some areas, likely indicating that it has not been polished in some time. Also included is the original Cartier folding clasp constructed out of both yellow and pink gold, as is typical for all vintage Cartier, and is also double stamped with a Cartier number. All of these attributes combine to make this lot an absolute must-see for any discerning collector.

View 1 of Lot 2150: Tank Cintrée “Large Size” | A large yellow gold curved wristwatch with Arabic numerals, Circa 1926

tank cintrée “large size” | a large yellow gold curved wristwatch with arabic numerals, circa 1926

Space Exploration

CO2 ABSORBER C02 Absorber Filter Assembly, AiResearch Part 813540-2-1 Metal cannister, 7 by 7 by 5 inches, manufacturer's tag reading "Absorber Element CO2/ Part 813540-2-1/ Serial: 29-403/ Order: NAS-9-150/ NASA: 00400 0029403/ REF SPEC: ME901-0218-0051. Airesearch Manufacturing Co., Los Angeles/Phoenix." AN EXAMPLE OF ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS PIECES OF APOLLO HARDWARE. Used to absorb carbon dioxide and remove odors from the air in a Command Module. Several of these canisters were carried on each flight, and were swapped out every 12 hours or so. This piece of Environmental Control System hardware would normally not be an item noticed by most, however it was launched into the spotlight during the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission. At just under 56 hours into the mission, an oxygen tank explosion resulted in a major loss to electrical power to the Command and Service Module, forcing the crew to cancel the lunar landing and move into the Aquarius, using it as a lifeboat in order to survive a four day journey around the moon and return back to Earth. The levels of CO2 in the spacecraft were reaching lethal levels, however due to the fact that they Command/Service Module and the Lunar Module were built by two different contractors (North American Rockwell, and Grumman), the CO2 canisters in each were of incompatible size and shape. NASA engineer Ed Smylie devised the brilliant solution to the problem, by creating an adapter using materials found in the LM, including tape, LGC bags, and an EVA cue card, thus saving the lives of the Apollo 13 crew. REFERENCE For more details on the mission, see the Apollo 13 Flight Plan, sold in these rooms in July 2017 https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/space-exploration-n09759/lot.140.html?locale=en

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