A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set 'Tank Américaine' bracelet watch by Cartier, the rectangular silvered engine-turned dial with black Roman numerals, inner minute track and blued steel hands, to a polished case inset with round brilliant-cut diamonds, numbered 994943CD 2489, with calibre 157 quartz movement, the brick-link bracelet with dual foldover clasp, the dial, movement, case and bracelet signed, the case and bracelet with 18ct gold convention marks, accompanied by maker's box and papers dated 8 April 2005 and retailer's valuation for insurance dated 12 April 2005, case width 19mm
Sold for £4,600
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set 'Tank Américaine' bracelet watch by Cartier, the rectangular silvered engine-turned dial with black Roman numerals, inner minute track and blued steel hands, to a polished case inset with round brilliant-cut diamonds, numbered 994943CD 2489, with calibre 157 quartz movement, the brick-link bracelet with dual foldover clasp, the dial, movement, case and bracelet signed, the case and bracelet with 18ct gold convention marks, accompanied by maker's box and papers dated 8 April 2005 and retailer's valuation for insurance dated 12 April 2005, case width 19mm
Light surface wear to dial. Some condensation to underside of glass. Scuffs, scratches and chips to glass. General surface wear, scuffs, scratches and chips/nicks to case and bracelet, commensurate for use, with patchy light wear to some of the marks/signatures. Some play between bracelet links. Bracelet marks to foldover clasp, the clasp is currently functioning with some looseness to one side. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively. Evidence of moisture with associated patchy staining to inside of case and housing for movement. Quartz movement currently runs but has not been tested for working order and working order cannot be guaranteed. Case length 34.8mm. Gross weight, including dial/movement, approximately 84gm. Wear to maker's case, with scuffs/losses to exterior finish.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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