Lot Essay
This model is a re-edition of the large Tonneau wristwatch launched in the early 1920s. It is illustrated in Le Temps de Cartier by Jader Barracca, Giampiereo Negretti, Franco Nencini, p. 54.
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SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, NO. 0068 AF MÉCANIQUE, CASE NO. 2435 B, TONNEAU MODEL, CIRCA 1995
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Cartier. A fine and large platinum tonneau-shaped curved wristwatch
Signed Cartier, Paris, No. 0068 AF mécanique, case no. 2435 B, Tonneau model, circa 1995
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the engine-turned white dial with black Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, in large tonneau-shaped curved case with cabochon sapphire-set crown, the back secured by two screws to each side, together with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. wide & 46 mm. overall length
Signed Cartier, Paris, No. 0068 AF mécanique, case no. 2435 B, Tonneau model, circa 1995
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the engine-turned white dial with black Roman numerals, secret signature at VII, in large tonneau-shaped curved case with cabochon sapphire-set crown, the back secured by two screws to each side, together with an 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. wide & 46 mm. overall length