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    Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches

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    12 November 2007

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    Lot 271

    Cartier. A fine and rare 18K white gold, diamond and sapphire-set rectangular wristwatch

    SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, TANK MODEL, CASE NO. 646'125, CIRCA 1995

    Price realised

    CHF 73,000

    Estimate

    CHF 30,000 - CHF 50,000

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    Cartier. A fine and rare 18K white gold, diamond and sapphire-set rectangular wristwatch
    Signed Cartier, Paris, Tank model, case no. 646'125, circa 1995
    With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, pavé-set sapphire and diamond dial, the rectangular case with diamond-set sides and ends, the back secured by four screws and four screws in the band, diamond-set octagonal crown, 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
    34 mm. overall length

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