CARTIER "Tank Louis Cartier".
Bracelet watch in 750 thousandths yellow gold on leather, rectangular case, polished yellow gold bezel and stretchers, screw closure on middle, satin-finished yellow gold caseback, crown set with a flat faceted sapphire, silvered dial, painted Roman numeral hour markers, inner track minute track, blued steel glaive hands, (Cartier signature partially effaced), leather strap, gold folding clasp no. 16835. Mechanical movement, round, decorated with faux cotes, 18 jewels, signed Cartier Inc. no. 1'634'977.
Case no. 46'684, stock no. 018182 (? of 8), inside bezel no. 684. French hallmark and E.J. (Edmond Jaeger) on case and buckle.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Early 1960s.
Case size: 30 x 23 mm (GM) - Gross weight: 33.3 g. Accompanied by a Cartier service case. Expert: for this lot, SC E S PORTIER is assisted by Géraldine Richard, SFEP expert. Expert's condition report:
Microrayures from use, case has been polished, dial screws rusted => traces on dial side and wear on writing. Later Cartier movement. Two screws missing on right side for bracelet.
The movement was working at the time of writing, but cannot be guaranteed.
Neither can the individual components, as repairs or restorations may have resulted in the replacement of some original parts. The accuracy of the movement has not been tested, and may require service at the buyer's expense. All lots are sold as is, in accordance with the general conditions of sale.
