Crash, An exceptionally rare 18K yellow gold manual winding wristwatch Made by Cartier London in 1970 | 卡地亞 | 極罕有「Crash」18K黃金手動上鏈腕錶，倫敦卡地亞1970年製, Cartier, London
Cartier, London
Crash
An exceptionally rare 18K yellow gold manual winding wristwatch
Made by Cartier London in 1970
Dial: White exploded Roman numeral
Calibre: cal. Le Coultre Co, K840 manual, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold case with UK hall mark on case band and London hall marks for 1970, case mark interior also stamped with makers mark “JC” on interior of caseback.
Case number: 9’658
Closure: 18k yellow & pink gold Cartier “melted” deployant clasp, featuring matching numbers 9’658, UK and London hall marks for 1970 and “JC” makers mark, as found on the case.
Dimensions: 23 x 43mm
Signed: case, dial, clasp
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Cartier London presentation case and accompanied by an insurance valuation from Cartier ltd from April 1997, featuring case number and clasp number.
Condition Report:
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.
CASE: overall good condition, signs of wear consistent with age of watch, likely unpolished. Clasp with equivalent wear.
DIAL: in overall good condition with some signs of wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
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Cartier, London
Crash
An exceptionally rare 18K yellow gold manual winding wristwatch
Made by Cartier London in 1970
Dial: White exploded Roman numeral
Calibre: cal. Le Coultre Co, K840 manual, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold case with UK hall mark on case band and London hall marks for 1970, case mark interior also stamped with makers mark “JC” on interior of caseback.
Case number: 9’658
Closure: 18k yellow & pink gold Cartier “melted” deployant clasp, featuring matching numbers 9’658, UK and London hall marks for 1970 and “JC” makers mark, as found on the case.
Dimensions: 23 x 43mm
Signed: case, dial, clasp
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Cartier London presentation case and accompanied by an insurance valuation from Cartier ltd from April 1997, featuring case number and clasp number.
Condition Report:
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing.
CASE: overall good condition, signs of wear consistent with age of watch, likely unpolished. Clasp with equivalent wear.
DIAL: in overall good condition with some signs of wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
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