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Classic watches in Jasper52 auction Dec. 11 span 20th century

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Solid white gold Cartier Tank watch, quartz movement, circa 2000. Estimate: $6,500-$8,000. Jasper52 image
Solid white gold Cartier Tank watch, quartz movement, circa 2000. Estimate: $6,500-$8,000. Jasper52 image

 

NEW YORK – Time marches on, and what better way to measure it than wearing a classic watch – an accessory that polishes your presence. Jasper52 will present a collection of personal luxury timepieces in an auction Sunday, Dec. 11. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

Bidders will find 20th century watches by world-class Swiss, French and American manufacturers. From Cartier to Rolex, these creators endow watches with boldness and precision.

Topping the list of women’s watches is a classic 18K white gold Cartier Tank watch from the turn of the 21st century. Louis Cartier revolutionized watchmaking design in 1918 when he introduced the Tank watch, which featured a rectangular dial and Roman numerals. This modern version (above) has a quartz movement and is estimated at $6,500-$8,000.

Also by Cartier is a recent 18K gold curved case watch (below), which has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. A pioneer in watchmaking style, Cartier combines utility, luxury and elegance.

 

Cartier curved case watch, Model 0211, 18K solid gold, circa 2006. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper 52 image
Cartier curved case watch, Model 0211, 18K solid gold, circa 2006. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper 52 image

 

One of the most unusual watches in the auction is a Rolex cover watch from the 1960s. It features an 18K bracelet and a white waffle dial, which is covered by a gold half shell. It is expected to sell for $3,000-$3,500.

 

Rolex solid 18K gold cover watch, 1960s, 15mm diameter. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image
Rolex solid 18K gold cover watch, 1960s, 15mm diameter. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image

 

For more sparkle in your game there is an 18K gold Bucherer diamond tennis bracelet watch from the 1960s, which has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. The Bucherer brand has been family owned since 1888, and the company is renowned for innovation and creativity.

 

Bucherer diamond tennis bracelet watch, 18K gold case. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper 52 image
Bucherer diamond tennis bracelet watch, 18K gold case. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper 52 image

 

The 82-lot auction will include 19 pocket watches including an American-made Waltham 14K pink gold oversize box pocketwatch. Its heavily engraved case depicts a bridge and castle. Made in 1892, this timepiece is estimated at $3,000-$3,500.

 

Waltham 14K solid gold oversize box pocketwatch, 1892, 55mm in diameter. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image
Waltham 14K solid gold oversize box pocketwatch, 1892, 55mm in diameter. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image

 

Much smaller is a 14K gold repeater pocket watch that that features stopwatch, quarter-hour repeater and initial plate blank functions. It too is estimated at $3,000-$3,500.

 

Repeater pocketwatch, 14K gold, white porcelain dial, 1890s. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image
Repeater pocketwatch, 14K gold, white porcelain dial, 1890s. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper 52 image

 

Like all Jasper52 auctions, bidding starts at $1. Lots having reserves are noted in the catalog.

 

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