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Lot 8860 · Fine Watches

Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982

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Estimate
HK$48,000–HK$65,000 hammer ≈ $6,119–$8,286
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Fine Watches, Hong Kong · 18 September 2025
Record ID
TB-2026-5318235
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Cartier, Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982. Sotheby's, 18 Sep 2025, lot 8860. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5318235.

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Cartier, Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982. Sotheby's, 18 Sep 2025, lot 8860. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5318235.

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