Cartier
Ronde Louis, Reference 0900E | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 2000
Lot Closed
May 14, 11:40 AM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: silvered, guilloché
Calibre: cal. 437 MC manual winding, 18 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 003'3CE
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
Size: 33.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
The Ronde model has been an exception in the catalogue of Cartier since its original introduction around 1937. Designed by Louis Cartier, it does not use the signature rectangular shape but instead, it adopts the very classic round case. However, the rest of the watch follows the Cartier's style with the sapphire cabochon, blued steel Breguet hands, concentric Roman numerals and cheming de fer. With this reference, Cartier introduced a 24 hour indication, for a subtle sport twist. Finally, it has a beautifully decorated manual winding movement that can be admired through the sapphire display back.