Cartier, Paris
Fabergé | A yellow gold rectangular wristwatch | Circa 1970
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May 13, 12:37 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 78-1 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws
Closure: 18k yellow gold Cartier folding buckle
Size: 26 x 33 mm (width x length)
Signed: dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Cartier pouch
The present watch, dating to circa 1970, is a particularly well-balanced example of Cartier's production during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflect the maison’s enduring sense of style and discreet elegance. Executed in yellow gold, it features a rectangular case with softly rounded edges, its proportions both refined and assured. The white dial, with Roman numerals and chemin de fer minute track, is arranged with characteristic clarity.
The combination of form, restraint and signature detail highlights Cartier’s continued mastery of proportion during the period, offering a quietly compelling example of the maison’s work.