Cartier
Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendaire, Reference W1556242 | A limited edition platinum perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with leap year indication | Circa 2014
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
38,000 - 70,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 9459 MC automatic, 51 jewels
Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: 3599, 080/100
Closure: 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp
Size: 45 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Cartier blank warranty card, warranty booklet, instruction manual, care manual, loupe, cleaning cloth and presentation box with outer packaging
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.
Inspired by the architecture of Roman amphitheaters, the Astrocalendaire by Cartier, introduced in 2015, presents a highly elaborated yet remarkably intuitive design. While the eye is immediately drawn to the captivating one minute flying tourbillon, adorned with a “C” motif on its bridge, the true ingenuity of the watch lies in its perpetual calendar display.
Arranged concentrically, the calendar indications for the day, date, and month are highlighted by a rotating bracket, offering exceptional clarity and legibility rarely achieved in such a complication.
A bold expression of technical innovation and design, the present example is offered with its full set of accessories.