Lot Essay
One of Cartier’s mid-century masterpieces, this beautifully articulated diamond-set 18k gold bracelet watch is a sublime example of Cartier’s precious metal workmanship at its best, possessing a quality and style which transcends fashion.
Designed as strap and buckle with diamond-set detailing, the tail of the gold strap conceals the watch dial, a concealed gold deployant clasp allows the watch to be placed on the wrist. The movement is signed Cartier with winding and hand-setting via the winding crown on the back. The caseback is punched with gold marks.
The chance to obtain a vintage Haute Joaillerie watch by Cartier is always a very exciting prospect, the unspoken expectation of unparalleled design and unsurpassed craftsmanship fires the imagination, evoking the history and romance of the great jewellery house of Cartier. This wonderfully constructed bracelet watch fulfils those expectations and more.
Designed as strap and buckle with diamond-set detailing, the tail of the gold strap conceals the watch dial, a concealed gold deployant clasp allows the watch to be placed on the wrist. The movement is signed Cartier with winding and hand-setting via the winding crown on the back. The caseback is punched with gold marks.
The chance to obtain a vintage Haute Joaillerie watch by Cartier is always a very exciting prospect, the unspoken expectation of unparalleled design and unsurpassed craftsmanship fires the imagination, evoking the history and romance of the great jewellery house of Cartier. This wonderfully constructed bracelet watch fulfils those expectations and more.