Important Watches I

Important Watches I

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Cartier

A platinum and yellow gold diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 1920s | 卡地亞 | 鉑金及黃金鑲鑽石腕錶,約1920年製

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October 7, 06:41 AM GMT

Estimate

80,000 - 120,000 HKD

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Description

Cartier

A platinum and yellow gold diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 1920s

卡地亞

鉑金及黃金鑲鑽石腕錶,約1920年製


Dial: silvered

Calibre: mechanical, jewelled

Case: platinum and 18k yellow gold, case back secured by four screws

Case number: CG24'131 and 2'604 

Closure: black Cartier grosgrain ribbon and leather strap and platinum and diamond-set 18k pink gold folding clasp

Size: 20.5 mm width

Signed: case, dial signed Cartier, France

Accessories: none

A true reflection of the joyous 1920s, Cartier pieces of this period rank among the most sophisticated yet playful pieces with their geometric designs and material richness. Combining platinum for the case and yellow gold for the case back, the present watch is further set with decorative diamonds that enhance the allure of the piece, capturing this era.


French assay marks for platinum can be spotted on the case and gold ones on the folding clasp. The watch is further fitted with a modern black Cartier grosgrain ribbon and leather strap that recreates the playful juxtaposition of fabric and noble materials of pieces from this period. Given the nature of the manufacturing of these pieces, no standarised models were produced by Cartier and each variation has potentially unique features in design and construction, enhancing their charm.