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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
Lot Details
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.