Cartier Cristallor 78096

Cartier

Manufacturer Cartier Year Circa 1975 Reference No 78096 Case No 780960345 Model Name Cristallor Material 18k white gold Calibre Manual, cal. 78, jewelled Bracelet/Strap Leather Clasp/Buckle 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp Dimensions 28mm width and 35mm length Signed Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Good To Know: - Exudes 1970s charm due to its form and shape - Extremely rare in white gold and its large size, especially compared to yellow gold Exuding charm, the present Cristallor represents what Cartier does best: combining watchmaking with iconic design. In the second half of the 20th century, Cartier created some of the most impressive, creative, and iconic designs of its long history, imagining a multitude of case shapes as a canvas for their horological creations. Extremely rare in white gold, the Cristallor is large in size and an expression of Cartier's talent for creating form watches, continuing into the 1970s. Research shows that no more than a handful of examples in white gold have appeared on the market, and this version is correct with the "Paris" signed dial. It is a lesson in restraint and design: while sober and imposing, its sculptural form is extremely elegant thanks to the multi-stepped bezel, which gives the timepiece a great presence on the wrist. While one most associates Cartier with its creations from the 1920s until the 1960s, the 1970s continued this artistic tradition. It was also an extremely creative period for the brand, producing models such as the Cristallor, Bamboo, "Television," and Dakar, to name a few, with these models becoming increasingly recognized and collectible in recent years.