Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Wristwatch, 'Révélation d'une Panthère'
The blue mother-of-pearl dial within a brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel and yellow gold case, completed by a blue alligator leather strap and a yellow gold double adjustable folding buckle set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18K yellow gold, mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 430 MC, case diameter is 37mm, signed Cartier, no. 007/100, numbered, with Swiss hallmark, international hallmark for 18K gold and maker's mark.
Accompanied by a signed box.
Please note that this watch was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. We make no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in working condition or order.
Please note this property is made from or contains material that may be either protected or regulated. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot. Condition Report
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The blue mother-of-pearl dial within a brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel and yellow gold case, completed by a blue alligator leather strap and a yellow gold double adjustable folding buckle set with brilliant-cut diamonds,
mounted in 18K yellow gold, mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 430 MC, case diameter is 37mm, signed Cartier, no. 007/100, numbered, with Swiss hallmark, international hallmark for 18K gold and maker's mark.
Accompanied by a signed box.
Please note that this watch was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. We make no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in working condition or order.
Please note this property is made from or contains material that may be either protected or regulated. Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits are required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot.
Artist Biography
Cartier
French
With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.
Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
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Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Wristwatch, 'Révélation d'une Panthère'
