238 Cartier A special and highly attractive, Pocket watch, in yellow gold, with six saphire cabochons.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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| model | Pocket watch |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1930s |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | 15'730, 125 |
| movement type | Manual, 19 jewels |
| dimension | 44.5mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
With its bold circular silhouette and minimalist slimness, the present Cartier pocket watch is a striking expression of the Art Deco period—an era when elegance was geometry, and form followed function with noble restraint. Before the rise of the wristwatch, such creations stood as the pinnacle of portable timekeeping, and Cartier’s interpretation was, as always, one of refinement and daring. The present example embodies the Maison’s genius for aesthetic purity paired with imaginative detail. Its broad bezel frames a radiant matte white dial with Roman numerals and a chemin-de-fer minute track, executed with perfect symmetry. Yet what makes this object so captivating is its architectural casing: six cabochon sapphires are set around the circumference, evoking both a crown and a coronet, one of which doubles as the winding and setting crown. This choice of embellishment marks a departure from Cartier’s standard single cabochon design and speaks to the uniqueness of the piece. At its heart ticks a movement by the esteemed European Watch & Clock Co., as expected for Cartier creations of the 1930s. Rare, refined, and wonderfully sculptural, this objet d’art is a whisper of Cartier’s golden age, and a rare survivor from an era when time was told not only with accuracy, but with artistry.
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