61 Cartier A very fine and attractive, Ellipse, rounded-shape wristwatch in yellow gold and diamonds, with enameled roman numerals dial and mother of pearl and diamonds bezel.
Estimate: € 3.000 – 6.000
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| model | Ellipse lady |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1970s |
| reference | 67081 |
| case material | 18K yellow gold, mother of pearl and diamonds |
| case number | 3'439 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 2412, 17 jewels |
| dimension | 26mm width x 22.5mm length |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
At the intersection of elegance and invention, Cartier’s design philosophy has always embraced the daringly graceful. Among its most poetic creations is the Ellipse, a rare model that departs from linear orthodoxy and ventures into sculptural charm. With its soft, flowing geometry and whisper-thin proportions, the Ellipse evokes the spirit of early 20th-century French design—imbued with femininity, restraint, and a touch of aristocratic nonchalance. For collectors and aesthetes alike, this is Cartier at its most lyrical. The present example, cased in 18k yellow gold, is a breathtaking embodiment of the Ellipse’s refined ethos. The bezel is gently flared at each end, lavishly set with brilliant-cut diamonds and inset with impressively rare and seldom seen white mother of pearl accents, a detail that echoes Cartier’s fondness for blending high craft with whimsical purity. Framing a Paris-signed white dial with Roman numerals and blued sword hands, the watch is further fitted with its original charming cabochon-set diamond crown. Immaculately preserved, with surfaces that shimmer with untouched patina, this example reminds us that Cartier’s genius has always resided not in extravagance, but in the art of nuance. A rare, museum-worthy jewel, and a statement of quiet connoisseurship.
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