65 Cartier A very unusual and highly attractive, travel clock in yellow gold, with concealed dial and engraved case.
Estimate: € 4.000 – 8.000
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| model | Travel Clock |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1960s |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | 150'932, 015'086 |
| movement type | Manual, 17 jewels |
| movement number | 1'397'859 |
| dimension | 20mm width x 28mm length |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
In the golden age of travel, when elegance was a way of life and not merely an aesthetic, Cartier created objects of function that doubled as objets d’art. Among them, the maison’s travel clocks stand as a rare union of practical ingenuity and stylistic bravura: small masterpieces that brought sophistication to the rituals of daily life on the move. This exceptional example, rendered in warm yellow gold, is adorned with a finely engraved wave pattern across its compact housing, a tactile and visual feast that echoes the glamour and geometry of Art Deco craftsmanship. Measuring 20mm by 28mm, the piece opens via a discreet sliding mechanism to reveal a champagne-toned dial, complete with blued steel hands and minimalist baton hour markers, a quiet nod to Cartier’s unerring sense of proportion, clarity, and restraint. Despite its diminutive size, this object carries monumental charm. It is not merely a tool for telling time, but a pocket-sized sculpture, a private luxury designed for those who moved through the world with intention and grace. This is undeniably a piece of design history: a delicate, transportable expression of Cartier’s mastery in transforming the utilitarian into the sublime. Coveted today not only for its rarity, but for the story it tells of an era when refinement extended to every detail, this miniature marvel stands as a testament to the maison’s enduring legacy of innovation, elegance, and savoir-faire.
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