168 Cartier A very unusual and precious, pendant watch in white and yellow gold, with baguette and brilliant cut diamond-set case and dial.
Estimate: € 15.000 – 30.000
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- Model Pendant watch
- Year Circa 1980s
- Case Material 18K white, yellow gold and diamonds
- Movement Manual, jewelled
- Dimension 34mm width × 46mm length
- Signed Case and dial by manufacturer
A jewel first, a timepiece second, this Cartier pendant watch in white and yellow gold is a celebration of craftsmanship at its most theatrical. The oval case is framed by a radiant halo of meticulously set diamonds, with elegant baguette-cut stones forming a brilliant outer border that catches the light from every angle. At the top, the sculptural bow and crown assembly transform it into a true piece of haute joaillerie, designed to be worn as much as admired.
At the heart of the composition lies a beautifully skeletonized dial, revealing an intricate mechanical architecture in warm yellow gold tones. The skeletonized movement is both technical and decorative, its bridges carefully shaped and finished to create a harmonious interplay between structure and transparency. Blued hands float above the gilded mechanics, offering a refined contrast against the sparkle of the pavé-set diamond surround.
Turn the piece over and the artistry continues: the yellow gold back is richly engraved with flowing motifs, framing the visible movement and underscoring Cartier’s mastery not only in gem-setting but also in traditional hand-engraving. This is not merely a watch suspended from a chain, it is a miniature objet d’art, uniting high jewelry and horology in a way only Cartier can.
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