28 Cartier A very rare and attractive, bracelet manual wristwatch in yellow and white gold with trapezoid case, diamond set bezel and integrated patterned bracelet.
Estimate: € 12.000 – 24.000
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- Model Bracelet watch
- Year Circa 1960s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold, 18K white gold and diamonds
- Case Number 151'622
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Cartier bracelet, approximate length 150mm
- Movement Manual, 16 jewels
- Dimension 17mm width x 27mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
From the early twentieth century onward, Cartier consistently challenged conventional watchmaking codes, privileging form, proportion, and elegance over technical exhibition. Nowhere is this philosophy more eloquently expressed than in its jewel-like bracelet watches, conceived as objets d’art first and timekeepers second. The present wristwatch is a striking embodiment of that tradition. Executed entirely in yellow gold, the piece is defined by its fully integrated bracelet, whose dense, supple weave wraps effortlessly around the wrist. The craftsmanship of the bracelet is remarkable: each articulated link is carefully finished to create a fluid surface that catches the light with every movement, transforming the watch into a living, kinetic jewel rather than a static accessory. This architectural setting is heightened by the presence of brilliant-cut diamonds, which frame the case and introduce a subtle yet unmistakable sense of theatricality. The dial itself is intentionally understated, allowing the overall composition to remain harmonious. Today, such integrated bracelet wristwatches from Cartier are increasingly appreciated for their bold originality and sculptural presence. They represent a period when watches were conceived as expressions of personal style and sophistication, rather than instruments alone. For the collector, this piece stands as a testament to Cartier’s unrivalled ability to blur the boundaries between watchmaking and jewellery.
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