119 Cartier A rare and elegant, Tonneau , manual wristwatch, in white gold with yellow diamond-set bezel and guilloché dial.
Estimate: € 20.000 – 40.000
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- Model Tonneau
- Year Circa 1990s
- Reference 2456
- Case Material 18K white gold and yellow diamonds
- Case Number 116282 AF, 12'202
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 078, 17 jewels
- Dimension 21mm width x 38mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Introduced at the beginning of the 20th century, the Tonneau form is one of Cartier’s most emblematic designs, distinguished by its elongated and elegant silhouette, carefully shaped to follow the contours of the wrist. This example features a curved 18K white-gold case, enhanced by a bezel entirely set with yellow diamonds. The winding crown is similarly adorned with a yellow diamond, creating a harmonious continuity with the bezel and further enhancing the watch’s distinctive appearance. The subtly guilloché dial adds a refined touch, while the large black Roman numerals, quintessential to Cartier’s design language, are elegantly arranged around the minute track. The blued-steel hands provide a delicate contrast while ensuring excellent legibility. The present timepiece offers a sophisticated interpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tonneau, combining its characteristic sculptural form with the striking contrast of white gold and yellow diamonds, while retaining the timeless elegance and distinctive graphic aesthetic of the Maison.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20