132 Cartier A refined and attractive, Ellipse, manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with black dial and integrated mesh bracelet.

Estimate: € 4.000 –⁠ 8.000

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• Model Ellipse
• Year Circa 1980s
• Case Material 18K yellow gold
• Case Number 897'575, 22'165
• Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold bracelet, approximate length 190mm
• Movement Manual, cal. 97 B, 17 jewels
• Dimension 28mm width x 32mm length
• Signed Case, dial and movement

During the 1970s, Cartier embraced a bold vision of sculptural forms, precious metals and uncompromising minimalism, creating watches that transcended horology to become true objets d’art. The present example is a magnificent expression of this aesthetic, distinguished by its retail provenance at Cartier New York, one of the Maison’s most prestigious American establishments. The New York boutique played a pivotal role in bringing Cartier’s distinctive design language to a discerning American clientele. The present watch was retailed in America, a connection further underscored by its movement signed Cartier Inc. Crafted entirely in 18K yellow gold, as confirmed by the external engraving on the caseback, its softly rounded pebble-shaped case flows seamlessly into an exquisitely woven Milanese bracelet, creating a continuous ribbon of precious metal around the wrist. The dial is reduced to its purest form: an immaculate expanse of deep black, interrupted only by Cartier’s signature and a pair of elongated gilt hands that appear to float effortlessly across its surface. Free from numerals, indexes or unnecessary decoration, every element serves the harmony of the composition. Elegant, architectural and unmistakably Cartier, this exceptional creation embodies the Maison’s ability to transform simplicity into an enduring statement of luxury, while its Cartier New York retail provenance lends it a distinctive place within the history of the Maison’s American presence.

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