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Cartier
Ref. 2509
Pasha de Cartier
A fine and attractive limited edition white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with center seconds and cloisonné enamel dial, numbered 20 of a limited edition of 20 pieces
- Estimate
- HK$160,000 - 220,000€17,500 - 24,000$20,500 - 28,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Cartier
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Reference No
- 2509
- Case No
- 361424MG
- Model Name
- Pasha de Cartier
- Material
- 18K white gold and diamond
- Calibre
- Automatic, 311A, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Cartier deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 35.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Further accompanied by Cartier instruction manual, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
Cartier launched the Pasha de Cartier collection in 1985 and since its initial introduction, the model quickly developed a diverse line up with the use of various case materials, dial configurations and style.
The present example belonging to a limited series of 20 pieces displays a charismatic cloisonné enamel dial depicting the lively motif of a chimera. Regarded as a symbol of prosperity and longevity in Chinese culture, the present watch is a perfect charm for the discerned collector of fine timepieces.
The present example belonging to a limited series of 20 pieces displays a charismatic cloisonné enamel dial depicting the lively motif of a chimera. Regarded as a symbol of prosperity and longevity in Chinese culture, the present watch is a perfect charm for the discerned collector of fine timepieces.
Cartier
FrenchWith the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open.
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