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Cartier
Cloche de Cartier “Paris”
A very rare and well-preserved limited edition yellow gold bell-shaped wristwatch with certificate and presentation box, numbered 67 of a limited edition of 200 pieces
Full-Cataloguing
- Numbered 67 of 200 pieces
- Highly sought-after “Paris” dial
- Art-Deco inspired numerals
- Excellent condition with full set of accessories
Deriving its name from the French word for "bell", the "Cloche" serves as the muse for one of Cartier’s most distinctive watch designs. The first documented bell-shaped creation emerged in 1920 as a watch-brooch, followed swiftly in 1921 by a platinum and diamond wristwatch. The design gained momentum in 1922 with the debut of the Cloche de Cartier wristwatch in yellow gold, after which Cartier produced the model sparingly across several iterations.
In the 1990s, Cartier unveiled a limited series of the Cloche de Cartier, with the present example numbered 67 of 200. In contrast to modern renditions that feature radial Roman numerals, this release showcases Art Deco-inspired Arabic numerals, imparting a vintage charm to its modern aesthetic. Designed with a layout aligned along a horizontal axis, the timepiece offers effortless readability on the wrist and doubles as a desk clock when set on its side. This orientational versatility proves especially functional during long distance driving, typing or any task where the wearer's hands remain extended.
Accompanied by its full set of accessories—including its original Japanese certificate and limited edition certificate—the watch is preserved in overall excellent condition, featuring extremely crisp hallmarks and engravings on the caseback. As popularity in the Cloche continues to rise, this piece offers a very rare opportunity to acquire a limited-edition, neo-vintage icon.
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.