The 1970s were a time of incredible creative turmoil. Spurred by the changes in society - which was verring toward more carefree social rules - designers in every field came up with some of the most intriguing designs to ever appear in any field: from watches, to jewellery, passing through the cars, buildings and of course garment fashion, a true design revolution took place during those years.

London was undoubtedly one the epicentres of this change, and thus it is no surprise that Cartier London created during those years some of the most impressive, creative and iconic designs of its multi-century history. The present watch - nicknamed “The Pebble" or "Baseball” due to its appearance - is one such creation. Deceptively simple, the entire design is centred around the two most “pure” geometrical shapes: the circle (case shape) and the square (dial shape). The contrast of the circular case with the angular dial grants an enormous aesthetic impact to the ensemble: the fact that Cartier managed to achieve such a momentous effect with such a simple design is testament to the incredible design proficiency of the brand.

Of particular note is the originality of the timepiece; the number 1402 is stamped both on the case and on the clasp, showing that the watch remained with its original buckle throughout its whole life. Furthermore, there are English hallmarks for 1972 on the clasp, as well as the "JC" stamp for Jacques Cartier.

Research suggests that around 6 examples were made, underscoring the rarity of the present timepiece. This model is furthermore present in Cartier's heritage collection, proof of its importance within the history of the brand.