Cartier - The Hong Kong Jewels Auction Hong Kong Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Phillips
    • The reversible wristwatch of mechanical movement, cream dial, with Roman numerals, blue hands, in a diamond-set bezel case highlighted by a ruby cabochon, with Cartier alligator strap and yellow gold deployant buckle, mounted in yellow gold, dial, caseback and buckle signed Cartier, numbered, French assay mark, case width approximately 23 mm.

      Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot.
      出口次拍品可能需要相關許可證明文件。如有意競投此拍品,請在拍賣會舉行前與珠寶部聯絡。

  • Artist Biography

    Cartier

    French

    With 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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Property of a Lady

Σ560

Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Wristwatch, 'Tank Basculante', Limited Edition of 150 Pieces

The reversible wristwatch of mechanical movement, cream dial, with Roman numerals, blue hands, in a diamond-set bezel case highlighted by a ruby cabochon, with Cartier alligator strap and yellow gold deployant buckle, mounted in yellow gold, dial, caseback and buckle signed Cartier, numbered, French assay mark, case width approximately 23 mm.

Potential bidders who intend to export this lot are advised that certain permits may be required. Please contact the Jewels Department prior to bidding on this lot.
出口次拍品可能需要相關許可證明文件。如有意競投此拍品,請在拍賣會舉行前與珠寶部聯絡。

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 100,000 
$6,500-13,000

Sold for HK$88,900

The Hong Kong Jewels Auction

Hong Kong Auction 3 October 2024