Cartier - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Cartier
    Year: Circa 2006
    Reference No: 2732J
    Case No: 13/25
    Model Name: Santos 100
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 049, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38.5mm width x 51mm length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Cartier certificate stamped Cartier Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong dated 25th October 2006, numbered certificate, instruction manual, red slipcase, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Chinese mythical creatures with extraordinary capabilities and divine characteristics has inspired generations of craftsmen. A majestic creature, dragons populate Cartier’s creation in variety of forms and status such as guardians, and power form like the Imperial dragon. Introduced as the Cartier d’Art collection inspired by Chinese and Russian works of art where only a small quantity are released per year, the present Flying dragon is from circa 2006. Extravagantly wrapping itself around the Santos 100's gold body, a red headed dragon triumph through the golden sky executed in champlevé enamel. It is notable that enamel works that extends beyond the dial are a rarity in Cartier’s collection. Its creation requires the most skillful master enamellers performing multiple firings and attempts to produce a single example.

    Produced in 25 pieces only, the present example is numbered 13 and fresh-to-the-market with its certificate and accessories. This is the perfect watch for the year of the Dragon for individuals who favours tradition and craftsmanship.

  • 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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Ref. 2732J
A rare and exotic limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with pavé-set diamond bezel, champlevé enamel dragon motif with certificate and presentation box, numbered 13 of a limited edition of 25 pieces

Circa 2006
38.5mm width x 51mm length
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€23,600-47,200
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$355,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024