Cartier Lisa Sotilis 18K Dress Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
CartierCatalogued as designed by Lisa Sotilis for Cartier circa 1970, this dress wristwatch features an oval blue dial decorated in lapis lazuli style with gilt Roman numerals and hands.
The dial is framed by an elongated 5.3 cm broad hammered bi-colour bezel set with sculptural triangular accents. The case is fitted with a tapered black leather strap and textured buckle, stamped 18K and numbered 21043 107. According to the condition report, the watch houses an unadjusted 17-jewel manual movement by Movado with an interior case stamped for Movado Factories Switzerland and 18-carat gold Swiss hallmarks.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Case Numbers
- 21043 107; interior 58, 215 004
- Gross Weight
- 40.3 grams
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bezel Dimension
- 5.3 cm long
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
- Designer and Retailer
- Lisa Sotilis for Cartier
- Movement Manufacturer
- Movado, 17 jewels
Design
- Visible features
- • Oval blue dial with gilt Roman numerals, gilt baton hands, and Cartier signature • Substantial elongated hammered yellow-gold bezel accented with six silver-toned triangular sculptural motifs • Mounted on a broad tapered dark leather strap
- Movement and Condition
- According to the auctioneer's report, the watch houses an unadjusted 17-jewel manual movement by Movado. The inner case is recorded as signed 'Movado Factories Switzerland' and numbered 58, 215 004. The source notes that the watch is 'currently winding and ticking,' but specifies that it has not been tested for timekeeping. Reported condition issues include scratches to the glass, spots of tarnish and scratches to the case, and wear and flaking on the bracelet.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- The watch features an oval dial described as 'enamelled blue lapis lazuli style' with gilt Roman numerals. The exterior assembly includes a broad hammered bi-colour bezel, which is stated to be 5.3 cm in length. The watch is signed 'Cartier' and is mounted on a tapered black leather strap with a textured buckle. The auction catalogue identifies the presence of a maker's mark and an 18-carat Swiss gold hallmark on the case.
- Object Identity and Attribution
- This dress watch is catalogued by the auctioneer as a piece designed by Lisa Sotilis for Cartier, dated to approximately 1970. The timepiece is identified by the case number 21043 107 and bears an 18K gold stamp. The auction source documentation provides background on the designer Lisa Sotilis, noting her 1970 contract with Cartier to design watch dials and bezels, and her development of a style she termed 'micro-sculpture'.
Identification
- Serial number
- 21043 107
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement and inner case inscriptions are catalogued by the auctioneer but not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Source notes the movement was not tested for timekeeping