Cartier Reversible Dual-Time Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1978
Maker / issuer
CartierThis gentleman's wristwatch, attributed to the year 1978, features a rectangular reversible 18K yellow gold case housing two independent movements. The timepiece is designed with two distinct dials, allowing the wearer to monitor two separate time zones.
The case is detailed with massive, polished, half-moon-shaped lugs and features a top-mounted winding mechanism. It is fitted with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The two dials, rendered in champagne and white, are marked with painted radial Roman numerals and complemented by bâton hands crafted from blued gold and blued steel. The internal mechanism consists of two rhodium-plated 9-ligne movements. Each movement includes 18 jewels, a lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, an antishock system, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.
The overall dimensions of the watch case are approximately 22 x 35 mm. It is accompanied by a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Reversible dual-time wristwatch
- Dimensions
- 22 x 35 mm
- Accompaniment
- Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2592
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Dial Features
- Painted radial Roman numerals
- Clasp Material
- 18K pink gold
- Movement Finish
- Fausses côtes
- Movement Caliber
- 9 ligne
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular reversible case design • Two-tone dial arrangement with one white and one champagne finish • Polished half-moon lug architecture • Bâton-style hands in contrasting blued materials
- Case and Dial Configuration
- The watch is constructed with a rectangular-shaped, reversible case crafted from 18K yellow gold. Its mechanical design incorporates a top-mounted winder and distinctive, massive, polished, half-moon-shaped lugs. The case is paired with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The timepiece features two distinct dials, each associated with one of the two internal movements. The dials are presented in white and champagne finishes, both incorporating painted radial Roman numerals. The hands consist of bâton-style blued gold and blued steel.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is dated to circa 1978. It is catalogued as Lot 592 in the provided reference. The object is supported by a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity, which is numbered 2592.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The internal configuration utilizes two separate rhodium-plated 9-ligne movements to facilitate the dual time zone function. Each movement is finished with fausses côtes decoration. Technical specifications for the movements include 18 jewels, a lever escapement, and an antishock system. The monometallic balance is adjusted to five positions, working in conjunction with a self-compensating flat balance spring.
Identification
- 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: The source does not explicitly state the country of origin.
- Research required: The 18K gold purity is listed as yellow for the case and pink for the clasp.