Cartier Santos Travel Alarm Clock, Ref. 2750
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2005
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier Santos travel alarm clock, reference 2750, is dated circa 2005 by Christie's. Constructed in stainless steel with a square bezel secured by eight visible screws, the clock measures 54 mm across (66 mm including its outer black leather folding case and desk stand).
The white dial displays bold black Roman numerals, a square inner minute track, and blued sword hands, with 'SWISS MADE' at the base. It is powered by a quartz movement with an alarm complication, featuring dual side controls including a lower button set with a blue cabochon.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Travel alarm clock
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Alarm
- Reference
- 2750
- Circa Date
- 2005
- Case Diameter
- 54mm, 66mm including leather case
- Case Material
- Stainless steel, with black leather case / stand
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Square stainless steel bezel held with eight visible screw heads • White dial with black Roman numerals, inner railroad track, and blued hands • Dual right-hand side controls, including a lower setting crown set with a blue cabochon • Foldable black leather case structured to act as an inclined desk stand • Dial marked 'CARTIER' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock
- Condition and Accessories
- The item is offered with an outer box, international guarantee, and product literature. At the time of sale, the case was reported to be in excellent condition with protective stickers, while the leather stand was noted to show light wear.
- Mechanism and Operational Status
- The clock is powered by a quartz movement and includes an alarm function. As of the cataloguing date, the movement was recorded as working; however, the alarm function was reported as inoperative, with a requirement for servicing.
- Object Identity and Construction
- The object is a Cartier Santos travel alarm clock, reference 2750, attributed to circa 2005. It features a stainless steel case construction and is accompanied by a black leather case that functions as a stand. The clock measures 54 mm in diameter, increasing to 66 mm when housed within the leather case. The design includes a white dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 2750
- 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: Christie's condition report notes the movement was running but the alarm function was inoperative at cataloguing and required servicing
- Research required: Case back and quartz movement are concealed within the housing