Cartier Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier wristwatch, identified by reference number 8378, was manufactured during the 1950s. The watch features an 18K yellow gold two-body case measuring 35 mm in diameter and 10 mm in thickness.
The case design includes concave and curved lugs, a rounded bezel, and a snap-on back with an inscription reading 'E.T.M.°L'. The matte silver dial is equipped with yellow baton and Arabic numerals, an outer track for minutes and 1/5th seconds, an internal blue spiral tachometer scale, and a subsidiary dial for a 30-minute register. The hands are fashioned in yellow gold in a feuille style. Power is provided by a rhodium-plated Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 285 movement.
This movement features 17 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a bi-metallic balance, a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, and an index regulator. The dial and case are signed by Cartier, while the movement is signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Diameter
- 35 mm
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Case Number
- 578271
- Jewel count
- 17
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Inscription
- E.T.M.°L
- Movement Calibre
- Jaeger-LeCoultre 285
- Reference Number
- 8378
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Square chronograph pushers located on the side of the case • Internal blue spiral-shaped tachometer scale on dial • Inscription 'E.T.M.°L' visible on the snap-on case back • Subsidiary dial positioned for a 30-minute register
- Case and Dial Features
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold two-body case, characterized by a polished finish and rounded bezel. The structural design incorporates concave and curved lugs, with a snap-on case back that features an engraving reading 'E.T.M.°L'. The matte silver dial displays a blend of yellow baton and Arabic numerals. It includes an outer minutes and 1/5th seconds track, featuring Arabic 5-minute and 5-second markers. Functionally, the dial includes an internal blue spiral tachometer scale and a subsidiary dial for recording elapsed minutes up to 30. The hands are yellow gold in a feuille shape.
- Movement and Escapement
- Internally, the timepiece utilizes the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 285, which is rhodium-plated. The movement is configured with 17 jewels and employs a traditional straight-line lever escapement. To maintain accuracy, the movement uses a bi-metallic balance paired with a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Regulation of the timekeeping rate is managed by an index regulator.
- Signatures and Condition
- The object bears signatures from both Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre. The dial and case are signed by Cartier, while the movement is signed by Jaeger-LeCoultre, The general grading assigned by the auction house for the movement is a 3*, while the case and dial are both rated as 3.
Identification
- Reference
- 8378
- Serial number
- 578271
- 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 auction description recommends an overhaul for the movement
- Research required: The specific nature and origin of the 'E.T.M.°L' inscription on the case back are not defined in the source