Lisa Sotilis for Cartier, a dress watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
CartierDating to circa 1970, this dress watch attributed to designer Lisa Sotilis for Cartier features a circular silvered dial mounted within a prominent hammered and radiating gold bezel measuring 5.0 cm long.
The dial displays gilt baton markers and is signed 'Cartier Automatic'. The watch is fitted with a tapered brown leather strap terminating in a textured buckle. The internal automatic mechanism is signed by Concord Watch Co., housing 17 unadjusted jewels in caliber 261. The 14-karat gold case back is stamped with Swiss assay marks and numbered 147048.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Jewels
- 17 Jewels unadjusted
- Assay Mark
- 14ct gold
- Case Number
- 147048
- Gross Weight
- 38.4 grams
- Movement Maker
- Concord Watch Co.
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bezel Dimensions
- 5.0 cm long
- Movement Caliber
- Caliber 261
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Visible features
- • Small circular dial centered within an elongated, heavily textured and fluted gold bezel. • Bezel inner rim encircling the dial is set with an incised or textured decorative ring. • Fitted to a broad brown leather strap.
- Mechanism and Markings
- The timepiece is signed 'Cartier Automatic' on the dial. The internal automatic movement is signed by the Concord Watch Co. and is identified as Caliber 261 with 17 unadjusted jewels. The case back is numbered 147048 and carries a Swiss assay mark for 14-karat gold. The internal case back is also signed by Concord Watch Co.
- Condition and Limitations
- The condition report notes that the watch is currently functioning but has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy. Visible condition issues include scratches to the glass and case, as well as a flaked and worn strap. The auctioneer advises that all weights and measures provided in the catalogue should be regarded as approximate.
- Object Description and Attribution
- This dress watch is attributed to the designer Lisa Sotilis. The source documentation states that Sotilis entered an exclusive contract with Cartier in 1970 to design watch dials and bezels. The watch features a circular silvered dial with gilt baton markers. It is housed within a broad, hammered, and radiating bezel measuring approximately 5.0 cm long and is fitted with a tapered brown leather strap with a textured buckle.
Identification
- Serial number
- 147048
- 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: Movement and interior of case back are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Source notes the strap is flaked and worn, and that the movement was not tested for timekeeping accuracy.