Platinum Cartier ultra-thin open faced pocketwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1923
Maker / issuer
CartierThis platinum open-faced pocket watch was produced in 1923. The piece features an ultra-thin case design, measuring 45mm in diameter, executed in platinum. The watch is powered by a manual-winding EWC calibre movement, identified by the reference 16'''.
The silvered dial is marked with the Cartier signature and incorporates black printed Roman numeral hour indices. An outer minute track frames the dial, which is equipped with blued steel hands. The winding crown is positioned at the twelve o'clock position, topped by a triangular-shaped bow. This timepiece maintains a minimalist aesthetic consistent with its thin-profile construction. The source documentation identifies the maker as Cartier and confirms the production year as 1923, citing the piece as a vintage model within the company's horological offerings.
No further accessories are included with this instrument.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1923
- Type
- Open-faced pocket watch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Calibre
- EWC
- Reference
- 16'''
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Dial Features
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals
- Case Dimensions
- 45mm
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an ultra-thin case constructed of platinum, measuring 45mm in diameter. The design features a smooth, plain case back and a distinct triangular bow assembly at the top, which accommodates the winding crown. This configuration is consistent with the open-faced construction style. The dial is finished in silver, presenting a clean layout characterized by black printed Roman numeral hour indices. A detailed outer minute track runs the circumference of the dial. Blued steel hands are used to indicate time, which contrast against the silvered surface. The Cartier signature is prominently displayed on the dial, documenting the origin of the timepiece.
- Visible features
- • Triangular bow positioned at 12 o'clock • Silvered dial with black printed Roman numerals and minute track • Blued steel hands • Ultra-thin platinum case measuring 45mm
- Movement and Specifications
- According to the vendor, the watch functions on a manual-winding movement. The internal mechanism is categorized under the EWC calibre, specifically denoted by the reference 16'''. This specification corresponds to the technical parameters provided for the 1923 production year. The movement is designed to fit within the thin profile of the platinum case. The listing identifies the watch as an ultra-thin model, which requires the compact architecture associated with the stated calibre. No further details regarding the escapement or jeweling of the movement are available in the provided source material.
- Documentation and Authenticity
- The object is documented as a vintage Cartier timepiece dating to 1923. The vendor identifies the item using the SKU 3562. The provided text attributes the watch to the brand Cartier, referencing the company's historical background in horology starting from 1904. The source material establishes the primary identification of the watch through its specific reference and calibre markers. The listing does not include secondary documentation such as papers or original boxes, nor does it provide an exhaustive history of ownership. The provided facts are limited to the mechanical specifications and physical appearance documented at the time of the auction listing.
Identification
- Reference
- 16'''
- 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 not pictured or verified beyond reference provided in text
- Research required: Specific provenance history beyond production year is not provided