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Lot 291 The following lots, 291 and 292, are most certainly part of exceedingly small series of such fully precious stone-set watches possibly made to special order, underlining Cartier's reputation as "The Jeweller of Kings and the King of Jewellers".
Cartier. A lady's impressive 18K white and yellow gold and diamond-set bangle wristwatch with concealed dial
SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, CASE NO. 703302 Z, CIRCA 1980
Closed16 May 2011
Price Realised
CHF 77,400
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Specialist note
With Cartier original fitted red presentation box.
The present watch impresses with a total of approximately 765 diamonds weighing approx. 33 to 35 carats.
The setting of the princess-cut diamonds to the centre of the bangle bracelet is following Van Cleef & Arpels "invisibly set" technique, invented in Paris in the late 1920s. An icon of the Art Deco period, this style is enjoying enormous popularity still today. It originated from the desire of showing only the precious stones while hiding the mountings. By carving a groove in the side of the gem's pavilion and sliding it along rails of precious metal, setting gemstone next to gemstone, the metal is masked and the appearance of a ribbon of precious stones is given.
The present watch impresses with a total of approximately 765 diamonds weighing approx. 33 to 35 carats.
The setting of the princess-cut diamonds to the centre of the bangle bracelet is following Van Cleef & Arpels "invisibly set" technique, invented in Paris in the late 1920s. An icon of the Art Deco period, this style is enjoying enormous popularity still today. It originated from the desire of showing only the precious stones while hiding the mountings. By carving a groove in the side of the gem's pavilion and sliding it along rails of precious metal, setting gemstone next to gemstone, the metal is masked and the appearance of a ribbon of precious stones is given.