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Cartier Pendulette Basculante Desk Clock

Partially verified

This desk clock is an alarm-equipped model from Cartier, designated under the reference number 2748. The timepiece features an aesthetic inspired by Art Deco design, characterized by a geometric arrangement of materials. The primary body has a palladium-plated finish, which is integrated with dark ebonized wood base elements. The side of the clock is detailed with small red enamel accents. Measuring 8.5 by 3.5 by 8.5 centimeters with a weight of approximately 0.29 kilograms, the clock is intended for desktop use. The white dial features painted Roman numerals, a central classic frame, and blue-toned hands. It is powered by a quartz movement, which enables both timekeeping and an alarm function. Controls for the clock and alarm settings are positioned on the rear panel. The manufacturer, Cartier, is noted for its history of producing timepieces influenced by twentieth-century design movements, with this item reflecting the style of the Basculante collection.

Front-three-quarter view of the Cartier Pendulette Basculante desk clock showing the palladium body, ebonized wood base, and red enamel detail.
Front-three-quarter view of the Cartier Pendulette Basculante desk clock showing the palladium body, ebonized wood base, and red enamel detail. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Desk clock
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
2748
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
160070GD

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Design

The clock is constructed with an emphasis on material contrast, pairing a metallic body with organic elements. The main housing is finished in palladium, providing a bright, reflective surface that is set against a base of dark, ebonized wood. The design is geometric, following a stepped, Art Deco-inspired silhouette that balances the central clock housing on a sturdy wooden base.

Further decorative detailing is provided by red enamel accents located on the side supports. These accents provide a specific contrast to the dark wood and silver-tone metal of the main frame. The overall dimensions are compact, suitable for placement on a desk or table, with a weight that supports its structural stability.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این اثر دارای پوشش پالادیوم بوده که با پایه‌های چوبی تیره (Ebonized Wood) و تزئینات جانبی میناکاری قرمز ترکیب شده است”
  • “این ساختار هندسی و تضاد رنگی میان فلز براق و چوب، جلوه‌ای متمایز و متناسب با دکوراسیون میز کار به این ساعت بخشیده است”

Dial and Functionality

The dial of the clock is white and features black Roman numerals applied in a traditional layout. The central portion of the face is demarcated by a classic frame, within which the blue-toned hands rotate. The dial is printed with 'CARTIER' and 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge, maintaining a clean, legible presentation.

Functionally, the clock is driven by a quartz movement, which offers both standard time display and an alarm capability. Controls for these functions are accessible on the back of the case, where two adjustment knobs are mounted on a brushed metal plate alongside the serial and reference information.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ سفید طراحی شده و ارقام رومی با رنگ مشکی روی آن نقاشی شده‌اند”
  • “نیروی محرکه این ساعت توسط یک موتور کوارتز (Quartz) تأمین می‌شود و دستگاه علاوه بر نمایش زمان، به قابلیت هشدار یا زنگ (Alarm) نیز مجهز است”

Provenance and Marks

The object is identified by its reference number, 2748, which is engraved on the rear panel.

While the specific year of production is not explicitly stated in the source, the design of the clock is documented as being representative of the maker's influence from the Art Deco period.

Evidence for this section
  • “شماره رفرنس: 2748”
  • “اگرچه سال دقیق تولید این مدل در اطلاعات درج نشده است، اما الگوی ساخت و نشانه‌های ظاهری آن به طرح‌های شاخص رومیزی و مجموعه Basculante این سازنده وفادار مانده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the precise year of manufacture for the serial number 160070GD?
  • Does the 'Pendulette Basculante' nomenclature refer to a specific technical tilting mechanism in this desk clock, or is it a stylistic reference to the wristwatch collection of the same name?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Pendulette Basculante Desk Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCartier“برند Cartier”
Reference2748“رفرنس 2748”
Case materialPalladium plated“بدنه این اثر دارای پوشش پالادیوم بوده”
Base materialEbonized wood“پایه‌های چوبی تیره (Ebonized Wood)”
Movement typeQuartz“موتور کوارتز (Quartz)”
Dimensions8.5 x 3.5 x 8.5 cm“ابعاد کلی ساعت برابر با ۸٫۵ در ۳٫۵ در ۸٫۵ سانتی‌متر”
Weight0.29 kg“وزن کلی آن حدود ۰٫۲۹ کیلوگرم ثبت شده است”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numerals and blue hands
  • Rear panel features two knobs for time and alarm adjustment
  • Base and side supports constructed from dark ebonized wood
  • Red enamel decorative inserts located on the lateral supports

Research qualifications

  • The exact production year is not provided in the source documentation
  • Internal service history or status of the quartz movement is unverified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت رومیزی Cartier طرح آرت دکو مدل Pendulette Basculante رفرنس 2748

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record ddd47acaad

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