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Cartier Ref. W0100034 Travel Clock

Partially verified

This Cartier reference W0100034 is a quartz travel alarm clock constructed in matte black-coated steel with coral accents, dated by the source to circa 2000 in Switzerland. The piece uses an Ermeto-style sliding rectangular case measuring 58 mm in length when closed and 90 mm when opened to reveal the dial. The square white dial features black Roman numerals, an inner railway minute track, dot indexes at the cardinal positions, and luminescent hands. The dial is signed Cartier and Swiss Made, and the source notes that the case is also signed.

Front view of the Cartier Ermeto-style travel clock opened to show the dial and coral accents
Front view of the Cartier Ermeto-style travel clock opened to show the dial and coral accents — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Clock · Travel alarm clock
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
W0100034
Catalogue / lot identifier
8133
Source-reported date
Circa 2000
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
540265UM 2705

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

Case Construction

This Cartier reference W0100034 is designed as an Ermeto-style travel alarm clock. The rectangular case is finished in a matte black coating over steel and features coral accents on the top edges.

The physical dimensions of the clock are recorded as 58 mm in length when closed, 90 mm in length when open, 41 mm in height, and 18 mm in width.

Evidence for this section
  • “housed in a rectangular Ermeto-style case, crafted from matte black steel and accented with genuine coral highlights”
  • “Dimensions 58mm length (90mm when open) x 41mm height x 18 width”

Dial and Visual Indicators

The clock features a white dial containing black Roman numerals and an inner square railway minute track. It includes dot indexes at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions and luminescent-filled hands.

The dial is marked with 'CARTIER' below the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge.

Evidence for this section
  • “white dial with luminescent green hands and dot indexes positioned at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock”
  • “Dial signed 'CARTIER' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge.”

Mechanism and Provenance

The piece is equipped with a quartz movement and alarm function. The source identifies the production origin as Switzerland and approximates the date of manufacture to circa 2000.

Both the case and dial are signed by the maker. The item is accompanied by a Cartier presentation box.

Evidence for this section
  • “quartz black-coated steel travel clock with alarm”
  • “Year Circa 2000, Switzerland”
  • “Case and dial signed”
  • “Accompanied with Cartier presentation box.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific functionality of the third hand visible on the dial?
  • Are there specific manufacturer hallmarks located on the internal housing confirming the metal composition?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Ref. W0100034 Travel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
ReferenceW0100034“Reference No W0100034”
Case Number540265UM 2705“Case No 540265UM 2705”
MaterialSteel and coral“Material Steel and coral”
Dimensions58mm length (90mm when open) x 41mm height x 18 width“Dimensions 58mm length (90mm when open) x 41mm height x 18 width”
Movement TypeQuartz“quartz black-coated steel travel clock with alarm”

Visible details

  • Matte black-coated sliding rectangular case with bright orange coral cylinder accents on the top edges.
  • Square white dial with bold black Roman numerals and an inner square railroad minute track.
  • Small dot indexes at the cardinal positions 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
  • Luminescent-filled hands and a central seconds or alarm indicator hand.
  • Dial signed 'CARTIER' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS MADE' at the bottom edge.

Research qualifications

  • Internal quartz movement and alarm mechanism are not visible in the photograph.
  • Case signatures and reference or serial engravings are reported by the source but obscured on the exterior front view.

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

Consulted source

Cartier Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2025

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record de314c7538

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