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Wristwatch · Reversible dual-time wristwatch

Cartier Reversible Dual-Time Wristwatch

Partially verified

This gentleman's wristwatch, attributed to the year 1978, features a rectangular reversible 18K yellow gold case housing two independent movements. The timepiece is designed with two distinct dials, allowing the wearer to monitor two separate time zones. The case is detailed with massive, polished, half-moon-shaped lugs and features a top-mounted winding mechanism. It is fitted with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp. The two dials, rendered in champagne and white, are marked with painted radial Roman numerals and complemented by bâton hands crafted from blued gold and blued steel. The internal mechanism consists of two rhodium-plated 9-ligne movements. Each movement includes 18 jewels, a lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, an antishock system, and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The overall dimensions of the watch case are approximately 22 x 35 mm. It is accompanied by a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity.

Reversible gentleman's wristwatch showing the two distinct dial faces.
Reversible gentleman's wristwatch showing the two distinct dial faces. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Reversible dual-time wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Cartier
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
592
Source-reported date
Circa 1978
Source-reported place
Not established

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 and Dial Configuration

The watch is constructed with a rectangular-shaped, reversible case crafted from 18K yellow gold. Its mechanical design incorporates a top-mounted winder and distinctive, massive, polished, half-moon-shaped lugs. The case is paired with an 18K pink gold deployant clasp.

The timepiece features two distinct dials, each associated with one of the two internal movements. The dials are presented in white and champagne finishes, both incorporating painted radial Roman numerals. The hands consist of bâton-style blued gold and blued steel.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular shaped case, the front and back each having their own dial; massive, polished, halfmoon shaped lugs, top winder”
  • “Champagne and white dials with painted radial Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued gold and blued steel hands.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The internal configuration utilizes two separate rhodium-plated 9-ligne movements to facilitate the dual time zone function. Each movement is finished with fausses côtes decoration.

Technical specifications for the movements include 18 jewels, a lever escapement, and an antishock system. The monometallic balance is adjusted to five positions, working in conjunction with a self-compensating flat balance spring.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two rhodium plated, 9"' movements, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balancespring.”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is dated to circa 1978. It is catalogued as Lot 592 in the provided reference.

The object is supported by a Cartier Certificate of Authenticity, which is numbered 2592.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circa 1978”
  • “Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2592.”

Open research questions

  • Are the two movements synchronized in their operation despite their independence?
  • What is the specific model designation for this reversible Cartier reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Reversible Dual-Time Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18K yellow gold“1 8 K yellow gold”
Dimensions22 x 35 mm“Measuring approx. 22 x 35 mm.”
Clasp Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold deployant clasp”
Movement Caliber9 ligne“Two rhodium plated, 9"' movements”
Dial FeaturesPainted radial Roman numerals“painted radial Roman numerals”
AccompanimentCartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2592“Cartier Certificate of Authenticity N° 2592.”
Movement FinishFausses côtes“fausses côtes" decoration”

Visible details

  • Rectangular reversible case design
  • Two-tone dial arrangement with one white and one champagne finish
  • Polished half-moon lug architecture
  • Bâton-style hands in contrasting blued materials

Research qualifications

  • The source does not explicitly state the country of origin.
  • The 18K gold purity is listed as yellow for the case and pink for the clasp.

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

Consulted source

"Montre bracelet réversible à deux mouvements et deux fuseaux horaires" 1 8 K yellow gold reversible, double dial, two time zone, gentleman's wristwatch Circa 1978

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record df8ab60c30

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