Pocket watch · Open-faced pocket watch
This open-faced pocket watch by Cartier is dated by the auction house to circa 1930. The timepiece is housed in an 18k yellow gold cushion-shaped case measuring 43 mm, with the catalog noting that the case back is secured by four screws. The silvered dial is signed Cartier and Paris, featuring bold black Roman numeral hour markers, an inner railway minute track, and blued steel Breguet-style hands. At the top of the case, a distinct triangular pendant bow surmounts the winding crown. Sotheby's reports the watch is fitted with an 18-jewel manual-winding movement.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The watch features a cushion-shaped case measuring 43 mm, constructed from 18k yellow gold. The design is characterized by rounded corners and a triangular pendant bow located above the winding crown.
The case back is secured by four screws. The case is marked with the numbers 6535 and 8808.
The silvered dial features radial Roman numerals and an inner square minute track. The dial is signed 'CARTIER' at the top center and 'PARIS' at the bottom center.
The watch is fitted with blued steel Breguet-style hands which feature circular apertures near the tips.
The auction house dates the watch to circa 1930. The piece is reported to contain a manual-winding movement with 18 jewels.
Direct visual inspection of the movement is not provided in the source material.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Case material | 18k yellow gold | “Case: 18k yellow gold, back secured by for 4 screws” |
| Case numbers | 6535, 8808 | “Case number: 6535, 8808” |
| Size | 43 mm | “Size: 43 mm” |
| Movement jewels | 18 jewels | “Calibre: cal. manual winding, 18 jewels” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 11ba5b437c
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