CARTIER GONDOLE HORIZONTALE JUMBO 'GRAND TV' DRESS WATCH - 18K GOLD
Maker: Cartier
Model: Gondole Horizontale Jumbo
Date: 1970's (Serial number: 970510***)
Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound, cal.AS1760
Dial: White, black Roman numerals, inner minute track, sword hands, signed and marked 'Paris' at the 6 o'clock position
Case: 18k gold, horizontal stepped case (often referred to as 'Grand TV'), the crown inset with blue cabouchon-cut gemstone, case-back secured by four screws
Strap: Dark red (unmarked later replacement), original Cartier buckle
Size: 38mm x 35mm
Notes: Released as part of the 'Louis Cartier Collection' in 1972 (The point at which Cartier moved their operation from France to Switzerland). The watch in this sale bears the 'Paris' signature on the dial, denoting that it was sold in the famous 'Place Vendome' boutique.