18ct yellow gold Cartier ref. 78090 Vendôme wristwatch. Made 1970

18ct yellow gold Cartier ref. 78090 Vendôme wristwatch. Made 1970Cartier is a brand that has forever been associated with Opulence, class and sophistication. The company was founded by Louis Franois Cartier in 1847 as an Atelier de Haute Joaillerie after he took over the workshop of his Master, Adolphe Picard. He was succeeded in 1874 by his own son Alfred who continued to uphold the high standards set down by his father. It was not until 25 years later, in 1899 when Alfreds three sons took over the business and

When the watch was originally assembled

Omega's early pocketwatches are remarkable timepieces that embody the peak of Swiss watchmaking excellence in the early 20th century

Adrien Philippe in Paris where the latter presented his pioneering keyless winding and setting mechanism

Calibre: 861

Features/complications: Multi-coloured enamel and seed pearl set tulip bud shaped case with watch cover with verge movement

Where these cracks form

Features/complications: Double sided pocket watch

while the unidirectional bezel minimized diving errors

Czapek opted to depart from the company in 1845

Dial: Golden dial with black printed outer minute track featuring  arabic hour indices with gilt sword shaped hands and centre seconds

SKU: 03186

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