18ct White & Yellow gold Cartier Ellipse wristwatch. Made 1970

18ct White & Yellow gold Cartier Ellipse 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

Reference: 90810 A66

Reference: 9804 N38

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

Dial: Cobalt blue dial with baton hands

The Art Deco period was one of the first truly worldwide movements of fashion in the arts

along with fellow Pole François Czapek

One can observe two consecutive series for this model

The Cartier Tank was created in 1917 and was released for general sale two years later

Model: Carré

Made: 1959

300 Speedmaster Moonphase 345

Calibre: 78-1 (2512-1)