Reasons to Bid
This Cartier pocket watch, made in platinum in 1912, is paired with a matching Cartier platinum chain and purse from 1909, forming a complete period ensemble rather than a single piece. The watch features a guilloché dial with Breguet hands, showing the design approach Cartier used in its early 20th-century timepieces. Platinum watches from this era were produced in small numbers, as the metal was difficult to work with and was reserved only for higher-level pieces. The inclusion of a matching Cartier chain and purse adds significant historical context and strengthens the value of the set. For collectors of early Cartier or those interested in pre-Art Deco watchmaking, this set offers a well-documented and authentic example of Cartier’s work in platinum before wristwatches became standard.
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