SIGNED CARTIER, MOVEMENT SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE, CASE NO. 8766, THE CASE WITH JACQUES CARTIER ‘JC’ MARK AND LONDON HALLMARKS FOR 1972

This exciting and novel Cartier ‘Dice’ wristwatch is one of the London-made pieces that are among the most desirable of Cartier’s wristwatch creations. The London branch was run by Jean-Jacques Cartier, who had instigated the making of Cartier watches in London, and wanted to create a timepieces that truly responded to the spirit of the age. Subsequently, the swinging London of the 1960s and early 1970s became a golden era for Cartier wristwatch design and some of the company’s most avant-garde timepieces were designed and made in Cartier’s London workshops during this period, including of course, the most memorable Cartier London watch of all, the ‘Crash’.

Today collectors seek London-made Cartier wristwatches above all others, only ever made in extremely small numbers, it is also appreciated that the bold design and quality of these wristwatches was never to be repeated, their vintage yet timeless style has transcended mere fashion to become 20^th century icons.