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Cartier

Ref. WGCC0002, 4337

Cloche Privé Collection

A highly attractive and rare limited edition yellow gold bell-shaped wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, numbered 56 of a limited edition of 100 pieces

Estimate
CHF20,000 - 40,000
€21,500 - 43,100
$24,500 - 48,900
CHF40,640
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Cartier
Year
2021
Reference No
WGCC0002, 4337
Case No
056/100
Model Name
Cloche Privé Collection
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 1917 MC, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold Cartier pin buckle
Dimensions
37.15 mm length and 28.75 mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Cartier warranty card dated September 24, 2021, certificate and warranty booklet, numbered Certificate of Origin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
In 2021, Cartier reintroduced the iconic Cloche de Cartier as part of their exclusive Privé Collection, honoring the original 1920s design while incorporating modern refinements. This limited-edition release features the distinctive bell-shaped case with a slim profile, available in yellow gold, pink gold, and platinum, with only 100 pieces produced in each metal. True to its heritage, the Cloche’s unique design allows it to function both as a wristwatch and a desk clock, a nod to its dual-purpose origins.

Each variation offers its own distinct dial personality: the yellow gold model, like the present example, features a golden radially brushed dial; the pink gold version showcases an anthracite grey sunburst dial; and the platinum edition offers a matte cream-colored dial. All models are adorned with blue steel sword hands and a cabochon-set crown—sapphire for the gold versions and ruby for the platinum. The inverted dial layout, with Roman numerals rotated 90° and a railway minute track on the outer rim, enhances its charm, while thoughtful details like the hidden Cartier signature within the Roman numeral seven and the fully polished case elevate its elegance. A true collector’s piece, the 2021 Cloche de Cartier seamlessly blends classic design with modern craftsmanship, celebrating the maison’s rich horological heritage in a bold and unconventional way. Accompanied by its original accessories, the present example offers a rare opportunity to own this intricate and captivating timepiece.

Cartier

French
With the Constitution of 1848 came a new standard for luxury in France. Founded one year prior by Louis-Francois Cartier, the house of Cartier was one of the first to use platinum in jewelry making. This incredibly expensive material became the stepping-stone for Cartier to experiment in form, mechanisms and attitude. It helped men move from pocket watches to wristwatches, effectively making the watch much more functional and prominent in a man's overall wardrobe.Cartier did not only touch on functionality. Inspired by a commissioned painting by George Barbier featuring a black panther at the feet of an elegantly bejeweled woman, Cartier began incorporating wild animals in his designs—most notably, Cartier Panthère rings, bangle bracelets and watches. Yet it wasn't until the late 1960s that the house of Cartier debuted their iconic yellow and rose gold LOVE collection, which includes the famous bracelet that only a special screwdriver can open. 
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