Brand: Cartier Paris
Model: Faberge Incurvée
Reference: 78101
Year: Circa 1970s
Dial: Original Paris 1st Gen "Pagoda A" dial
Material: 18k solid yellow gold
Dimensions: 25mm by 32mm
Movement: Manual wind movement
Strap/Bracelet: Unsigned blue leather strap, accompanied by its original strap & 18k solid gold Cartier deployant clasp
Box/Papers: Period purchase receipt & presentational box from Paris boutique, Alex Stevens Vintage leather travel case
Condition: In excellent condition, original Paris dial is in immaculate condition, retaining an attractive gloss finish and bright hue, with no spidering or cracking to the lacquer. Case is excellent, appears unpolished, and numbering, hallmarks and signatures crisp to back.
Alex's Comments: The Faberge Incurvée is one of the lesser-known models of the renowned Cartier Paris output of the 1970s and 80s, probably because it is one of the rarer models made in low numbers. These watches don't come up particularly often anyway, especially not in such superb condition as this example. It's hard to know if the star of the show is the pristine Paris-signed dial, or that glorious 18k gold curved case, but it's certainly an unusual and stunning wristwatch for an elegant man or woman. It's safe to say, you won't see many - if any - of these out and about on people's wrists!