18ct yellow gold Cartier ref. 78079 Gondole wristwatch. Made 1970

18ct yellow gold Cartier ref. 78079 Gondole 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

with Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe

The coin watch is a fascinating niche area of horology

perpetual calendar wristwatches as well as the first split-second chronograph wristwatch

SKU: 3057

Dial: Gold coloured dial featuring onyx hour indices and dauphine hands with black inserts and date aperture at 3 o'clock

Reference: 98125

length approximately 150mm

Movement: Gilded full plate with verge escapement

In 1967 was expanded further to include the Seamaster Genève and the most famous example being the Dynamic model launched in 1968 which was the epitome of the 1960's and 1970's

The 2nd Generation OMEGA Flightmaster was introduced in 1971 using a calibre 911 with a constant second’s subsidiary dial replacing the 24-hour indication dial which was originally fitted to the 1st Generation model

SKU: 02718

surrounding the dial and on the bow