The Cartier Love watch is a horological adaptation of the brand's iconic Love bracelet, a design conceived by Aldo Cipullo in 1969. This reference featured the bracelet's signature screw-head motif on the watch case and crown. Its case is made from 18k white gold and is distinguished by a factory-set bezel of 6 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier approaches horology with the perspective of a master jeweler, prioritizing form, proportion, and aesthetic purity. The Maison was a crucial pioneer of the modern wristwatch, creating the purpose-built Santos-Dumont in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and later the iconic Tank in 1917, whose "brancards" seamlessly integrated the case and lugs into a singular design.
While historically collaborating with ebauche movement suppliers, Cartier has since invested significantly in its own manufacture capabilities in Switzerland, developing a suite of in-house calibres. The brand's enduring significance lies not in technical innovation, but in creating a portfolio of iconic case shapes that are foundational to watchmaking itself.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: Undated Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 24mm Thickness: approx. 6mm Lug Width: 12mm
Case: 18k white gold case, mirror finished, light visible wear Bezel: 18k white gold bezel, set with 6 diamonds, light visible wear Dial: Sunburst silver opaline dial, printed Roman numerals Hands: Sword-shaped, blued-steel hands
Crown: Push/pull crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Black satin strap with 18k white gold ardillon buckle, light visible wear Caseback: Solid screwed caseback, light visible wear Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss Quartz Ebauche