Cartier Tiger Eye Watch in 18K Gold

CIRCA: 1970s
CASE NUMBER: 1643
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 29.4 mm x 30.2 mm rectangular
DIAL: Inlaid checkerboard tiger eye stone dial with printed logo
BRACELET MATERIAL: Brown leather strap with 18K gold Cartier buckle
BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 8 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 97B

This Cartier 18K octagonal watch from the 1970s has an unmistakable design, with a checkerboard mosaic tiger eye dial accented by bold dauphine hands. The crown has a cabochon, a distinctive design feature of the marque. The 18K gold case features a double bevel around the edges. The manual wind caliber 97B is nice and clean. This watch is presented on its original brown strap with a solid 18K Cartier buckle.