Lot 2002

Corum Buckingham for Cartier in 18K Gold

Sold
Estimate:
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold For:
$4,375
Brand:
Cartier
Category:
Watch
Sold for $4,375

CIRCA: 1970s
REF.: 12300
CASE NUMBER: 5913
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS:  36 mm square
DIAL:  Brushed champagne with applied Roman hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: 7 1/2 inches to 7 3/4 inches
BRACELET SIZE:
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: AV 4207

From the massive square case to the wide tapering bracelet, the Corum Buckingham is a style icon of the 1970s that made a big impact upon its introduction.  It is so popular it’s still being produced today.  The present example is extremely rare with a Cartier-signed dial and reference numbers.