Cartier Diabolo - Yellow gold - 1994 (full set)

Cartier Diabolo, the art of play and measurement Description Its name and design may be unfamiliar to you. The creative catalogue of the House of Cartier is full of unusual timepieces. The Cartier Diabolo is no exception: it is undoubtedly one of Cartier's least known and most singular models. The Cartier Diabolo seems to take its name from the iconic game of the same name: the watch plays on curves, symmetry, and volume. Unlike other Cartier models, it features a fairly thick, rounded case. It is framed by two lugs, each topped with a blue sapphire that directly echoes the winding crown, which also features a prominent sapphire cabochon. The play on volume is further emphasized by the domed crystal. Some codes dear to Cartier do not change: white dial, railway grid for minutes, Roman numerals, elegant blued "apple" or "Breguet" hands and Cartier signature. This 1994 Cartier Diabolo, accompanied by its original documents and pouch, could be described as a subtle balance between horological rigor and Parisian whimsy. Why did Françoise choose her? Françoise greatly appreciates the unique designs that Cartier is able to offer. The Cartier Diabolo is one of them. It's a watch that you don't often see and that deserves to be better known. A collector's item for those who know how to recognize the charm of a design that has been too long forgotten. An original watch offering a certain presence without being ostentatious. A confident look that fits the wrist perfectly. A watch that can be worn every day. History The Cartier Diabolo was conceived in 1992. It embodies the spirit of the 1990s with its penchant for experimentation and whimsy. It boldly plays with form, even though the Cartier Diabolo draws inspiration from the design of certain ladies' watches created at the beginning of the 20th century. Although the Cartier Diabolo has been produced in several versions (mechanical or quartz, with or without chronograph, various dimensions), it has not had the same production as iconic pieces from the House of Cartier such as the Tank and Santos.