Cartier Riviera "Paris" Yellow Gold & Diamonds - 1996 (full set)

Like a ray of sunshine Description The name Riviera alone evokes sunshine, summer on a terrace, and the French Riviera. This is undoubtedly why this timepiece was named as such. Thus, with its delicate and refined elegance, the Riviera watch plays with light thanks to its diamond setting on the bezel and on the baguette-cut diamonds that adorn the 18-karat yellow gold "rice grain" bracelet. This attention to detail is also evident on the sides of the case, where the gold is engraved in a wave-like pattern. A rare solar-powered model. The dial is signed "Paris," indicating exclusively Parisian production. This timepiece, a jewel of both watchmaking and jewelry, features a hand-wound mechanical movement. To complete the package, this Cartier Riviera comes with its 1996 papers and its case. Why did Françoise choose her? More than just a watch, this Cartier Riviera is a true jewel, an impression accentuated by the size of its case. Françoise likes to show that the worlds of jewelry and watchmaking are intimately linked. This piece perfectly illustrates this. It is undeniably very elegant. A rare jewelry watch that you are unlikely to see on another wrist. A watch you can wear in the evening like a piece of jewelry, but whose style can also be dressed down during the day with jeans and a shirt. Thanks to its refined craftsmanship and attention to detail, this model avoids the "flashy" look that some overly ornate watches can have. One look at this watch is all it takes to understand Françoise's choice. A precious piece, all finesse and elegance. If it weren't so beautiful to look at, you might forget you were wearing it. A nod to the jewelry world of Cartier. History The history of the Cartier Riviera is rather unknown. It is believed to have been introduced in the late 1970s, around 1977. The watch, released in two sizes at the time (30 and 26 mm), was equipped with a mechanical movement despite the quartz crisis.