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Cartier Trocadéro Vintage ‘Ladies’ Yellow Gold White Dial
Trocadéro
Box
Papers
Year
1990s
€15,900.00
Specification
Description
The Trocadéro represents one of Cartier’s most elusive creations. Part of Cartier’s golden era of high-jewelry timepieces during the 1980s, when the maison produced opulent ladies’ watches combining precious metals with lavish gem-setting. The Trocadéro name references the iconic Parisian plaza near the Eiffel Tower, evoking refined French elegance. Its square cushion 21mm x 21mm case with rounded corners follows Art Deco sensibilities that defined Cartier’s design language, while the distinctive five-row beaded bracelet construction creates fluid, jewelry-like wrist presence. The diamond-set bezel and integrated diamond links connecting case to bracelet exemplify Cartier’s jewelry-making mastery, transforming a timepiece into wearable sculpture. The Trocadéro represents one of Cartier’s most elusive ladies’ jewelry watches from the 1980s—a piece that collectors encounter far less frequently than the more ubiquitous Panthère or Tank Française.
The square 21mm x 21mm case architecture reflects Cartier’s enduring fascination with geometric forms, echoing the angular DNA found in the Santos and Tank families while maintaining its own distinct personality.
The defining feature here is the factory-set diamond bezel—single-cut stones meticulously hand-set into the yellow gold surround, creating that subtle interplay between precious metal and gemstone that defines haute joaillerie watchmaking. Cartier extended this diamond treatment to the crown as well, a detail that underscores the jewelry-forward philosophy of the piece. The white dial presents classic Cartier design language: Roman numerals in black lacquer, and blued steel hands that have become synonymous with the maison’s aesthetic since the early 20th century.
The bracelet merits particular attention. Rather than the conventional link construction, this Trocadéro features a five-row beaded bracelet in solid 18-karat yellow gold—a design that required significant metalwork expertise to execute properly. Each spherical element was individually formed and assembled, creating a fluid, articulated band that drapes elegantly around the wrist.
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