At an event called Shapes of Cartier: The Finest Vintage Grouping Ever Assembled, the collection is expected to exceed $USD15 million in total.
The collection will be showcased at auctions in Hong Kong, Geneva and New York, which features timepieces designed in the 20th century and collected over more than two decades. Sam Hines, global chairman for Sotheby’s watches, said for high-profile collectors it was an opportunity not to be missed.
“The appeal of vintage Cartier lies in its ability to capture a moment in design history while remaining entirely timeless,” he said.
“Whether in the bold asymmetry of the Cartier Crash watch or the refined proportions of the Cartier Baignoire Allongée, each watch reflects a unique dialogue between artistry and innovation.
“This collection is remarkable not only for its breadth, but for its depth — particularly in its unprecedented assembly of Cartier London pieces, many of which are among the most important examples ever to appear on the market.”
Among the key pieces is Cartier’s London Crash watch, a rare oval wristwatch from 1987, influenced by Salvador Dalí’s works.
Sotheby’s will host the Geneva sale on 10 May and the New York edition on 15 June.
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