140 - Cartier, Santos 100 Falcon d'Art, Ref. 2744I, limited edition No. 22/30, likely circa 2007.

Cartier, Santos 100 Falcon d'Art, Ref. 2744I, limited edition No. 22/30, likely circa 2007. An impressive, rare, and superb white gold "Métiers d'Art" watch produced in a limited edition of 30 pieces, case, lugs, crown guard, and screw-down bezel finely set with diamonds; an extremely rare artistic dial featuring polychrome wood marquetry depicting a falcon amid a stylized botanical motif, with white gold hands. Functions: Hours and minutes. Screw-down case back, winding crown set with a diamond, Cal. 049 self-winding mechanical movement. Original white gold leather strap with a folding clasp. Accessories: “Collection Privée” presentation box and blank warranty card. Condition: Brand new from stock; movement was functioning at the time of catalog compilation. Cartier has a Métiers d’Art department where highly skilled artisans preserve traditional decorative techniques to create elaborate and meticulous embellishments on watch dials and cases. Dimensions: 38.20 x 37.40 mm An impressive, rare, and superb white gold Métiers d’Art wristwatch, produced as a limited edition of 30 pieces. Case, lugs, crown guard, and screw-down bezel finely set with diamonds; exceptionally rare polychrome wood marquetry dial depicting a falcon amidst a stylized botanical motif; white gold hands. Functions: Hours and minutes. Screw-down caseback, winding crown set with a diamond, automatic mechanical movement, caliber 049. Original leather strap with a white gold folding clasp. Accessories: Collection Privée presentation box and original blank warranty card. Condition: New old stock; movement was running at the time of cataloging. Cartier has a Métiers d’Art department, where highly skilled artisans carry on traditional decorative techniques to create elaborate and intricate embellishments on watch dials and cases.