64 - CARTIER REF. 9705/1, GONDOLE JUMBO HORIZONTALE, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine and distinctive 18K yellow gold manually wound horizontal-form wristwatch with white Roman numeral “Paris” dial and Cartier deployant clasp.

CARTIER REF. 9705/1, GONDOLE JUMBO HORIZONTALE, 18K YELLOW GOLD A fine and distinctive 18K yellow gold manually wound horizontal-form wristwatch with white Roman numeral “Paris” dial and Cartier deployant clasp. Year: Circa 1970s Dial: White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, inner chemin de fer minute track and blued steel sword hands, signed Cartier Paris. Calibre: Cartier manually wound calibre 97B, 17 jewels, signed. Case: 18K yellow gold horizontal Gondole-form case with curved profile and screw-secured case back, ref. 9705/1, numbered 0091. Dimensions: Approx. 38 x 34.5 mm Gross Weight: Approx. 58.4 g Bracelet/Strap: Black alligator leather strap with signed Cartier 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. Signature: Dial, movement, case, crown and clasp. Introduced during the 1970s as part of the celebrated Louis Cartier Collection, the Gondole perfectly illustrates the maison’s remarkable creativity in case design. The unusual, generously proportioned case of the ref. 9705/1, with its distinctive stepped profile and elegant curves, offers a bold interpretation of Cartier’s traditional design language. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this rare reference features the desirable “Paris” dial, a particularly sought-after signature among collectors of vintage Cartier. With its distinctive proportions and unmistakable character, the Gondole remains one of the most fascinating creations of Cartier’s golden era of design.