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

Like a ray of sunshine

Description

The name Riviera alone evokes sunshine, summer on the terrace, and the Côte d'Azur. This is undoubtedly why this piece was named as such. Thus, with finesse and refinement, the Riviera presented plays with the light thanks to its diamond setting on the bezel and on the baguettes that adorn the 18-carat yellow gold "grain de riz" bracelet. The attention to detail is also reflected on the sides of the case where the gold, like waves, is engraved.

A rare solar-powered model. The dial is signed "Paris," indicating that it was produced exclusively in Paris. This jewel, both a watch and a piece of jewelry, features a hand-wound mechanical movement.

To top it all off, this Cartier Riviera comes with its 1996 papers and its box.

Why did Françoise choose it?

More than a watch, this Cartier Riviera is a true gem, an impression accentuated by the size of its case. Françoise likes to demonstrate that the worlds of jewelry and watchmaking are intimately linked. This piece illustrates this perfectly.

It's undeniably very elegant. A rare jewelry watch that you won't soon see on someone else's wrist. A watch that you'll wear in the evening like a piece of jewelry, but whose style can also be offbeat during the day with jeans and a shirt. With its fine craftsmanship and details, this model avoids the "flashy" look that some overly jewelry-like watches can have.

Just look at this watch to understand Françoise's choice. A precious piece, all finesse and elegance. If it weren't so beautiful to look at, you might forget it was on your wrist. A nod to the jewelry world of Cartier.

History

The history of the Cartier Riviera is relatively unknown. It was 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.