Exquisite Wristwatch by Cartier Paris and Edmond Jaeger Embellished with Seed Pearls and Diamonds

Dating from the 1910s, this early platinum, seed pearl and diamond wristwatch was created by Cartier Paris in collaboration with Edmond Jaeger and European Watch & Clock. The square case with rounded corners , marked EJ for Edmond Jaeger, encloses a silvered dial with Roman numeral indicators and blued hands, case and geometric lugs enhanced with millegrain accents, and rose-cut diamond winding stem, approximate total diamond weight 3.50 carats, enclosing a signed European Watch and Clock Co. 19-jewel movement with 8 adjustments, joining a mesh band of platinum and seed pearl links, completed by a platinum and 18K gold deployant clasp set with rose and old European-cut diamonds. A great early Art Deco design from a visionary firm, this period wristwatch is a refined and historic piece of watchmaking history.