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Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jun 28, 2026

LOT 206

CARTIER, REVERSO DUALTIME BLACK DIAL YELLOW GOLD

EUR 50,000 - 100,000

CHF 46,100 - 93,000 / HKD 454,000 - 910,000 / USD 58,000 - 116,000 / JPY 9,250,000 - 18,490,000

An extremely rare and fine rectangular reversible manual winding wristwatch with 2 time zones, white and very rare black dial, roman numerals. with 18k yellow gold deployant clasp


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Cartier

Model REVERSO DUALTIME BLACK DIAL YELLOW GOLD

Year 1971

Case No. 032976

Bracelet Leather with 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp

Caliber 838/1 signed Cartier

Length 24

Width 36 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Combining the timeless elegance of the Reverso case with the sophistication of a dual-time display, this extraordinary 1971 example stands among the rarest and most refined interpretations ever produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre during the golden era of rectangular dress watches. Housed in an elegant yellow gold reversible case, the watch is distinguished by the presence of both a classical white dial and an exceptionally rare black dial, creating a striking aesthetic contrast rarely encountered on vintage Reverso production.

Originally conceived in the 1930s for polo players seeking to protect their watch crystals during sporting activities, the Reverso rapidly evolved into one of the most iconic and architecturally significant wristwatch designs of the twentieth century. By the 1970s, production had become extremely limited, rendering surviving examples from the period particularly elusive and highly desirable among collectors. The dual-time configuration further enhances the technical and aesthetic appeal of the piece, while the elegant Roman numerals and blued steel hands preserve the timeless Art Deco spirit that defines the Reverso lineage.

Adding further exclusivity, the watch is accompanied by its 18k yellow gold deployant clasp, completing an exceptionally coherent and luxurious ensemble. Combining rarity, elegant proportions and remarkable visual presence, this highly unusual dual-dial Reverso represents a superb example of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s creativity and refinement during one of the manufacture’s most collectible periods.