Description

150-piece limited edition Cartier Pebble in Yellow Gold.

Following the Privé Collection in 2015 which re-released the Cloche and Crash amongst others, Cartier has once again reached into its archives to revive a legend—the Cartier Pebble, one of the rarest and most coveted timepieces ever created by Cartier London. Originally released in 1972 in extremely limited numbers (rumored to be fewer than six pieces), the Pebble’s unmistakable aesthetic is a perfect fusion of classic Cartier elegance and a bold, avant-garde design philosophy.

The 36mm 18k yellow gold case takes the form of a perfectly smooth pebble, embracing a unique square dial with softly rounded edges—an unmistakable Cartier signature. This shape, often referred to as the “Baseball” due to its resemblance to a baseball diamond, is a masterclass in proportions and balance.

Cartier stays true to the original with an off-white eggshell opaline dial in a tilted square shape, featuring signature Roman numerals and blued steel sword hands. Powering this masterpiece is the Cartier Caliber 430 MC, a manual-winding movement based on the Piaget 430P. This ultra-thin caliber (only 2.15mm thick) allows the case to remain elegantly slim while delivering its time-only function for up to 38 hours.

Cartier has limited this reissue – under ref. WGPB0003 – to just 150 individually numbered pieces, making it a true grail for collectors. Paired with a beige calf leather strap and a classic ardillon buckle, this watch is a seamless blend of vintage charm and modern craftsmanship.

Cartier – Bio

Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847, the house of Cartier is the luxury jewellers by reference in France.
Jewellers of the royal family and their prominent entourage, they quickly acquired fame in Europe. Later Louis Cartier gave a second life to old watchmaking traditions with pieces like the mystery clocks, gem-set watches and other flamboyant pieces.

One of their iconic models called the Santos was made in 1904 for his friend and client the aviator from Brazil, Alberto Santos-Dumont.   Followed by other successful models like the Tonneau in 1906, the Tortue in 1912 and the famous Tank in 1919 to mention few. The brand stayed in the family until 1964 and is now owned by a Swiss watch group.