Corum Buckingham for Cartier in 18K Gold

CIRCA: 1970s
REF.: 12300
CASE NUMBER: 5913
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 36 mm square
DIAL: Brushed champagne with applied Roman hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: 7 1/2 inches to 7 3/4 inches
BRACELET SIZE:
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: AV 4207

From the massive square case to the wide tapering bracelet, the Corum Buckingham is a style icon of the 1970s that made a big impact upon its introduction. It is so popular it's still being produced today. The present example is extremely rare with a Cartier-signed dial and reference numbers.

PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK GENTLEMAN
Condition Report: Dial appears to be reprinted. Case is in good condition with scratching throughout. Bracelet exhibits wear commensurate with age, in particular two dents on the side of the bracelet extending from the "12" hour marker side of the case. Watch is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the watch is in good condition.

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