1990s Diabolo Diamond 18k Gold

A rare-to-find Cartier Diabolo, this 1990s reference 1461 is particularly striking for its beautifully finished details and charmingly chunky proportions. The distinctive officer-style lugs are each set with diamonds, echoed by an oversized diamond-set crown that ties the design together.

The smooth, substantial 18k yellow gold case frames a silvered grained dial, where raised gold baton hour markers with mirror-polished accents are paired with Breguet-style hands and a black minute track. Powering the watch is the Cartier-signed Piaget caliber 9P2, an ultra-thin manual-wind movement and an unusual choice that adds another interesting detail to this Diabolo.

Fitted with a new custom-made burgundy alligator strap and secured by its Cartier 18k yellow gold deployant clasp. Bold without being oversized, the Diabolo has a distinctive presence that feels quite unlike Cartier’s better-known case shapes.