{"product_id":"circa-1930s-cartier-sterling-silver-movado-purse-watch","title":"Circa 1930s Cartier Sterling Silver Movado Purse Watch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eThis Cartier purse watch was produced in collaboration with Movado and represents a clever intersection of horology and design. Built into a sterling silver case wrapped in lizard leather, the watch is engineered to wind automatically each time the case is opened and closed. This mechanical solution reflects the experimental period of early 20th century watchmaking, when brands like Cartier explored alternative formats beyond the wristwatch. These purse watches were intended as functional jewelry pieces and were often owned alongside traditional wristwatches rather than replacing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eThis is a true cocktail watch in the purest sense. It is discreet, tactile, and designed to be handled rather than worn. The automatic winding mechanism tied to the case action gives it a sense of theater that modern watches rarely offer. For collectors interested in early Cartier oddities or mechanical curiosities, this is the type of piece that quietly stands apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eEvery watch we offer is carefully inspected and verified for authenticity. We stand behind the integrity of each piece and represent it accurately and transparently. Our goal is to ensure complete confidence when purchasing from Huntington Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purse Watch by Movado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purse format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver dial with applied Arabic numerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual wind movement with case-actuated winding mechanism\u003cstrong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver case shows honest surface wear consistent with age and use. The case remains structurally sound with legible hallmarks and factory markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic crystal shows surface marks consistent with age. No cracks noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dial displays even aging with warm patina. Printing remains clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original hands remain well-preserved.\u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45745946853559,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF2349.jpg?v=1768847481","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/circa-1930s-cartier-sterling-silver-movado-purse-watch","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}