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Cartier “Fabergé”

The Cartier ref. 78101 is nicknamed “Fabergé” because, when Cartier launched the Louis Cartier Collection in 1973, the maison assigned evocative names to several of the 12 different models (Ceinture, Gondole, Cristallor, etc.).



For this particular reference — a cushion‑shaped case with rounded corners — Cartier chose the name “Fabergé” as an explicit allusion to the world of Peter Carl Fabergé, especially the famous imperial eggs.



The “Grand Modèle” (large size model) measures 26 x 33 x 7 mm. 






























credit: @theydid (1), Breloque, eguchi-store.jp (movement) Antiqurious (dial with hands + two wrist shots) & @timebyraf

White gold examples are very rare, but they exist.



According to the page below, the model was originally called “rectangle cintré coins arrondis” (curved rectangle with rounded corners)


credit: @morillo55


The Small Model measures 26 x 32 mm






credit: @watchalia

How do you like this model and case shape?

BONUS: THE 12 MODELS OF THE 1973 LOUIS CARTIER COLLECTION (check this article by Anthony Traina for Hodinkee)

• Baignoire (ref. 78094)
• Ceinture (ref. 78099)
• Coussin Bamboo (ref. 78102)
• Cristallor (ref. 78096)
• Ellipse (ref. 78091)
• Fabergé (ref. 78101)
• Gondolo (ref. 97050)
• Santos-Dumont (ref. 78097)
• Square (ref. 97051)
• Tank Louis (ref. 78086)
• Tank Normale (ref. 78092)
• Vendôme (ref. 78090)

credit: Hodinkee

Thanks for reading.

Best, Emmanuel