13 Chopard A massive, highly sculptural and attractive, cuff manual watch in yellow gold, with quadruple step bezel and hammered decoration, retailed by Satsky & Co.
Estimate: Fr. 10'000 – 20'000
- Model Lady Cuff
- Year Circa 1970s
- Reference 2027
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 13'757
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Choapard bracelet, approximate length 155mm
- Movement Manual, jewelled
- Dimension 56mm width x 41mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Chopard here departs entirely from the conventions of classical watchmaking, offering instead a bold exercise in sculpture: an object that sits as much in the realm of jewelry as it does in horology. Made in the 1970s and retailed by Satsky & Co., this cuff watch is unapologetically massive, its presence defined by a richly textured, almost topographical surface. The case and bracelet are conceived as a single, continuous form, enveloping the dial within a dramatic, organic frame. The hammered decoration, executed with remarkable depth, creates a tactile landscape of light and shadow, evoking molten gold that has just settled into shape. At the heart of this composition lies the quadruple-step bezel, an architectural detail that draws the eye inward through successive, undulating layers. The dial itself, by contrast, is restrained and elegant. Signed Chopard Genève, it offers a calm, almost minimalist counterpoint to the exuberance of the exterior. Slim baton indexes and simple hands ensure legibility, while allowing the surrounding goldwork to remain the undisputed protagonist. Ruth Satsky & Co was a designer specializing in rare and historically significant vintage watches, known for curating exceptional timepieces with a strong emphasis on originality, particularly active in the 1960s and 1970s. This is not merely a watch, but a statement of the 1970s aesthetic at its most expressive: bold, unconventional, and deeply artistic. In its scale, texture, and presence, it stands as a compelling reminder of a period when watchmaking dared to blur the boundaries between timekeeping and wearable sculpture.