Barthelay Silver Wristwatch – Rectangular Case, Vintage Model

This exceptional Barthelay silver wristwatch is a distinctive and historically significant model from a manufacture best known for its close relationship and frequent collaborations with Cartier. Barthelay supplied cases and complete watches of exceptional quality, and this model closely reflects the design language seen in Cartier collaborations of the period.

Crafted in silver, the watch features a refined rectangular case measuring approximately 18 × 38 mm, offering elegant proportions and a strong architectural presence on the wrist. The stepped case construction and elongated silhouette echo the aesthetic principles that made similar Cartier-associated models so enduringly desirable.

The dial is clean and balanced, with Roman numerals and a classic minute track that emphasize legibility and timeless design. Slender hands complete the composition, reinforcing the understated elegance for which Barthelay-produced watches are appreciated by knowledgeable collectors.

Barthelay models of this exact configuration are seldom encountered, particularly in well-preserved condition. Their connection to Cartier’s design universe and shared case architecture make them especially appealing to collectors of early rectangular and Tank-inspired wristwatches.

The watch has been carefully inspected and authenticated, preserving its original character and period integrity. It is offered as a genuine vintage Barthelay timepiece, curated by Gallery Suez, a trusted vintage watch boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Highlights

• Vintage Barthelay wristwatch
  
• Silver rectangular case
  
• Case size approximately 18 × 38 mm
  
• Design closely associated with Cartier collaborations
  
• Elegant stepped case architecture
  
• Highly collectible early rectangular model
  
• Curated by Gallery Suez, Antwerp

A refined choice for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a historically important Barthelay wristwatch with strong Cartier design influence and enduring vintage appeal.

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