Cartier Pebble-Shaped Watch Privé

About this reference

The Cartier Privé Pebble-Shaped Watch, reference WGPB0003, was released in 2022 as a limited edition of 150 individually numbered pieces to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original 1972 design. Collectors value this reference for its faithful 36mm 18k yellow gold "baseball" case construction and the eggshell-colored dial featuring Roman numerals and a secret signature at seven o'clock. It is powered by the ultra-thin, manual-wind Manufacture caliber 430 MC. This release follows the extreme rarity of the 1970s London originals, of which only six large-scale examples are believed to exist. On the secondary market, the WGPB0003 typically commands prices in the $80,000 to $110,000 range. A notable auction result occurred in May 2023 at Phillips Geneva, where an example of this reference achieved approximately $105,000, confirming sustained demand for the Privé collection’s historical reissues.