Pierre Cardin x Jaeger "Espace" PC 112 Red - c. 1970

When Jaeger meets Pierre Cardin: playing with the codes Description This watch, conceived by Pierre Cardin, perfectly illustrates the audacity and imagination of the French designer. Designed for Jaeger, it breaks with the traditional stylistic codes of watchmaking. It is a design object in red Lucite and metal, worn on the wrist, a testament to an era and the extravagance that Cardin was known for: Parisian soirées, Courrèges skirts, colorful patterns... It is worn on a matte blue leather strap. Its vibrant red color offers numerous reflections, creating plays of light that enhance the watch's volumes, characteristic of the 1970s, undoubtedly evoking the space-age spirit from which the collection originated. Why did Françoise choose her? Françoise loves these slightly crazy, out-of-the-ordinary designs. Completely unique pieces that you won't see anywhere else, and whose The design breaks free from what we know. Watches that, although vintage, seem futuristic. This is undoubtedly a watch that reflects its era. A rare model that will delight collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional timepieces, with Jaeger quality, of course. A timeless piece, typical of 1970s design, that definitely requires a confident style. It would pair perfectly with a casual yet understated outfit to create a striking contrast. History Launched between 1971 and 1973, the collection Space signs the collaboration between the designer Pierre Cardin and watchmaker Jaeger. It is said to have been inspired by space expeditions, particularly that of Yuri Gagarin in 1961. Watches at that time were made of non-precious materials such as metal, lucite, and crystals. etc. All were designed with a manual movement and feature designs playing on geometric volumes whose lines are borrowed from the space universe.