WHY WE CURATED IT:
Most notable Cartiers, especially older ones, are four-sided. Tanks, Santos, Pantheres, Tonneaus, even Tortues (plus each of their myriad variations) are all either overtly or subtly four-sided. There were obscure early pieces that were circular, but these were all but forgotten until the 70s when Cartier revived them as Vendômes, named after the new Parisian boutique at Place Vendôme (second store to complement its historical flagship at 13 Rue de la Paix). Vendômes are slim and sleek, versus the similarly round Colisees which are more sculptural with thick bezels. Vendômes are some of the most understated Cartiers and here we have a very classic one with a lemon-beige dial and signature Roman numerals. Discreet as originally intended, but recognisably a Cartier at a glance.
CONDITION:
9.5/10 with barely any signs of wear. Crystal, hands and cabochon are clean. “Swiss-only” dial is pristine with no spidering. Caseback engravings and hallmarks are crisp and deep with intact protective sticker. Original Cartier buckle is used but excellent, paired with a new aftermarket strap. Movement in excellent health, and quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
30mm width excl. crown
36.8mm length incl. lugs
4.7mm thick
16mm lug width with custom T-bar cutouts
Dial width ~25.5mm
Wrist in photos is 15.8cm
CRYSTAL:
Sapphire
CASE:
925 sterling silver, 20 micron gold-plating
WATER RESISTANCE:
Assumed none, as per vintage watches
STRAP:
Aftermarket Burgundy croc-embossed with Cartier buckle
CALIBRE:
Cartier Cal. 90, 2-hander quartz
COMES WITH:
Watch, original Cartier buckle, aftermarket strap, Cartier travel box, Cartier booklets and folder, Cartier warranty certificate
TERMS OF SALE:
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