WHY WE CURATED IT:
Most notable Cartiers are four-sided. Tanks, Santos, Pantheres, Tonneaus, even Tortues (plus each of their myriad variations) are all either overtly or subtly four-sided. Uncommon early circular pieces were all but forgotten until the 70s when Cartier revived them as Vendômes, named after the new Parisian boutique at Place Vendôme (to complement its historical flagship at 13 Rue de la Paix). Vendômes are some of the most underrated Cartiers and here we have a particularly meaningful one with a “Trinity” dial; the brand’s iconic combo of yellow, rose and white gold tones to signify love, friendship and loyalty. This dial is spectacularly dynamic, going from full black to the triple-spectrum depending on the light. We also love the vertical grooves outboard of the Roman-markered minute track, distorting through the crystal’s edges and reflecting against the rehaut. An ultrathin forever classic complete with Cartier pouch and original warranty papers!
CONDITION:
9.5/10 with only very small signs of wear. Crystal, dial, hands and cabochon are clean. Caseback has crisp and deep engravings and hallmarks. Aftermarket strap is new and original Cartier buckle is excellent. Movement in excellent health, and quartz-accurate.
DIMENSIONS:
24.2mm width excl. crown
30.8mm length incl. lugs
5.1mm thick
14mm lug width with custom T-bar cutouts
Dial width ~19.8mm
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 semi-gloss russet croc-embossed with Cartier buckle (12mm)
CALIBRE:
Cartier Cal. 690, 2-hander quartz
COMES WITH:
Watch, Cartier buckle, aftermarket strap, Cartier service pouch, original warranty papers with folder
TERMS OF SALE:
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