BRAND: Cartier
MODEL: Vendome
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold
CASE MEASURES: 33 x 29 mm
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time
CONDITION: Very nice
The Vendôme has seen numerous iterations since its debut in 1973, and this early example is rare for its automatic caliber 170 movement. The 18k yellow gold case features a double-stepped bezel with cutouts at either end to accommodate a strap that integrates seamlessly into the design, paired with a small blue cabochon crown. It showcases Cartier’s signature dial, which has developed a charming speckled patina, with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and blued steel hands, and is signed Paris at the bottom. Fitted with a Cartier burgundy crocodile strap and a gold-plated buckle (non-Cartier), this uncommon 1970s piece blends vintage warmth with mechanical rarity.
Light wear shown, dial contains patina.
9 mm thick case.
Cartier caliber 170, 17 jewels automatic movement.
Sapphire crystal.
Serial x7003xxx (some of the numbers are difficult to discern from previous polish).
Cartier burgundy crocodile strap, 95% condition.
Gold-plated buckle, non-Cartier.
16 mm lug width.
Modelled on 6 inch wrist.
ID 357731576319
