Cartier Paris Gondole Ellipse 1970s 18kt Yellow Gold Large Size

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

The hand wound classic… We are delighted to offer this fantastic Cartier Gondole Ellipse from the 1970s Louis Cartier Paris collection. The 28x32mm 18kt yellow gold stepped case is in beautiful original condition. The white dial has black Roman numerals and is signed PARIS. The blued steel hands and blue cabochon winder are both classic Cartier signatures. The watch is fitted with the pictured Bulang and Sons leather strap and comes with the original 18kt gold Cartier deployment clasp. PLEASE NOTE: To fit the deployment clasp, the strap must be cut to the required length. The watch will come with a pin buckle fitted and the new owner can fit the deployment as necessary. The manual wind movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. Specifications: - Cartier Gondole - 7829xxxx serial dating to the 1970s - 18kt gold case 28x32mm - White dial signed PARIS with Roman numerals - Blue cabochon winding crown - Manual wind movement - Bulang and Sons strap - 18kt Cartier deployment clasp - Fully serviced by our watchmaker - Includes a handmade leather watch pouch No, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention! While Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other watch models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs . The Louis Cartier collection, announced by Cartier Paris in 1973, constituted a redesign of the maison’s watch offerings upon its launch. Fresh takes on classics such as the Tank and Santos Dumont were accompanied by new designs, including that of the Ellipse. A slim, horizontal watch with a simple “Roman” dial, the Ellipse conveys the same spectacular design principles as the Tank in an unconventional format. This particular Ellipse features a beautiful yellow gold case, Cartier's signature cabochon winding crown, and its centerpiece white “Roman” Paris signed dial with blued steel sword hands. Paired to a brown leather strap with a matching 18k yellow gold hidden deployant clasp, this piece makes for a beautiful dress watch, or a daily driver! Everyone knows the Tank. This is your chance to own its equally compelling sibling!