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Cartier Vendome Bi-Plan (Ref. 2220) 18k YG "Manual", 2000s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Cartier (maker)
Date
2000s
Country of origin
France
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 32 mm
Stock no.
CTRSVBP
Credit line
Dealer listing, Craft & Tailored (CTRSVBP)
Catalogue title (original)
2000s Cartier Vendome Bi-Plan (Ref. 2220) 18k YG "Manual" (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Craft & Tailored (dealer), Los Angeles (stock number CTRSVBP), this is a wristwatch by Cartier, made in France, dated 2000s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 32 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

It's common knowledge that the Cartier Tank is one of the most iconic watch designs of all time, and other than some more eclectic references produced has remained relatively the same over its long run of production with only slight or minute changes over time. The Vendome Bi-Plan ref. 2220 features one of the most intricate dials we've seen from Cartier. The round guilloche dial is simply beautiful, making this watch a perfect companion for either Male or Female. The ref. 2220 Vendome Bi-Plan is powered by the reliable Piaget cal. 9P2 manual wind movement. This Cartier features a deployment strap and buckle system that is unique to the Vendome Bi-Plan, the buckle is flush and hidden underneath the case of the watch giving a flush and seamless appearance when on the wrist that is both comfortable and uniquely stylish. Stock # CTRSVBP Brand Cartier Style Vendome Bi-Plan Model 2220 Serial C12XXXX Size Unisex Material 18k Yellow Gold Dial White "Swiss" Millimeters 32mm Bracelet Original Cartier Dark Brown Crocodile Strap W/ Deployment Buckle CASE & BRACELET The round 18k yellow gold case remains in wonderful condition, showing only very light signs of use. The bar lugs remain in excellent condition as well. The case retains its original sapphire cabochon crown. All of the original case back engravings are fully intact and visible, located underneath the strap deployment. The strap is the original dark brown Cartier crocodile strap and the deployment clasp is functioning perfectly. DIAL & HANDS The white guilloche dial signed "SWISS" with printed Roman numerals is a work of art and remains in superb original condition. The original blued steel hands are also original and in excellent condition as well. ACCESSORIES

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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