Cartier Ceinture Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
CartierThis Cartier "Ceinture" gentleman's wristwatch, dating to circa 1970, features an octagonal case constructed of 18 ct. pink gold. The watch measures 27 x 27 mm and is presented with an 18 ct. gold deployant clasp.
The case is designed in two parts with a stepped bezel and a case back secured by four gold screws. Its white dial displays black Roman numerals and is distinguished by a concealed Cartier signature. The time is indicated by blued steel "Gladio" hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a 7 1/2 caliber rhodium-plated movement, which is finished with "fausses-côtes" decoration. The movement includes 17 jewels, an anchor escapement, a monometallic balance, a flat balance spring, and an antishock mechanism.
The auction description notes that the dial, case, and movement are signed and that the watch is in good condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Octagonal wristwatch
- Maker
- Cartier
- Model
- Ceinture
- Dimensions
- 27 x 27 mm
- Case Material
- 18 ct. pink gold
- Movement Type
- Mechanical, 17 jewels
- Place recorded
- Paris
- Movement finish
- Rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes
- Case construction
- Two-part, stepped bezel
- Maker / attribution
- Cartier
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is powered by a 7 1/2 ligne rhodium-plated mechanical movement. The movement decoration consists of "fausses-côtes" pattern. Technical components within the movement include 17 jewels and an anchor escapement. The movement is equipped with a monometallic balance, a flat balance spring, and an antishock mechanism. Signatures are present on the dial, case, and movement.
- Case and Dial
- The Cartier Ceinture wristwatch features an octagonal case finished in 18 ct. pink gold. The construction consists of two parts with a stepped bezel design. The case back is fastened to the main body using four gold screws. The watch includes a white dial marked with Roman numerals. The dial design incorporates a hidden Cartier signature. Time is displayed via blued steel hands described as "Gladio" style. The dimensions are specified as 27 x 27 mm.
- Visible features
- • Case shape is octagonal • Dial features Roman numerals • Hands are blued steel "Gladio" style • Movement includes fausses-côtes decoration
- Condition and Accessories
- The watch is accompanied by an 18 ct. gold deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the object is in good condition. The documentation lists the watch as a gentleman's model originating from Paris.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact date is described only as circa 1970
- Research required: The specific movement caliber number is not fully identified beyond the 7 1/2 ligne measurement