Cartier Ceinture 18k White & Yellow Gold, SM size, ref 78210 - mechanical wind movement

Maker: Cartier
Model: Ceinture
Year: 1970’s
Dial: White Lacquer Paris dial
Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold and White Gold
Size: SM (small)
Dimensions: 24.5mm by 25mm diameter; 6.6mm thickness
Case serial: 782100247
Caliber: Manual caliber 78-1
Service history: December 2024, +7.5 seconds per day
Bracelet/Strap: New green calf epsom strap. Includes original Cartier 18k yellow gold deployant clasp
Lug Width: 14mm
Box/Papers: Cartier box only

The Ceinture was originally introduced by Cartier in 1927. Over 50 years later, during the early 1970's, Cartier reintroduced the Ceinture as one of 12 special "shaped" watches that formed part of the “Louis Cartier Collection”. This 12 shape collection included familiar models such as the Ellipse, Cristallor, Gondollo, and Stepped Tank. The word Ceinture in French translates to "belt", and the watch was named as such given its resemblance to the buckle of a belt. The Ceinture in this era was produced either in white gold, yellow gold, or a combination of white gold and yellow gold. The octagonal case has a beautiful double stepped bezel and the manual wind 78-1 caliber can be wound by a flat octagonal crown. The present example here is the Ceinture in the SM size which was produced for women's. At 24.5mm x 25mm and 6.6mm thick, the case on this Ceinture is made from a combination of white gold and yellow gold making it a more eccentric but brilliant variant from the Louis Cartier collection. The Ceinture stands as a perfect example of why Cartier is often referred to as the "master of shapes". The maison's astonishing talent lies in crafting refreshingly unique designs that defy the traditional norms of their era, leaving us truly amazed.

This Cartier Ceinture in white and yellow gold is in overall great vintage condition. The octagonal case is strong and its unique double stepped bezel is in fantastic condition. The case has light scratches throughout but has most likely never been polished in the past. For a Cartier from this era, the case is in excellent condition. The Paris signed dial is in overall great condition too with no major blemishes. As with the vast majority of Cartier white lacquered dials produced in the 70's, the dial has formed minor cracks throughout and can be seen from an angle. The original black painted numerals is in beautiful condition. The caliber 78-1 movement has been serviced by the previous owner in December 2024 and was checked by our watchmaker. It is currently running well at +7.5 seconds per day. The watch comes with a Cartier leather strap that has disintegrated and is unusable. As such, we've paired the watch with a new green epsom calf strap. The watch comes also with its original 18k yellow gold Cartier deployant buckle which in itself is extremely valuable and coveted. The watch also comes with its original Cartier box. 

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