Cartier Ceinture 18k yellow gold, Paris dial, LM size ref 78099 - lifetime guarantee card, full set

Maker: Cartier
Model: Ceinture
Year: 1970’s
Dial: White Lacquer Paris dial
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Dimensions: 27mm by 27.5mm diameter; 6.6mm thickness
Case serial: 780993510
Caliber: Manual caliber 78-1
Service history: NA, +13.9 seconds per day
Bracelet/Strap: generic black calf strap. Comes also with Cartier gold plated pin buckle
Lug Width: 16mm
Box/Papers: full set with Cartier lifetime guarantee card

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 Tank 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. Made of 18k 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 LM size which was produced for men's. At 27mm x 27.5mm and 6.6mm thick, for Cartier purists, the LM size Ceinture is the preferred size compared to the ladies SM size or the XL Jumbo size which was powered by an automatic movement. 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 the LM (large size) is in overall excellent vintage condition. The 18k gold octagonal case is unpolished and its double stepped bezel is in fantastic condition. For a Cartier from this era, the case along with its octagonal crown is in excellent condition. The dial is the original Paris signed white lacquered dial which is rare given most dials get replaced by Cartier during servicing to a "Swiss made" dial. The majority of Cartier white lacquered dials produced in the 70's form a crack but this example is free from cracks. The dial has light blemishes along the edges and shows aging throughout. The original black painted numerals is in beautiful condition. The caliber 78-1 movement is running well. The watch comes with a generic black calf strap with a Cartier gold plated pin buckle. The watch comes as a full set with the original Cartier outer/inner box, guarantee booklet, life time guarantee card with matching serials, and papers including the retailer information. The lifetime guarantee card remains valid and can be presented at any Cartier boutique for complimentary servicing of the watch.

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