Cartier Vendome ref 81001 white Paris yellow gold

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Cartier Vendome ref 81001 white Paris yellow goldThe Cartier Vendme collection represents one of the purest expressions of the Maison's design language. Instantly recognizable by its elegant round case and refined proportions, it became an icon throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, embodying the effortless sophistication that defined the era. While most collectors associate the Vendme with the Must de Cartier vermeil modelsgold plated silver pieces that introduced Cartier to a wider audiencesolid

Its steel case is built using the renowned Super Compressor case construction developed by Ervin Piquerez S

distinctive numerals

The black dial—an uncommon and highly desirable configuration for the era—features Arabic numerals and tritium-filled hands and markers that have aged into a warm

yet technically anchored in one of the most proven automatic architectures ever produced

the hand-wound cal

all leathers are made in Italy and come from ancient tanneries on the Tuscan territory that still operate with age-old and traditional techniques

Debuting in 1992

While the Maison is universally associated with rectangular cases

The defining element of this specific example is the Silver dial with cream subcounters configuration

More than a dress watch

There’s a certain purity in early-60s Oyster Precision pieces—an honesty that modern watches rarely achieve

ensuring perfect legibility

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