Cartier Must De Quartz Ronde 1800-1

Specifications

Year: 1980s 
Box/Papers: No/No
Serial: 003860
Case size: 32mm / 34mm with crown 
Movement: Cartier Quartz 
Crystal: Mineral
Strap Size: Full length 

Condition

This is an absolutely stunning and classy vintage must-have Must De Cartier Ronde with its original quartz movement which is keeping excellent time. This beautiful watch features a sterling silver case which is gold plated embellished with all the hallmarks of a Cartier watch including a secret signature, crown jewel, the rail track and the blued hands with a fascinating story of production. This stylish timepiece is a unisex watch suited to both a lady and a gentleman. 

Dial - The dial is in almost perfect condition. It features the iconic Louis Cartier rail tracks on the outer edge, a secret signature which (no longer a secret) you can find at 10 o'clock of the Roman numerals, a stylishly small framed and fully functioning day and the amazing Blued Sword Hands - you can read the their fascinating story below. 

Case - The gold plated silver case is in nice condition and shows just light scratches and tiny dents from use over time. There is some loss to the plating on one side of the edge.

Crown - The crown is fully original and works perfectly in all of its functions. It's fluted edge decorated with the Cartier iconic sapphire cabochon stone add a mesmerising and luxurious touch.

Movement - This piece encases its original Cartier quartz movement which is working perfectly and keeping excellent time. 

Case back - The case back is in good condition and shows just light signs of wear. All the markings and hallmarks are clearly visible.

Strap - This watch comes with its original Cartier leather strap.

Crystal - Mint 

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

The Blued Hands Story

The blue hands are the product of a watchmaking tradition found in the Swiss mountains. It’s here, whilst seeking to find a way to prevent watch hands (which at that time were not water resistant) from corroding under the tough climate conditions, where the watchmakers invented the process of bluing. This expertise has since been preserved and carried out by Cartier in a unique way: the hands are placed in kilns that are heated to over 300° for a duration of time which is calculated down to the second in order to obtain the iconic blue colour of the Cartier hands.
Producing these hands requires over 20 different procedures and over 10 different techniques such as hammering, cutting and polishing. Each second, minute and hour hand is selected and paired so that the hands placed on each watch are the exact same blue colour.

If you have any further questions about this piece please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram. 

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Terms of sale

Please note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.

We are a registered limited company and can be found on companies house and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.

We guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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