Cartier Vendôme Trinity Large - c. 1990
Cartier Vendôme Trinity Large - c. 1990
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A not-so-classic Cartier classic: a meeting at the heart of creation
Description
The Vendôme is a great classic of the Maison! The very round, almost uninterrupted case recalls the simplest watch form. The strap, connected to the case by thin horizontal attachments, seems barely to hold the watch. The dial of course adopts the emblematic codes of Cartier: white background, Roman numerals, railroad. And here is that from a classic watch, Cartier once again shows us the originality of which the Maison is capable. The use of the alloy of 3 golds, 3 cardinal values, already available in the Trinity range, adds a little originality: pink gold for love, yellow gold for fidelity and finally white gold which symbolizes friendship.
Why did Françoise choose it?
Françoise places great trust in the Vendôme, which she often offers to her clients. Like the Place of the same name, the Cartier Vendôme evokes luxury and its subtlety, all in finesse. The Vendôme also allows for the offer of a model with a round dial that was then uncommon at Cartier, known for its "shaped" watches. Françoise adores the Trinity range, as much for what it represents and its history as for the reflections it brings to a piece of jewelry.
With its 30 mm diameter, this watch will fit on both a woman's and a man's wrist.
History
In 1934, Louis Cartier patented a new way of attaching leather bracelets: on each side, a horizontal bar was inserted into a central buckle fixed to the case. The Trinity range, playing on the alliance of white gold, yellow gold and pink gold for the 3 cardinal values according to Louis Cartier (fidelity, love, friendship), was first introduced in jewelry in 1924 before being extended to other ranges of Cartier.
The Cartier Vendôme was introduced around 1973 as a tribute to the eponymous Parisian square, a meeting place for jewelers and watchmakers. The two clasps are said to evoke the two streets leading to Place Vendôme: rue de la Paix and rue de Castiglione.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Material
Material
18-karat yellow, pink, and white gold case. Gold-plated Cartier pin buckle. Green leather strap by Cartier. Sapphire crystal.
Usage instructions
Usage instructions
Authentication
Authentication
Every piece undergoes a two-step expert review before joining our selection.
Françoise and her team, collectors and horology enthusiasts for many years, examine it first.
Our partner watchmakers, with whom we work closely, then carry out the technical authentication.
Condition
Condition
Our photographs are true to life: taken in-house with a macro lens, they capture every detail of a piece with precision — including marks or scratches that may be less visible to the naked eye.
We never retouch a watch's condition; only the brightness of the photograph may be adjusted.
Serial numbers are removed from photographs to protect the authenticity of each piece.
Shipping
Shipping
Worldwide shipping and insurance are offered for each item upon receipt of payment.
Any customs duties and local taxes, which vary depending on the country of destination, remain your responsibility.
In Paris, hand-delivery is possible by appointment, once funds have been received.
Return and refund policy
Return and refund policy
Despite photos and descriptions that we hope are as accurate as possible, we know that the relationship with a piece of jewelry, a watch, is above all physical.
That's why we offer a 14-day return period, no questions asked, with a refund within 5 days of receiving the watch.
However, the watch must be in an aesthetic and mechanical condition similar to when it was sent.
A question?
A question?
Contact us or consult our Your questions, our answers page. A private appointment in Paris is also possible, upon request.
