Cartier Ellipse Vendôme Louis GM 18K Yellow Gold w/ Cartier Service 2024 Ref. 78090 from 1970s

A beautifully preserved Cartier Ellipse Vendôme Louis GM Ref. 78090 in solid 18k yellow gold, combining an unusual rounded case design with the unmistakable elegance of vintage Cartier.

The generous 33 mm case gives this model a wonderful presence on the wrist while remaining refined and elegant. The watch presents beautifully following an extensive Cartier service in 2024, costing CHF 975. The intervention included a complete service, new crystal, new dial, new blued steel hands and a light case polish.

Inside beats the classic Cartier Calibre 78-1 manual-wind movement, running excellent. The spotless dial is complemented by perfect blued steel hands and the signature blue sapphire cabochon crown.

The watch is fitted with a handmade Belgian black leather strap and its original Cartier vermeil pin buckle. It is accompanied by the complete Cartier service paperwork and a red velvet Cartier service pouch.

Highlights:

• Reference 78090

• Solid 18k yellow gold

• 33 mm GM case

• Cartier Cal. 78-1 manual-wind movement

• Complete Cartier service in 2024

• CHF 975 Cartier service

• New Cartier dial, crystal and blued steel hands

• Lightly polished by Cartier

• Blue sapphire cabochon crown

• Cartier service paperwork

• Red velvet Cartier service pouch

• Handmade Belgian black leather strap

• Original Cartier vermeil pin buckle

A distinctive vintage Cartier that sits slightly outside the usual Tank and Santos choices. With its large 33 mm gold case, mechanical movement and documented Cartier service, this is an elegant and uncommon piece for the Cartier collector.