Cartier Vendôme 'Paris' 18K Yellow Gold with Purple Patina Hands Ref. 78090 From 1970s

An elegant and highly collectible Cartier Vendôme Ref. 78090 from the 1970s, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and featuring a beautiful original “Paris”-signed dial. A particularly charming example, distinguished by its unusual deep purple patina on the original blued steel hands.

The elegant 33 mm yellow gold case offers a rare interpretation of Cartier’s design language. While the Maison is celebrated for its distinctive shaped watches, the Vendôme demonstrates how Cartier could transform even a traditional round case into something unmistakably its own, with its elegant double-edged case design and refined proportions.

The original white dial remains perfectly clean, featuring classic black Roman numerals and the desirable Paris signature. Particularly special are the original blued steel hands, which have naturally developed a beautiful deep purple tone over time — a rare and captivating detail that gives this example unique vintage character.

The watch features a blue sapphire cabochon crown and a spotless mineral crystal.

Inside beats the Cartier Calibre 78X manual-wind movement, freshly serviced and running excellent. The watch is completed by a handmade Belgian navy blue leather strap and a Cartier vermeil pin buckle.

Highlights:

• Reference 78090 – circa 1970s

• 33 mm solid 18k yellow gold case

• Perfect original white “Paris”-signed dial

• Rare deep purple patina on the blued steel hands

• Distinctive double-edged Vendôme case design

• Cartier Cal. 78X, freshly serviced

• Handmade Belgian navy leather strap with Cartier vermeil buckle

A beautiful and unusual Cartier Vendôme Paris, combining the elegance of a round gold case with Cartier’s distinctive design details. The perfectly preserved Paris dial and naturally purple-patinated hands make this a particularly charming and individual vintage Cartier, ready to be worn and enjoyed.