Today's showcases this scarce and very cool retro vintage Cartier dress watch in stainless steel.

A distinctive dress watch, it has a timeless steel case with water-resistant screw back and retro silver dial with fabulous "wide boy" markers. It really carries an elegant but slightly rugged look with its toned dial and mild aging to the hands. It feels to us a little like a watch James Bond might have worn.

Powering the watch is its original Cartier automatic mechanism.

Before cost-cutting measures brought about the widespread use of cheaper quartz movements for certain wristwatches, Cartier utilized Swiss-crafted mechanical movements. Because of this extra care and craftsmanship, Cartier wristwatches with mechanical movements are often considered more desirable than their quartz counterparts.

It has all of it original parts. Its case presents as scratch-free. Its retro dial is original and untouched. It's warmed to a sepia tone, giving it a true vintage look.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Cartier watch in our testing.

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands.

Cartier:
Worn by Bill Clinton, Elton John, and Djimon Hounsou, Cartier watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any gentleman desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Manufacturer: Cartier
• Year made: c. 1960's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case markings: Cartier Inc., Swiss Made, Waterproof, Shock Proof, Stainless Steel, 797509, 653N
• Case condition: Scratch-free
• Dimensions: 33mm x 39.5mm excluding the crown
• Dial: Silver, signed Cartier and Automatic, steel applique faceted "wide boy" indices, original and untouched, warmed to a sepia tone
• Hands: Original, luminous steel "batons"
• Movement type: Signed Cartier, automatic, gilt plated, decorated, shock protected, index regulator
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Crystal: Acrylic, mint condition
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a new Cartier watch in our testing. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and other of the Richemont brands.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide