In vintage times one of the names that best captured the idea of embracing the best life had to offer than that of Cartier.

Before cost-cutting measures brought about the widespread use of quartz movements for certain wristwatches, Cartier utilized Swiss-crafted mechanical movements. Using centuries old watchmaking practices, craftsmen poured individual attention into each wristwatch.

In vintage times the company made two distinct types of wristwatches - those signed Cartier throughout with major components made by different Cartier contractors and others that were complete watches created especially for Cartier by another premier watchmaker, such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Baume & Mercier, or Universal Geneve.

Today's offering showcases this beautiful original Certified Pre-Owned vintage ladies 18K gold Cartier with Universal Geneve for Cartier movement and wonderful original French made Cartier case. Its cabochon sapphire crown gives away at a glance that it's a Cartier.

One of the highlights of this watch is it incredible original 18K gold Cartier deployment buckle, one of the more impressive ones we've ever had on a ladies watch. It is heavy and beautifully designed.

French Cartier watches are seen much less often than their Swiss and American counterparts and often have very appealing design.

Its silver dial is signed Cartier France and its case bears its original Cartier registration numbers. We really like its case. True older vintage Cartiers are some of the classiest and most elegant watches. Not the later ones from the 60's and earlier, which are of course very nice pieces. But the truly rare and more collectable and valuable ones like this from the 50's and prior. For such a small watch, it feels substantial and is much heavier than expected.

All of its parts are original to the watch. The case presents nicely and shows fairly light signs of polishing. The registration number has been polished a bit. Its dial was refinished in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like it freshly restored.

Our team of Master Watchmakers, one of whom has done authorized servicing work for Cartier's service center, has freshly disassembled the watch down to the last screw and serviced it and installed a new mineral glass crystal. It is keeping very accurate time.

It comes on a very nice original or correctly done brown cord strap with the watch's original 18K gold band holders. The watch is the complete package.

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

Don't miss the chance to own this impressive French made 18K gold vintage Cartier for the price of a new steel ladies TAG Heuer watch.

Lady Cartier watches:
Worn by Jennifer Aniston, Anna Wintour, and the late Princess Diana, the company's watches have long been favorites of royalty, Hollywood celebrities, and any woman desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Manufacturer: Cartier by Baume & Mercier
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Model: Ref. 22918
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Stamped with Cartier serial and registration numbers (partially lost)
• Case condition: Excellent with light wear and light signs of polishing
• Dimensions: 13mm wide (excluding the crown) by 27mm long.
• Dial: Silver with black painted Arabic numerals, refinished in vintage times. Please inquire if you would like it freshly restored.
• Hands: Original, gold "feuilles"
• Movement type: Universal Geneve for Cartier caliber 306, manually wound, 17 jewels
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Very nice original or correctly done brown cord strap with the watch's original 18K gold band holders, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6 inches
• Crystal: Mineral glass, new-old-stock
• Serviced: Our team of Master Watchmakers, one of whom has done authorized servicing work for Cartier's service center, has freshly disassembled the watch down to the last screw and serviced it and installed a new mineral glass crystal. 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.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
• 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