Today's showcases this scarce and pleasing vintage ladies Cartier Ellipse dress watch. The Ellipse was one of Cartier's classic and distinctive designs introduced circa the late 1960's and made in various forms up until around the turn of the millennium.

This vintage example features an iconic solid 18K gold ellipse case, classic white Roman dial with blue steel hands, and sapphire topped crown. It is easily recognizable across the room as a gold Cartier.

Powering it is a handwound Cartier 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.

We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts. Its case presents in excellent condition with only light wear and light signs of previous polishing. All of its lightly stamped original markings are still intact. The back has light remnants of wear. On the wrist, it presents as close to mint.

Its dial, which has the secret Cartier signature at 10, has been recently restored and is very clean.

One of our Master Watchmakers who has done authorized servicing work for Cartier's Service Center, was an authorized Rolex Watchmaker, and who received training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has freshly serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).

It is running strong and true. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new leather 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.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Manufacturer: Cartier
• Model: Ladies Ellipse (Mechanical)
• Serial no.: 670800962
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Women
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Cartier, Swiss 18K, 670800962, precious metal hallmark
• Case condition: Excellent condition with all of its original lightly stamped markings still fully intact. The back has one light depression and light remnants of wear. On the wrist it presents as close to mint.
• Dimensions: 25mm wide (excluding the crown) x 23mm long, 7mm thick
• Dial: White with painted black radial Roman numerals, secret Cartier signature at 10, inner minute track. Steel épée hands. Recently restored and very clean.
• Hands: Original, steel 'epees'
• Movement type: Signed Cartier, caliber 67X, mechanical, manually wound, 17 Jewels, shock resistant
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of other straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
• Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers who has done authorized servicing work for Cartier's Service Center, was an authorized Rolex Watchmaker, and who received training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has freshly serviced the watch which consisted of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time. 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.
• 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