Wristwatch · Octagonal wristwatch

Cartier Ceinture Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Cartier "Ceinture" gentleman's wristwatch, dating to circa 1970, features an octagonal case constructed of 18 ct. pink gold. The watch measures 27 x 27 mm and is presented with an 18 ct. gold deployant clasp. The case is designed in two parts with a stepped bezel and a case back secured by four gold screws. Its white dial displays black Roman numerals and is distinguished by a concealed Cartier signature. The time is indicated by blued steel "Gladio" hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a 7 1/2 caliber rhodium-plated movement, which is finished with "fausses-côtes" decoration. The movement includes 17 jewels, an anchor escapement, a monometallic balance, a flat balance spring, and an antishock mechanism. The auction description notes that the dial, case, and movement are signed and that the watch is in good condition.

Front view of the Cartier Ceinture wristwatch showing the octagonal 18 ct. pink gold case, white dial, and leather strap. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Wristwatch · Octagonal wristwatch
Maker / attribution: Cartier
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 45
Source-reported date: circa 1970
Source-reported place: Paris

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The Cartier Ceinture wristwatch features an octagonal case finished in 18 ct. pink gold. The construction consists of two parts with a stepped bezel design. The case back is fastened to the main body using four gold screws.

The watch includes a white dial marked with Roman numerals. The dial design incorporates a hidden Cartier signature. Time is displayed via blued steel hands described as "Gladio" style. The dimensions are specified as 27 x 27 mm.

Evidence for this section

“C. in due parti, massiccia, lucida e satinata, lunetta a gradini, fondello chiuso con 4 viti in oro.”
“Q. bianco con cifre romane, scritta Cartier nascosta. Lancette "Gladio" in acciaio brunito.”

Movement

The timepiece is powered by a 7 1/2 ligne rhodium-plated mechanical movement. The movement decoration consists of "fausses-côtes" pattern.

Technical components within the movement include 17 jewels and an anchor escapement. The movement is equipped with a monometallic balance, a flat balance spring, and an antishock mechanism. Signatures are present on the dial, case, and movement.

Evidence for this section

“M. 7"'1/2 rodiato e decorato "fausses-côtes", 17 rubini, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere monometallico, spirale piana, antishock.”
“Quadrante, cassa e movimento marcati.”

Condition and Accessories

The watch is accompanied by an 18 ct. gold deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the object is in good condition.

The documentation lists the watch as a gentleman's model originating from Paris.

Evidence for this section

“Elegante orologio da polso, di forma ottagonale, per uomo, in oro rosa 18 ct., con fibbia deployant in oro.”
“In ottime condizioni.”

Open research questions

What is the specific movement caliber designation for the 7 1/2 ligne movement?
Can the manufacture date be narrowed down beyond the circa 1970 attribution?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Cartier Ceinture Wristwatch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Cartier	“Cartier Paris”
Model	Ceinture	“Ceinture”
Case Material	18 ct. pink gold	“oro rosa 18 ct.”
Movement Type	Mechanical, 17 jewels	“17 rubini, scappamento ad ancora”
Dimensions	27 x 27 mm	“Dim. 27 x 27 mm”
Case construction	Two-part, stepped bezel	“C. in due parti, massiccia, lucida e satinata, lunetta a gradini”
Movement finish	Rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes	“rodiato e decorato "fausses-côtes”

Visible details

Case shape is octagonal
Dial features Roman numerals
Hands are blued steel "Gladio" style
Movement includes fausses-côtes decoration

Research qualifications

Exact date is described only as circa 1970
The specific movement caliber number is not fully identified beyond the 7 1/2 ligne measurement

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

45 Cartier Paris, "Ceinture", 1970 circa. Elegante orologio da polso, di forma ottagonale, per uomo, in oro rosa 18 ct., con fibbia deployant in oro.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 986347beee

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