Cartier Paris Vendome GM Large Mans watch 33mm, 18K gold Manual Wind, Circa 1973-1978

Introduction: Cartier Paris Vendome GM watch, Reference # 817212-52. The watch is made in 18 Karat yellow gold. The watch measures 33mm, and is the large size with a 17-jewel manual wind movement. The watch is triple signed, Dial, case, and movement. The watch has its white dial and black Roman numerals, blue steel hands. The watch is accompanied with a Cartier gold buckle, and a new black leather strap Date & Paperwork: This is one of the Launch collection the Vendome (Round). It was launched in 1973 and ran in the rest of 1970's. Essay: The early Cartier watches were absolute Icons in the 1970's with the Tank LC being the most common and popular. The other shaped cases were very hard to get due to the amount of the tanks they produced. This example has it's original dial with "Paris at the bottom. Specifications: Movement: Manual wind 17-jewel Dial Color: White Enamel with Black Roman Numerals and Blue Steel Hands. Functions: Time only Condition: Mint with Swiss hallmarks and the signature on the back case and serial number 780901071.