Famed for their designs such as the Tank, Crash, Santos and plenty of others, Cartier’s pedigree as a watch designer is unquestionable. However, it is the watches outside of those famous few that showcase just how eclectic their design prowess can be, and so we reveal the Cartier Vendome. Launched as part of the Louis Cartier collection in 1973 whereby some of the brand’s famous designs were relaunched, and some new designed were introduced, the Vendome takes the ubiquitous nature of a round dress watch and repurposes it into something a little more unconventional, with its stepped bezel featuring two indents that serve to house its leather strap. Featuring the French watchmaker’s signature dial design with its white color, black Roman numerals, railroad minute track and blued steel hands, the manual-wind 18kt yellow gold Vendome is filled with Cartier’s signature design DNA all while adding some new unique elements that are not as often seen, thus filling it with character.

The watch is in overall very good condition. The yellow gold case has some scratches and a couple of nicks. The case back has very well-defined engravings and a clear hallmark. The dial shows a crack and a couple of marks on the surface, and the crystal has several scuffs and chips. It is fitted with a brown leather strap with a yellow gold Cartier deployant clasp in excellent condition, showing only light scratches.

An aesthetically appealing timepiece that serves to highlight Cartier's innate ability to create watch designs unlike any other watchmaker, the Vendome is a stunning watch that speaks to Cartier's strengths as a design powerhouse by making a seemingly ubiquitous design completely unique.