Cartier Ellipse Vintage Ladies Mechanical Watch - Solid 18K Gold Chrono The logic was that creating

The logic was that creating a one-piece case - doing away with a removable case back and accessing the movement from the dial side - would eliminate a significant source of potential moisture incursion and thus provide market differentiation and a unique selling proposition at the retail end

Case condition: Retains excellent definition

and a few other fine Swiss houses embraced this idea by offering an exclusive Top Hat model as part their other gentlemen's wristwatch selections

slightly over 8 inches

Its large size and design give it a distinctive and very pleasing style

Cartier Ellipse Vintage Ladies Mechanical Watch - Solid 18K Gold Chrono The logic was that creatingToday'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 all original 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