The first Ceinture watch dates back to 1927. And in 1973-1974 the model was re-released in two different case sizes, 25 mm and 27 mm. 

The Ceinture was so named because the case is shaped like a belt buckle (ceinture is the French word for belt) and features a very interesting square case with what appear to be “cut” corners.

 

The „PARIS“ text at six o’clock on the dial denotes that this Cartier was retailed out of the Parisian boutique. 

 

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use (unpolished)
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case-back
• original 18k Cartier gold buckle
• 27 mm (without crown) / 27 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1974
• Ref.: 78099

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier - manual wind
• professionally serviced 10/2023
• +25 sec/d / 280°

DIAL:

• original never touched white Paris dial in flawless condition
• original hands, dial & crown