Cartier Gondole Automatic "Swiss" from 1973

The Cartier Gondole Vertical. Launched as part of the Louis Cartier collection in 1972 whereby a handful of the brand’s famous designs were relaunched, and some new designed were introduced, the Gondole takes the design tenets of other watches and repurposes them in an unconventional format. While there is the Gondole Ellipse, there is also the Gondole Vertical, as we have here, with its rounded rectangular 18kt yellow gold case that recalls the Tank’s rectangular shape, but with rounded corners, soft sides and a deeply stepped bezel that adds some obvious visual distinction from other Cartier models. Featuring the watchmaker’s signature dial design with the sought-after and rare “Swiss” marking at 6 o’clock alongside the brand’s black Roman numerals, blued steel hands and “chemin de fer” minute track.

Brand: Cartier
Model: Gondole Vertical
Year of manufacture: 1973
Material:18k yellow gold
Dimensions: 31x27mm
Crystal material: Mineral
Luminous material: No
Type of movement: Automatic cal.076
Strap measure: 17mm
Strap: original strap and buckle 
Box/Papers: N/A
Mechanical Operating Guarantee: 6 months

Comments: Watch in excellent mechanical condition, 100% original watch in untouched conditions.