SOLD-Cartier GONDOLE OJ GM yellow gold JUMBO

WRIST ICONS takes you back to the 70s with this stunning yellow gold Cartier Gondole JUMBO! The large oversized ellipsed, or rounded square shaped case just oozes late 60s early 70s design. The watch is very reminiscent of the Patek Philippe Ellipse, although they differ in roundness and depth. The Gondole has a really beautiful organic cushion like stepped case, which is both cool and masculine because of its contemporary size as well as feminine due to the rounded corners. If Austin powers would need a new watch this would be his pick! Groovey!!

This large Cartier Gondole  was introduced in 1973. That year saw the launch of the Louis Cartier collection. Twelve gold models with leather straps simultaneously hit the retailers shelves. Their designs were firmly rooted in the brand's tradition, as were most of their names - Tank Normale, Tank L.C. (Louis Cartier), Santos, Vendôme, Ceinture, Fabergé, Gondole, Ellipse, Cristallor, Coussin, Baignoire, Square. With the exception of the Baignoire, they were all available both in the men's and ladies size . (source The Museum Collection book, Marco Strazzi)

This particular Cartier Gondole Jumbo has just undergone a full service. This work was carried out by our watchmaker using original parts.

As with all of our pre-owned watches this watch comes with a full 12 month WRIST ICONS warranty that will be invoked from the day of purchase. Please check our website to have a look at the high resolution pictures on a macro level. You will see every detail at its best.

• Brand: Cartier
• Model: GONDOLE OJ GM
• Year: circa 1973
• Case: yellow golden case secured by 4 screws. The  case of rectangular tonneaushape with clipped bottom (hallmarked, signed and numbered). Dim. 35 x 40 mm
• Condition: Very good condition
• Inscriptions case back: Cartier Paris 9705004xx
• Dial: classic white enamel dial signed Cartier Paris with black roman numerals and blued steel hands and sapphire cabochon winder. Dials has some tiny hairlines in the enamel between 10 and 11 and 4 and 5.
• Movement: powered by 17 jewel mechanical manual wind Cartier 97B movement with Cartier cabochon sapphire crown. Rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to six positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.
• Strap: offered with genuine alligator leather strap and a genuine Cartier deployant folding buckle buckle. Length