{"product_id":"cartier-vendome-ref-81002-yellow-gold","title":"Cartier Vendome ref 81002 yellow gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCartier Vendôme\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognisable expressions of Cartier’s approach to women’s watches, where horology and jewellery naturally become part of the same aesthetic language. Created around a distinctive rounded case and elegant integrated lugs, the Vendôme has always had an unmistakably Parisian character: refined, feminine and sophisticated without depending on excessive decoration. Vintage examples from the late 1970s and 1980s are particularly attractive today because they capture Cartier at a fascinating moment of transition, when \u003cstrong\u003equartz \u003c\/strong\u003etechnology was being embraced without sacrificing the Maison’s traditional sense of proportion, elegance and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRef. 81002\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally charming example from this period, presented in a \u003cstrong\u003e30 mm 18kt yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e case and fitted with \u003cstrong\u003eCartier’s quartz calibre 81\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its white dial is signed “Cartier Paris” and features the elongated Roman numerals, blued hands and sapphire cabochon crown that give early quartz-era Cartier watches their unmistakable identity. The approximately 30 mm diameter is particularly well judged for a modern woman’s wrist: substantial enough to have presence, yet still unmistakably elegant. Examples of the Ref. 81002 are documented from the early 1980s, making approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1981 \u003c\/strong\u003ea fitting period attribution for this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this Cartier especially appealing today is its ability to function simultaneously as a vintage watch and as a piece of jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warmth of the 18kt yellow gold works beautifully against the simplicity of the white dial, while the handmade red leather strap introduces a contemporary and distinctly personal element. This is exactly the kind of vintage Cartier that works beyond trends: it can be worn with tailoring, denim or evening clothes, and never feels out of place. For women looking for something more individual than a conventional modern luxury watch, the Ref. 81002 offers genuine Cartier heritage, precious-metal construction and the effortless Parisian elegance that has made the Maison so influential in fashion and watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58848392708480,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/4738\/7269\/files\/IMG-1803.png?v=1788429683","url":"https:\/\/luxotimefirenze.com\/products\/cartier-vendome-ref-81002-yellow-gold","provider":"Luxo Time Firenze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}