Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Dec 12, 2025
LOT 69
CARTIER, SWITZERLAND, REF. 78090, VENDÔME YELLOW GOLD AND MOTHER OF PEARL
EUR 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 7,500 - 11,200 / HKD 73,000 - 110,000 / USD 9,300 - 14,000 / JPY 1,450,000 - 2,180,000
A fine and very rare manual winding wristwatch with mother of pearl and diamonds set bezel, white dial with roman numerals and blue hands
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Cartier, Switzerland
Model Vendôme yellow gold and mother of pearl
Reference 78090
Year 1980's
Case No. 780902006
Bracelet Leather with 18k gold Cartier deployant clasp
Diameter 33mm
Caliber 2512, 17 Jewels
Weight 37,76 g
Signature Dial, case and movement
Notes
Epitomizing Cartier’s unique blend of Parisian elegance and watchmaking finesse, the Vendôme Ref. 78090 stands among the maison’s most refined creations. Its iconic round case, paired with straight Vendôme lugs, reflects the timeless simplicity of Cartier’s design language, a harmony of geometry, luxury, and impeccable proportion.
The present example is distinguished by its exquisite mother-of-pearl and diamond-set bezel, a combination that lends the watch both luminous softness and jewelled brilliance. The classic white dial, adorned with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, preserves the unmistakable Cartier aesthetic that has defined the brand for over a century.
A delicate yet striking timepiece, this rare Vendôme highlights Cartier’s mastery at the intersection of haute joaillerie and horology, where elegance, craftsmanship, and poetic charm meet.
The present example is distinguished by its exquisite mother-of-pearl and diamond-set bezel, a combination that lends the watch both luminous softness and jewelled brilliance. The classic white dial, adorned with Roman numerals and blued steel hands, preserves the unmistakable Cartier aesthetic that has defined the brand for over a century.
A delicate yet striking timepiece, this rare Vendôme highlights Cartier’s mastery at the intersection of haute joaillerie and horology, where elegance, craftsmanship, and poetic charm meet.