Cartier Ellipse

Regular price
$9,150
Regular price
Sale price
$9,150
REF W1513656
Quartz
26 MM
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SKU AS09911
Article Number 40950372
ref W1513656
case size 26 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 1990s
dial color White
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 12 MM
Includes signed burgundy alligator strap with signed 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. sized to an approximately 5.5" wrist.
overall condition excellent condition overall. case shows light wear consistent with gentle handling. dial and matching handset show even patination.
REF W1513656
Quartz
26 MM
– Show less
SKU AS09911
Article Number 40950372
ref W1513656
case size 26 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 1990s
dial color White
material Yellow Gold
style Dress
category Vintage
bracelet Leather
lug width 12 MM
Includes signed burgundy alligator strap with signed 18K yellow gold deployant clasp. sized to an approximately 5.5" wrist.
overall condition excellent condition overall. case shows light wear consistent with gentle handling. dial and matching handset show even patination.

Why We Love it

 Ladies' watches, unfortunately, don’t get the attention they deserve.

It has seemingly been long assumed that women will be content with shoddily-designed timepieces devoid of soul, providing of course that they are pink and have loads of precious stones set on them. We know this to be nonsense - a lady’s watch shouldn't be any less considered than a man’s, and we seek out examples of watches done right, regardless of intended gender.

At Analog:Shift, we are excited to curate a selection of timepieces that provide equally engaging options for ladies as the more common men’s pieces.

Take this Cartier for example. This example, a Reference W1513656, features a beautiful case shape, with its soft curves and elliptical shape. Paired with a beautiful diamond set strap integration system, this watch is anything but boring, and provides an incredible host of details to obsess over. 

In spite of the unique design, this piece still preserves many of the details of classic Cartier we would hope to see: a Roman numeral dial, blued steel hands, petite Cartier logo, cabochon crown, and more all serve as a reminder that this piece is backed by a name with an unrivaled history for fine jewelry making, and yes, watchmaking too. 

Exquisite.

This watch is powered by a quartz movement and dates to the 1990s. It is in excellent condition and awaits its lucky next custodian’s wrist!

Brand Story

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Despite being a purveyor of haute joaillerie, Cartier has had a long tradition of making watches.

It started in 1907, when founder Louis Cartier made what was one of the first wristwatches for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. In the following years, the brand made a name for itself with its most famous wristwatch, the Tank, in all its multitudinous forms.

Cartier introduced the Tank in 1917 — which was supposedly inspired by the Renault FT-17 tanks seen on the battlefields of World War I — with a run of six pieces. (According to legend, these were given to American General John J. Pershing and his staff.) Cartier took the look of the Renault tank's treads and applied it to the watch’s lugs, which were integrated via brancards into the case itself. That first run of six pieces increased to thirty-three by 1920, and by the end of the 20th Century, that number stood well in the hundreds of thousands. Indeed, in sheer volume alone, the Tank — in all its various models — is Cartier's largest line of watches.

The Tank Louis was introduced in 1922, followed close on the heels of the Asian-influenced Tank Chinoise. The Chinoise, released amidst a mania for jewelry inspired by the Orient, has a square rather than rectangular case and lugs that resemble the portico of a Chinese pagoda.

From its debut, the Tank would see many variations, each in keeping with Louis Cartier’s taste for clean lines and perfect symmetry. Each variant — from the original Tank to the Tank Louis to the Cintrée with its flirtatious, curvaceous lines — has its passionate devotees. Rudolph Valentino, that sensual star of the silver screen, insisted on wearing his Tank onscreen in The Son of the Sheik, and Clark Gable, Andy Warhol, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were among those who sported a one throughout the years.

Other model lines, including the Santos (based upon the original model crafted for Alberto Santos-Dumont) and the Pasha, have developed devoted followers. Indeed, the maison is unique as one of the few jewelry brands to elicit as much passion from collectors as dedicated watch companies.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Cartier Ellipse

Cartier Ellipse

Regular price
$9,150
Regular price
Sale price
$9,150
Cartier Ellipse