Cartier La Doña Small

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REF W6400356
Quartz
22 MM
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SKU AS08888
Article Number 40950211
ref W6400356
case size 22 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 2000s
dial color Silver
material Rose Gold
style Dress
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Leather
Includes Signed maroon alligator strap with signed rose gold 'Ardillon' pin buckle.
overall condition The case is in fantastic, lightly worn condition showing light signs of wear from gentle use. Silver guilloche dial with printed black 'Roman' indices is in as-new condition with matching blued-steel handset. Octagonal sapphire cabochon crown.
REF W6400356
Quartz
22 MM
– Show less
SKU AS08888
Article Number 40950211
ref W6400356
case size 22 MM
movement Quartz
approximate age 2000s
dial color Silver
material Rose Gold
style Dress
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Leather
Includes Signed maroon alligator strap with signed rose gold 'Ardillon' pin buckle.
overall condition The case is in fantastic, lightly worn condition showing light signs of wear from gentle use. Silver guilloche dial with printed black 'Roman' indices is in as-new condition with matching blued-steel handset. Octagonal sapphire cabochon crown.

Why We Love it

No, it’s not a Tank. And yes, it deserves your attention!

While Parisian jeweler to the stars Cartier may be best known in horological circles for its famed Tank watch, the French firm produced — and continues to produce — numerous other models that deserve equal billing for their unique and sumptuous designs. 

The La Dona is one such design. Launched in 2006, the collection was named after the Mexican star María Félix, whose fans called her La Doña.

This particular La Doña from circa the 2000s, a small model, comes in at 22mm in diameter with a rose gold case, a sapphire crystal, an octagonal sapphire cabochon crown, a lovely, silver guilloché dial with printed black 'Roman' indices, a matching blued-steel handset, and a well-suited maroon alligator strap with a signed rose gold 'Ardillon' pin buckle.

With their asymmetrical-trapezoidal cases, integrated strap (or bracelet) designs, and the story behind its creation, these are a lesser known gem with Cartiers extensive history that are more than worthy of bring brought into the light!

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 La Doña Small

Cartier La Doña Small

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