Vintage Cartier Ceinture 78210 watch in 18k yellow gold, white MK3 dial, manual wind, on wrist, black background
Vintage Cartier Ceinture 78210 watch in 18k yellow gold, white MK3 dial, manual wind, held in hand, blurred background
Vintage Cartier Ceinture 78210 watch in 18k yellow gold, white MK3 dial, on white background
Close-up of Vintage Cartier Ceinture 78210 watch dial in 18k yellow gold, white MK3 dial, on white background

Cartier Ceinture 78210 1980s

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Cartier Ceinture 78210 Paris — 18k Yellow Gold, MK3 Dial (1980s)

Parisian sophistication, distilled into geometry and gold.

The Cartier Ceinture — named after the French word for “belt” — translates the form of a refined buckle into one of Cartier’s most distinctive case designs. With its clipped corners and balanced proportions, the Ceinture stands apart even among Cartier’s celebrated shaped watches.

This mid-size 25 mm Ref. 78210 is an especially collectible variant, featuring the coveted MK3 “PARIS” dial, denoting retail through Cartier’s historic Paris boutique. The untouched white dial shows a beautiful natural patina, complemented by classic blued steel hands and a signed crown — pure Cartier DNA.

Cased in solid 18k yellow gold, the watch presents beautifully, retaining crisp surfaces and strong lines. Paired with its original Cartier strap and matching gold buckle (plus an additional strap for practical wear), this piece blends rarity, elegance, and unmistakable Parisian charm.

A seldom-seen reference — and one increasingly sought after by collectors of shaped Cartier.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

  • original never touched white Paris dial (MK3) in good condition
  • original blued steel hands & signed crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

  • original Cartier leather strap fitting up to 15 cm wrist size / 1.8 mm thick
  • original 18k yellow gold Cartier buckle
  • because the strap is only fitting up to 15cm we will add another additional regular strap to the watch

CASE:

  • great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
  • 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case-back
  • 25 mm (without crown) / 25 mm (lug-to-lug) / 14 mm (between lugs) / 6.5 mm thick
  • year: 1980s
  • reference: 78210
  • total weight: 31 g

MOVEMENT:

  • Cartier - manual wind
  • professionally serviced 11/2025
  • +9 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

  • GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
  • GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1242

Cartier

Cartier doesn’t just make watches — it shapes cultural icons. Founded in 1847, the maison built its legacy not through complication, but through design. A Cartier vintage watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s an object of art, architecture, and allure — one that has graced the wrists of tastemakers for over a century.

When Louis Cartier created one of the first men’s wristwatches for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904, he unknowingly set the tone for everything to follow: elegance with purpose. The Tank, introduced in 1917, remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in horological history — inspired by the Renault tanks of World War I, yet refined into a form so clean and balanced, it feels sculptural.

From the Tank Louis, to the Cintrée, to the geometric grace of the Santos or the bold curves of the Pasha, Cartier’s vintage watches speak a language all their own. Not technical bravado — but design purity. Proportion. Restraint. Lines so perfect, they need no defense.

To wear a vintage Cartier is to understand that less is often more. It’s for the collector who doesn’t need noise to feel presence. Someone who sees timeless beauty in Roman numerals, chemin-de-fer minute tracks, and heat-blued sword hands.

Cartier’s watchmaking may be rooted in jewelry, but it has always gone far beyond adornment. These pieces are tools of elegance — worn by artists, royals, icons, and the quietly discerning.

Because true luxury doesn’t need complexity.

Just clarity, confidence, and Cartier.

The buying process for deliveries to outside the European Union - insofar as your destination is relevant for import tax - is handled as followed:

1. You order the watch through our shop or by direct wire transfer

2. We claim the export documents at the German customs (takes 1 working day)

3. We are shipping the watch insured via DHL Express or Fedex (takes 2-3 days to reach your country)

4. You will receive an E-Mail with the requested import taxes from Fedex/DHL Express which you can pay online

5. The watch will be delivered usually within 5 working days (sometimes longer, depending on customs)

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