Cartier Vendôme Trinity

A not-so-classic Cartier classic

Description

The Vendome is a must-have from Cartier ! The very round, almost uninterrupted case is reminiscent of the simplest watch form. The bracelet, connected to the case by thin horizontal lugs, barely seems to touch the watch.

From this classic watch, Cartier once again demonstrates their originality. Of course, the Trinity (3 colors of gold together) adds a little boldness. But above all, the dial! Moving away from the classic railway with Roman indexes, Cartier offers here a very rare dial, with the use of open art-déco inspired numerals. This dial is simpler, lighter than the classic.

Why did Françoise choose it?

Françoise loves the Vendome and often offers it to her clients. Just like the eponymous Place in Paris, the Cartier Vendôme evokes luxury and finesse. If Cartier is most known for its shaped watch, the Vendôme is one of the few round design from La Maison. 

Françoise loves the Trinity range, as much for what it stands for (the alliance of love, loyalty and friendship in the words of Louis Cartier himself) as for the presence it brings to a jewel. Furthermore, Françoise had already seen this dial on other Cartier models, and was charmed by it. Seeing him on this Vendôme, she couldn't miss it!

History

In 1934, Louis Cartier patented a new way of straping watches : a horizontal bar was inserted directly into a central buckle attached to both sides of the case. The Trinity range, playing on the alliance of white gold, yellow gold and pink gold for the 3 cardinal values ​​according to Louis Cartier (fidelity, love, friendship) was first introduced into jewelry in 1924 , before being extended to other ranges of the House.

The Cartier Vendôme was introduced around 1973 as a tribute to the Parisian square of the same name, a meeting place for jewelers and watchmakers. The two lugs are said to evoke the two streets leading to Place Vendôme: Rue de la Paix and Rue de Castiglione.