{"product_id":"cartier-ellipse-gm-18k-gold","title":"Cartier Ellipse GM 18k Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart of the original Louis Cartier Collection, the Ellipse is a special piece from the 1970s for true collectors. A hand-wound movement housed in an 18 carat gold stepped case. Preserved in stunning condition for its age. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis example was found at a boutique in Paris and was serviced in 2024. It is in exceptional vintage condition with the engravings presenting clearly on the caseback and buckle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: 78091\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYear: Early 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSize: 29 × 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: Cartier Calibre 78-1 (ETA 2512)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: 18k gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: Paris dial, Mark 2 signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBracelet: New leather strap with foldable 18k gold buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContents: Cartier box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Ellipse was born in 1973 as part of the Louis Cartier Collection — an ambitious effort to breathe new life into a Maison that was quietly struggling. It can be difficult to imagine today, but amid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLes Trentes Glorieuses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— France's post-war economic boom — new cultural trends like jeans and mini-skirts had made Cartier's elegance feel out of step with the times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe collection was the brainchild of the new leadership team assembled after Robert Hocq's purchase of the Paris branch, including a young Alain Dominique Perrin. Twelve designs were launched, of which a few - the Baignoire, the Santos-Dumont, and the Tank Louis - remain in Cartier collection today. Others, like the Ellipse, have quietly become some of the most coveted pieces among serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated, 2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238722244686,"sku":"","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/3525\/5374\/files\/AugustWatches_March2025_SmartHome_Edits-015.jpg?v=1774195124","url":"https:\/\/www.aocollection.ca\/products\/cartier-ellipse-gm-18k-gold","provider":"August Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}