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| Cartier Ref.78208 — Paris Dial, 18K Yellow & White Gold Born in the golden age of 1970s Cartier, this rare Cinturée “Cinturón” Ref.78208 represents the maison at its most architectural and poetic. Crafted entirely from 18-karat gold—yellow and white—it embodies a dialogue of light rather than color. The warmth of yellow gold glows softly beneath the cool clarity of white gold, creating a gentle tension that feels more like sculpture than jewelry. At six o’clock rests a single word that changes everything: Paris. Printed only on pieces retailed through the Rue de la Paix boutique, it anchors the watch to the heart of the maison’s creative world. It is not simply a signature—it is provenance, intimacy, and the unmistakable aura of the Cartier workshops in the 1970s. The softly octagonal case, inspired by a belt buckle, finds perfection in imperfection. Neither square nor round, it bends ever so slightly toward the wrist, capturing light like silk folded around the skin. This quiet curvature defines the Cinturée line—discreet, intelligent, sensual. The slender hand-wound movement within beats faintly, like a whisper of old Paris apartments and the rhythm of time told by hand. Its white lacquer dial reflects restraint. Roman numerals and a chemin-de-fer minute track sit with measured balance, while blued-steel hands bring a note of cool poetry. Paired with a navy suede strap, the watch gains calm depth—the blue answering the hands, the matte surface tempering the gleam of gold. The harmony feels effortless, yet every millimeter reveals Cartier’s precision of proportion. To call this watch understated would be too simple. It is quiet luxury before the term existed—a study in proportion, material, and silence. Every element, from the “Paris” marking to the golden geometry of the case, speaks softly of refinement that asks for no attention yet rewards every glance. Cartier’s Ref.78208 Paris Dial stands as a reminder that true elegance is not about what shines most, but what remains when all excess is stripped away—pure form, pure light, pure Paris. 【Detail】 70's 18YG×WG 27mm(LM) Manual winding Paris dial Original buckle Good condition |
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