Here we have a unisex 1990s Cartier Vermeil Ronde Vendome, equally at home on a gents or a ladies wrist. It has a 30mm silver gilt Vermeil case with the classic T bar lugs of the Vendome reference. To the right it has the original crown with the sapphire cabochon insert. It has a desirable black dial with roman numerals and signing in the silver frosted tone. The rear is signed with the Cartier name and hallmarking. Inside is the Cartier calibre 81 Quartz movement, which is functioning well with a new battery. It comes on a new Cartier leather strap with the original Cartier buckle.
 
The dial has the deep black lacquered finish. It is a luxurious mix with the black base tone and the frosted silver roman numerals. It has a classic railroad track with the Must De Cartier signing below 12. The sword style hands are simple and elegant, in a silver tone. They indicate just the hours and minutes.
 
The case measures 30mm x 30mm, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 37mm. It is a neatly proportioned unisex watch, which is a comfortable wear with the sophistication of the flexible T bar lug design and the slim depth, under 5mm. The case is Vermeil, which is silver gilt. There is a sterling silver base, with gold plating on top. To the right-hand side is the original crown with the iconic sapphire cabochon. The rear is a solid back, held in place with screws to the top and bottom. It is signed ‘Cartier Paris, 925, Quartz’. It is marked as ‘Argent, Plaque or G 20M, Swiss’. This describes the sterling silver composition with the 20 micron gold plating on top. It has the French hallmarking for Silver. It has the serial number to the bottom.
 
Inside is the Cartier calibre 81 Quartz movement. It is a 7-jewel movement which displays the hours and minutes. It has had a new battery fitted and is functioning well. 
 
It comes on a new genuine leather Cartier leather strap, with the original Cartier gold plated buckle. 
 
This is a classic design of Cartier which has a sleek black dial with lovely, frosted silver numerals and signing. The classic cabochon crown, neat case design and elegance make this universally recognisable as a lovely Cartier watch. 
 
Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below.
 
Dial: 
The dial is original and is in good condition. It has no cracking to the lacquer. The siging is unworn. There are two light marks to the finish of the dial, visible in certain lights.  
 
Hands: 
The hands are original and are of sword style. They are in good condition with no obvious marking.
 
Glass: 
The mineral crystal is original and is in decent condition, with a couple of light marks.    
 
Crown: 
The crown is original and is in good condition, functioning as it should. There is no wear to the plate and the cabochon is good.
 
Case:
The case is gold plated and is in good original condition. There are some areas that appear slightly silver, but for the age the condition is good. There is light surface scratching associated with age. 
 
Caseback:
The case back is solid and screws in place. It is in good condition with the signing being good and clear and there is no wear to the gold plate. It has the original brushed finish.
 
Strap:
The watch comes on a new genuine leather Cartier strap, with the original Cartier buckle. It will fit up to an 8” wrist diameter.
 
Movement:
The movement is a Cartier 81 Quartz calibre. It has a jewel count of 7 and displays the hours and minutes. 
The service history is unknown. The movement is in good condition and has had a new battery fitted. It is keeping accurate time.
 
Case dimensions:
Case width: 30mm
Case width with crown: 32mm 
Case length: 30mm 
Case length lug to lug: 37mm
Case Depth: 4.8mm
Lug width: 16mm