CARTIER Ellipse Lady / Yellow gold - No. 338 Circa 1985 Elegant classic ladies' watch, known as the "Ellipse" model. Round case in 18-carat (750 thousandths) yellow gold with double gadrooned bezel, crown set with a sapphire cabochon and screw-down caseback (Swiss hallmark, signed and numbered). Art Deco-style white dial with painted Roman numerals blued steel glaive hands. Mineral glass with trace. Cartier crocodile strap (Crocodylia spp. CITES appendix II B) with folding clasp in 18-carat (750 thousandths) yellow gold. Movement: Hand-wound mechanical caliber signed Cartier / base ETA 2412 Swiss. Dimensions: 27 x 23.5 mm Condition: Good (Cartier pouch, transport case) Weight : 29,60 g

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