Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18k yellow gold with the characteristic “Ceinture” square shape (27mm x 27mm)
• Decoration: original Cartier pavé-set diamonds on the bezel
• Dial: original Cartier Paris dial with Roman numerals and chemin-de-fer minute track
• Movement: manual-wind Cartier caliber
• Crystal: synthetic sapphire
• Strap: black lizard strap with gold-plated buckle
• Reference: 78099
• Period of production: 1970s
• Condition: excellent, fully original and beautifully preserved

Key Features

• Very rare Ceinture Paris configuration with yellow-gold case and diamond pavé bezel
• Classic 1970s Cartier design: elegant, geometric and full of character
• Original “Paris” dial, a highly sought-after detail among collectors
• Iconic square case with integrated lugs and clean, sharp lines—one of the most refined designs of the era

Historical Context

The Cartier Ceinture is one of the most refined and distinctive models from Cartier’s 1970s production. The 78099 reference, presented here in its most prestigious version—an 18k yellow gold case with pavé-set diamonds—is exceptionally rare today. The “Cartier Paris” dial, the elegant proportions and the sharply sculpted geometric case make it a perfect example of Cartier’s aesthetic of that period, highly sought after by collectors of classic and jewel-inspired timepieces.