Cartier Vendôme LM WG AT PARISDial with Lifetime Guarantee Card Ref. 17003

This is a rare Automatic model from the Louis Cartier collection. The Ref. 17003 featured here is the Vendôme Large White Gold. For its Era, it combines several highly rare features: White Gold, an Automatic movement, a PARIS Dial, and a perpetual guarantee certificate. The thick movement with its rotor requires a raised case back, giving the case its distinctive thickness. This size and thickness are particularly rare among Louis Cartier collection watches from the 1970s. Around 1970, production of White Gold models was significantly limited, making this a very rare collectible today. The Ref. 17003 itself is uncommon, but examples in White Gold are virtually nonexistent on the market. (During this Era, the references were shared by both Yellow Gold and White Gold models.) Many collectors are likely searching for White Gold examples from the Louis Cartier collection of this Era. This watch stands out for its beautiful PARIS Dial and perpetual guarantee certificate. It is unlikely that another example in this condition will appear, so anyone searching for one should not miss the opportunity to acquire it. The Buckle is a genuine Cartier 18K White Gold item, while the Strap is an aftermarket piece.