Cartier Ellipse 1480

Cartier Ellipse 1480 Quartz 18k YG

Famed for their designs such as the Tank, Crash, Santos and plenty of others, Cartier’s pedigree as a watch designer is unquestionable. However, it is the watches outside of those famous few that showcase just how eclectic their design prowess can be, and so we reveal the Cartier Ellipse. Launched as part of the Louis Cartier collection in 1973 whereby some of the brand’s famous designs were relaunched, and some new designed were introduced, the Ellipse takes the design tenets of other watches and repurposes them in an unconventional format, with its flat top and bottom speaking to the Tank’s rectangular shape, but its swollen sides adding some visual distinction. Featuring the French watchmaker’s signature dial design with its white color, black Roman numerals, railroad minute track and blued steel hands, the 18kt yellow gold Ellipse is filled with Cartier’s signature design DNA all while adding some new unique elements that are not as often seen, thus filling it with character. Boasting an elaborate design across both of its lugs, the ref. 1480 is a wonderfully unique watch that takes the Ellipse’s historical spirit and imbues it with some of Cartier’s famed eye for design and luxury. Brand : Cartier Dimensions : 26mm Model : Ellipse Movement : Quartz cal. 057.06 Reference : 1480 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 2000 Condition : Excellent Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch and spare leather strap and 18kt yellow gold buckle (no tang) Dial Color : White THE DIAL Featuring all of Cartier's core design tenets, the Ellipse boasts the same bright white dial with black Roman numerals, a railroad minute track and blued steel hands that can be found across hundreds of Cartier designs. THE CONSTRUCTION With its squared-off oval shape, the Ellipse wears neatly on the wrist while still maintaining a distinctive presence on account of its hefty 18kt yellow gold construction, unique bezel design and overall shape. THE PROFILE Powered by a quartz movement, the Ellipse is a compact timepiece, and so its small construction can hug the wrist nicely.