For sale we have a good example of a pre-owned 1990s Cartier Vermeil Reference 1861. It has the desirable and attractive tri-colour trinity dial. It has a good quality Cartier calibre 690 quartz movement inside. The case is gold plated over 925 silver (Argent). It is on a Cartier strap for the Vermeil, but the buckle is non-original by Hirsch. It has no box or original paperwork, but it does have Cartier service invoice and information. 
 
The dial is exceptional and eye-catching. The Trinity dial shines in the light and has a mirror finish which means the dial can appear very dark or light dependent on the lighting. The hands are of sword style and are a deep thermally blued tone.
The Vermeil case is of classic design with the T bar lug design. It is a silver base with gold plating. It has no wear to the gold plating but has some oxidisation to the case back, with it appearing darker around the edges. The bars that hold the cut-out strap in place screw in. The thread and slot on the screw are in good condition. The case back is signed Vermeil 1861, Argent Plaque or G 20m. The sapphire cabochon crown is original and is of classic design for Cartier. 
 
Inside, the Cartier 690 movement is in very good condition. It is a thin movement with 8 jewels. The movement was sent off to Cartier for servicing by the previous owner. The movement is very clean. It is keeping time very, as expected with a high-grade quartz movement. It has been well kept by the previous owner with Cartier servicing. 
 
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Dial:
This dial variant is known as the Trinity dial, which has a tri-colour finish. It has gold, silver and rose gold striping. It is a striking dial and is very desirable due to the way it interacts with the light.  It is in excellent original condition with no marks. 
 
Hands:
The hands are original and of sword style and are in very good condition. They have a thermally blued finish which shines in the light. 
 
Glass:
The crystal is the original Sapphire crystal. It is in very good condition with no noticeable marks.
 
Crown:
The crown is the original Cartier crown. It winds and sets as it should and is in excellent condition. It has the cut Sapphire set in the end. 
 
Case:
The case is made of silver which is gold plated and measures 30mm wide x 30mm long, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 37mm. It is in good condition with no wear to the gold plated finish. There are some light surface scratches consistent with wear. It has a polished finish. 
The design is interesting with the lugs being gold and screwing through to hold the stap in place. 
 
Caseback:
The caseback is a solid piece which is screwed at the top and bottom to the front piece of the case. It is in good condition with no scratching or dents. It does however have some oxidisation and change of tone around the outside.
 
It is signed: Must De Cartier, Swiss Made, Vermeil, Argent 925, Plaque or G 20M, 1861, with the serial number CC603226.
 
Strap:
The watch comes on its original Cartier genuine leather strap, made in France. It has a Hirsch buckle which is non Cartier. 
 
Movement:
The movement inside is a Cartier 690. It is a quartz calibre with 8 jewels. It is an ultra slim calibre at 5.6mm thick. 
 
The movement was sent off to Cartier for servicing by the previous owner. The movement is very clean. It is keeping time very, as expected with a high grade quartz movement. 
 
Case dimensions:
Case width: 30mm
Case width with crown: 33mm
Case length: 30mm
Case length lug to lug: 37mm
Case Depth: 5mm
Lug width: 16m