Cartier Ceinture 78210 Paris — 18k Yellow Gold, MK3 Dial (1980s)

Parisian sophistication, distilled into geometry and gold.

The Cartier Ceinture — named after the French word for “belt” — translates the form of a refined buckle into one of Cartier’s most distinctive case designs. With its clipped corners and balanced proportions, the Ceinture stands apart even among Cartier’s celebrated shaped watches.

This mid-size 25 mm Ref. 78210 is an especially collectible variant, featuring the coveted MK3 “PARIS” dial, denoting retail through Cartier’s historic Paris boutique. The untouched white dial shows a beautiful natural patina, complemented by classic blued steel hands and a signed crown — pure Cartier DNA.

Cased in solid 18k yellow gold, the watch presents beautifully, retaining crisp surfaces and strong lines, this piece blends rarity, elegance, and unmistakable Parisian charm.

A seldom-seen reference — and one increasingly sought after by collectors of shaped Cartier.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white Paris dial (MK3) in good condition
• original blued steel hands & signed crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• 3rd party leather strap and gold plated 3rd party buckle
  

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case-back
• 25 mm (without crown) / 25 mm (lug-to-lug) / 14 mm (between lugs) / 6.5 mm thick
• year: 1980s
• reference: 78210
• total weight: 31 g

MOVEMENT:

• Cartier - manual wind
• professionally serviced 11/2025
• +9 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1242