Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Rose W6801004

The Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Ref. W6801004 (18k Rose Gold) is one of Cartier’s purest expressions of traditional watchmaking—clean, elegant, and unmistakably Parisian in design. Part of the Ronde Louis Cartier collection, this model emphasizes timeless dress-watch proportions with a 42 mm 18k rose gold case that is both slim and refined on the wrist. The signature Cartier aesthetic is front and center: a silvered flinqué (guilloché-style) dial, bold black Roman numerals, and blued steel pomme (apple-shaped) hands, along with the hidden “Cartier” signature in the VII marker—a subtle detail collectors love.

The watch is powered by the Cartier Calibre 430 MC, a manual-winding movement chosen specifically for its thin profile, allowing the case to remain elegant and dress-focused at around 7 mm thick. It offers roughly 40 hours of power reserve and delivers a classic hand-wound experience that aligns with the watch’s traditional identity. The piece is finished with a brown alligator leather strap and 18k rose gold buckle, plus Cartier’s iconic sapphire cabochon crown, reinforcing its luxury

Reference: W6801004

Dated: 2013

Bracelet: Brown leather Jean Rousseau strap with Original 18k gold Cartier Buckle

Case: 42mm - 18K Rose Gold

Movement: 430 - Manual

Functions: HM

Box and Papers: Inner box, and warranty papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has minimal light wear. Strap is new with minimal buckle wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Cartier, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, began as a jewelry workshop that quickly gained recognition among French aristocracy. Under the leadership of Alfred Cartier, the company expanded into watchmaking, with a pivotal moment occurring in 1904 when Louis Cartier created the Santos Dumont, the world's first modern men's wristwatch, for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont.

Throughout the 20th century, Cartier continued to innovate in watch design, introducing iconic timepieces like the Tank in 1918, inspired by the Renault FT-17 tank. The company's watches became known for blending functionality with artistic elements, incorporating Art Deco influences and precious materials. Today, as part of the Richemont Group, Cartier remains a leader in luxury watchmaking, continuing to produce exquisite timepieces that combine tradition with contemporary design, from the classic Tank to the modern Pasha.