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Rare Cartier Jumbo Watch 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Rare Cartier jumbo TV screen watch, 18k gold. Original strap, buckle, ca' 1970's. Fresh service by
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1970s French Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Cartier Tank watch with jewelled bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This rare Cartier Tank watch has an 18k gold bracelet adorned with round cut diamonds and invisible
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1980s European Contemporary Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier France Rare Mini Tank Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
set crown. 10 M.M wide Cartier Tan Leather Strap with original Cartier 18k Deployment buckle, watch
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1970s French Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must De Cartier Vermeil Vendrome Watch
By Cartier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Cartier Must de Cartier watch is crafted in 18K gold plated sterling silver construction (Vermeil
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Late 20th Century Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Vermeil
Rare Cartier x Rolex Watch Brooch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless piece of luxury and elegance - the solid gold Cartier & Rolex watch brooch
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1970s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Tank 18K Electroplated Must de Cartier Wood Dial Mechanical Watch 1975's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Cartier Tank timepieces during the mid-1970s, these watches were meticulously crafted using a rare
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1970s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.3 in W 0.99 in Dm 0.99 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Paris 18Kt. Gold Calatrava Style Watch, from 1950's European Watch Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co / Cartier Paris
STYLE / REFERENCE: Calatrava Style
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition
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1980s French Contemporary Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the large size, circa 1975-1980. The
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1970s French Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.3 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.07 in
Cartier Santos Octogonale Steel and Gold Automatic Mid Size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Santos Octogonale Reference 2966 Wrist Watch, 29 X 28 M.M Stainless Steel 3
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1990s French Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Steel
CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage
Here
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1960s English Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
on these watches. The case back is also correctly "hand stamped" with the Cartier registration
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1970s Swiss Modernist Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Cartier Paris Vendome 2-Tone Large Watch 34mm, Manual wind, Circa. 1973-1976
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction:
This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the extra large size, and measures 34mm
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1970s European Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
watch is perfect for anyone who wants to make a statement. Sale comes with a Cartier Box and Cartier
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1990s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier RARE Mini Santos Dumont 1967 Ultra Thin Jaeger LeCoultre K850 Gold 1960
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of
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1960s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gold
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Dm 0.75 in
Cartier Panthere Medium Ref 1270 Rare Art Deco Dial 18K Yellow Gold 29mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
We did not have this watch polished. Polish available upon request after purchase. Crystal has
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1990s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Yellow Gold
Waltham Chromium Tonneau Shaped Three Register Chronograph Manual Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Tonneau Shaped
METAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Cartier Paris Ceinture Trinity Tri-Color
By Cartier
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
In Mint Condition.
Swiss Made, Cartier Ceinture in 18k Yellow, White & Rose Gold. Solid 18k Gold
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1980s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
great, fully functional, absolutely mint, like new condition.
Rare Style 1450
Includes Cartier Watch Box
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1990s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Ladies Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget watch showcasing a lapis lazuli dial and a brilliant
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1970s Unknown Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Men's Large Size, circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Vintage Santos Dumont, Circa 1975-1980, made in 18K yellow gold. The watch measures 25 x
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1970s French Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Française 2303 Serviced Steel & 18k Gold Chronograph Chronoreflex
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of
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1990s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Steel
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H 1.34 in W 1.11 in Dm 1.11 in
Vintage Cartier Trianon Santos Extra Thin, Large Size, circa 1978-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
signed, dial, movement case. The watch is also accompanied with an an original Cartier red burgundy
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1980s French Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
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H 1.26 in W 1.15 in
Cartier Baignoire 18 Karat Rose Gold Extra Large Skeletized Back W8000002
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 18k Yellow Gold And Stainless "Spider" Burgundy Dial Ref 0902
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Very rare Cartier Santos watch with "spider" patina burgundy dial and matching cabochon burgundy
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1990s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Small Ceinture Tri-Color Gold circa 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Paris Vintage small Ceinture Tri-Color gold case made in 18K gold measurieng 22 x 29mm lug
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1980s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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H 0.2 in W 0.87 in L 1.15 in
Tank Louis Cartier MOP Dial Diamonds 78227 18k Gold 1974 Gold Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of
Category
1970s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.83 in
Bueche Girod Rare Tiger Eye Dress Watch with Micro Rotor Winding
By Bueche Girod
Located in Long Beach, CA
it is the perfect unisex watch as well. Bueche Girod also made watches for Cartier.
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Rolex Datejust Quickset 18K Gold Steel Rare Silver Diamond Dial Watch 16233
By Rolex
Located in Newton, MA
addition to Alex & Co original designs, we offer jewelry and watches from brands like Cartier, Bulgari, Van
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1990s Swiss Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Tank Normale PARIS Small model 1973 PM SM 18k 750 Gold Ref 78093 Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
watch on a Cartier book for reference of this rare Tank Normale model.
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1970s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold
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H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
A. Barthelay for Moribito Sterling Silver Bracelet Manual Winding Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
an unusual and unique unisex bracelet watch made in Sterling Silver.
Barthelay designed watches for
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Late 20th Century French Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Weitz for Destino Yellow Gold Filled Vintage Date Mechanical Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare vintage mechanical watch by
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1980s Swiss Modernist Rare Retro Cartier Watch
LeCoultre Ladies 14 Karat White Gold Midcentury Watch with Original Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
rare modern mid-century design by the premier Swiss house of LeCoultre. They made the same exact watch
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Mid-20th Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Baume & Mercier Dress Watch, 18K White Gold, Black Onxy Dial, 1980's
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our very rare vintage Baume & Mercier dress watch (reference 38260) with 18k white gold case of
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1980s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Onyx, White Gold
C.D. Peacock Art Deco Style 18 Karat French Hallmarked Wristwatch from 1953
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the legendary house of C.D. Peacock is entirely
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier circa 1980 18k Gold and Lacquer “Royking” Lighter
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier “Royking” lighter.
Circe 1980
CARTIER Roy King Rollagas, a Unique RARE example of a
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
Cartier “Royking
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Le Must de Cartier Very Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay
Cream and red color
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Eighteen Karat Gold Rare Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century, Circa: 1960s, Spray Brooch
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1960s Italian Retro Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.4 in W 1.5 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.5 in L 2.4 in
Cartier Thermos Flask/Bottle 14k Yellow and White Gold Very Rare Vintage Piece
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
reads "Cartier 14 KT"
Emblem on the flask
Cork as a closure
Rare example in gold
Height: 20 cm
Diameter
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1970s French Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 7.88 in
Cartier Solid 14k Yellow Gold and Glass Very Rare Vintage Lidded Ice Bucket
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Cartier
The exclusive French jeweler and watch company Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 and gained
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1970s French Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones
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1980s French Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.25 in Dm 0.75 in L 7 in
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of rare vintage Cartier 18k gold earrings with clip-on closure.
The earrings have an amazing
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1960s American Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel
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1950s Unknown Retro Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Emerald, Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.5 in D 0.38 in L 2.38 in
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Large vintage Cartier jewelry sapphire French gold silk scarf with
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Linen, Silk, Textile
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H 26 in W 26 in D 11 in
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Thank-you for looking.
Title:
Large vintage Cartier jewelry french gold peach pink silk scarf pillow
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Textile, Linen, Silk
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H 26 in W 26 in D 11 in
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Red Ruby French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow White Cream
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
exquisite rare vintage pure silk Cartier fashion scarf in a striking print. It illustrates exotic panthers
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Textile, Linen, Silk
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H 26 in W 26 in D 11 in
Classic Vintage Gold Wrist Watch Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
in the 1960's. This is a must for an exclusive watch boutique or the serious wrist watch collector
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Brass
Dunhill Rare Royking Lighter, 18k Gold Plating & Enamel Inlay “Royking” lighter
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Includes original Cartier case.
ROY KING, who has died aged 87, was a leading British watch designer and
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1980s Swiss Art Deco Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Jeager Lecoultre Rare Skeleton Clock Plexiglas and Brass. 8-Day Movement. Marked
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare lucite and brass round skeleton clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in Dm 7.09 in
Breitling Retail Store Display Advertising Sign
By Breitling
Located in Forney, TX
have some other luxury watch store signage / merchandising displays, including Rolex, Panerai, Cartier
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Late 20th Century Industrial Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Dunhill Rollagas lighter Yellow "Spider" Lacquer Gold Plated In Box 1970
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in DELFT, NL
Cartier tank watches. Complete in original box (also in perfect condition). All in all a beautiful and
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1980s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
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H 2.52 in W 0.95 in D 0.48 in
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been crafted with retro
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
H 9.75 in W 9.15 in D 4.35 in
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze with 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
rare to see in this pristine condition. Has been crafted with modernist patterns in solid polished
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Imhof Switzerland 1960 World Timer 8 Days Desk Clock in Bronze and 24h Scales
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
in the world of collecting as the Rolls Royce of watches. Desk clocks designed by Cartier, Tiffany
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Cartier Platinum Crash Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Extraordinarily Rare Platinum "Crash" Watch with Original Diamonds, by Cartier. Manual Wind
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1990s Swiss Modern Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Oversized Automatic Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and quite rare Cartier Tank in 18k yellow gold. This is the first automatic version of
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1970s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Reverso manual wind wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
Fine and rare pink gold manual winding wristwatch
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1970s Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Stone Dial Santos Automatic Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Rare and Unique 18k Yellow Gold Santos Octagonal Watch by Cartier, Circa Mid 1980's. Original
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1980s Swiss Modernist Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
IWC for Cartier Yellow Gold Automatic Wristwatch
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
International Watch Company, 18kt yellow Gold automatic for Cartier London
Circa: 1960's
Category
1960s Swiss Rare Retro Cartier Watch
Materials
18k Gold
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Rare Retro Cartier Watch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact rare retro cartier watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect rare retro cartier watch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A rare retro cartier watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rare retro cartier watch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Rare Retro Cartier Watch?
The price for a rare retro cartier watch starts at $3,126 and tops out at $375,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $9,800.
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For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
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Questions About Cartier
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
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