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Is Cartier the same as Rolex?
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No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
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Cartier Paris gold plated Tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch exudes timeless elegance with its gold-plated case, brown leather strap, and precise quartz movement.
Brand: Cartier Paris
Movement: Quartz
Met...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Cartier Pasha with Original Bracelet Seatimer 2010
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier
STYLE / REFERENCE: Pasha / Reference UF2790
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 47mm X Diameter 40mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER...
Category
2010s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Rare King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch C1937
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier. A Rare and Highly Important King George VI Gold Five Pound Coin Watch, C1937.
Dial: The plain silver dial signed Cartier with black Roman numerals and outer minute track with blued steel moon hands complimenting the dial beautifully.
Case: The very rare and highly important King George VI Gold Five pound coin minted in 1937, the year of his coronation. The back of the coin has Saint George fighting the dragon Symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the victory of the Christian spirit over the forces of evil. The secret button on the side of the case presses in to reveal the watch. The watch can be tilted upwards so that it can sit on a desk.
Movement: The extra flat fully jewelled Swiss nickel finished movement signed Le Coultre Co. The movement is fully jewelled to the centre abor with compensation balance, blued steel hairspring and fast slow regulation. The winding and hand setting crown is located at the three o'clock position.
This is a very rare gold coin...
Category
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier 3-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25027B8
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 3-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25027B8 - Quartz. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (27mm x 37mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman numerals and dat...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565 W20056D6
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Santos Galbee Small Ladies Watch Roman Numerals 1565 W20056D6 - Quartz. Stainless steel case (24mm x 35mm). Cream dial with steel roman numerals. Stainless steel Santos brace...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Tank Louis Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stylish watch from Cartier's Tank Collection- the Tank Louis, comes with a diamond bezel and diamond dial, 23 x 30 case dimensions inclusive of lugs, quartz movement, fluted mes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
