Cartier Tank Must De Cartier SM 'Lapis Lazuli' Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1977 Brand Cartier Model Tank Must De Cartier SM Reference Year 1980s Dial Blue 'Lapis Lazuli
Cartier Tank Must De Cartier SM 'Lapis Lazuli' Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 1977 Brand Cartier Model Tank Must De Cartier SM Reference Year 1980s Dial Blue 'Lapis Lazuli
Cartier Tank Must De SM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De SM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1397 This Cartier Tank Must De SM from the
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De LM Vermeil Lemon Dial 1980s SKU 1398 This Cartier Tank Must De LM from the
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss Made Dial 18k YG 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 – Swiss Made Dial – 18k Yellow Gold – 1980s SKU 1894 Available
$3,400
W 0.83 in L 1.03 in
Vintage 1980s Cartier Tank Vermeil 5057001 Quartz White Striped Roman Dial 21x28
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A fun spin on the quintessential Must Tank The Must de Cartier Tank is arguably the most
Vermeil
Vintage Cartier Tank 1980s Lemon Dial Manual Wind Electroplated 23x30mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Cartier Tank lemon dial manual wind from the 1980s. Measurements include a 23x30mm
Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank 1980s Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23x30mm Case.
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage must de Cartier tank manual wind with a lemon roman numeral dial from the late 70s
Cartier Yellow Gold Vendome Tank manual wind Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s Cartier Tank 18K gold “Vendome” circa 1980’s. Featuring a 33 x 32mm round case with rounded
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Must de Cartier Sterling Silver Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A classic vintage piece from the 1980s, this Must de Cartier Tank features a 22 x 29.5mm sterling
Sterling Silver
Vintage Ladies Cartier Tank Louise, Ref 78087, Superb Example, circa 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
papers are not present. We date this Cartier Tank Louis to circa 1980s and it is comfortably the best of
Cartier NY Tank 18k Yellow Gold 1980's by Bueche Girod
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank 18K yellow gold watch. 23.3X30.7mm, lug to lug, case size with smooth bezel. White
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Ladies Service Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Ladies 18k Yellow Gold (1980s) SKU 1387 A beautifully preserved
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss 18k YG 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Swiss Dial 18k Yellow Gold (1980s) SKU 1396 A beautifully preserved
Cartier Tank Must De LM 590005 Applied Deco Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De LM 590005 Applied Deco Dial SKU 1907 Brand Cartier Model Tank Must De
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank 23mm x 30mm Black Dial 1980s Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Must de Cartier Tank 23mm x 30mm Black Dial 1980s Manual Wind We buy and sell many Cartier
Vermeil, Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in
Carrtier Must de Cartier Tank 25 x 30mm Rare Bark Dial Manual Wind Circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Must de Cartier Tank is a rare and elegant example from the 1980s, featuring the highly sought
Vermeil, Silver
Cartier Tank Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier tank watch ca' 1980's. Gold plated 925 sterling case with manual movement and
Citrine
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Ref 3660, Burgundy Rare Dial, 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
An icon of the 1980s, our vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank ref 3660 with quartz movement
Gold Plate
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Model 78086 Manual Winding Ca' 1980's Classic!
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A classic Cartier tank model 78086, manual wind movement. Made ca' 1980's, 18k gold, with an
18k Gold
Sold
W 0.95 in L 1.23 in
Cartier Tank Americaine, 18kt White Gold Cartier Tank, 1980s, 3012905, Quartz
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Tank Americaine 18kt white gold Cartier Tank Watch. The case is 31 x 24 mm, 7.3mm thick
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Must De SM Rouge Dial 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Must De SM Vermeil Red Dial 1980s SKU 1399 This Cartier Tank Must De SM from the
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch blends classic styling with refined
Gold, Silver
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the 1980s, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch blends classic styling with refined
Gold, Silver
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Water Resistant case, Mechanical
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Ladies Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Paris Classic ladies Tank Wrist watch, 28 X 20 MM 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Classic Ladies Tank Mechanical Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Ladies Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 28 X 20 MM 18K Yellow Gold case. Manual wind
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in L 1.42 in
Cartier Gold Plated Must de Tank Vermeil 5057001 Roman Indexes Quartz, 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
: Cartier Model: Must de Tank Vermeil 366001 Year: 1988’s Serial Number: 54xxx Reference: C04608 Case
Gold Plate
Cartier Vermeil Classic Mechanical Tank Watch with Burgundy Enamel Dial
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Must De Cartier Tank Wrist Watch, 19 x 20 M.M. 2 Piece Gold Plate on Sterling
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.83 in W 0.71 in L 1.42 in
Vintage Cartier Tank Vermeil Gold Plated Silver Quartz 366001 , 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Vermeil Year: 1980’s Serial Number: 86xxx Reference: C04176 The iconic
Gold Plate
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Paris Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Case, Mechanical, Manual
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Paris, Classic Tank Wrist watch, 33 X 23 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold Case. 17 Jewel
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Tank Manual Wind Silver Vermeil Case Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
1980’s manual wind Cartier ladies tank watch with a bright white dial. Gold plate on Sterling
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Gents Size Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Paris Tank Wrist watch, 30 X 23 MM 18K Yellow Gold Case, Mechanical, Manual
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's era Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized watch. 18K Yellow Gold plated over Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Must de Men's Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Men's Classic Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Classic Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Classic Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Tank Must de Men's Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Men's Classic Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver
Cartier Ladies Tank Louis Burgundy Dial Vermeil Watch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier lady’s vermeil Tank Louis circa 1980s. Featuring a 23 X 31mm case secured by 4 side screws
Vermeil
Cartier Tank Must De Men's Sized Tri-Color Dial Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's era Cartier Tank Must de Men's Sized Watch. 18K Yellow Gold Plated over Sterling Silver case
Cartier Tank Louis Man’s Vermeil, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier man’s Tank Louis circa 1990s. Featuring 24 x 30mm vermeil (20 microns gold over silver
Vermeil
Cartier Lady's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns gold over
Gold Plate
Cartier Vermeil Man's Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's Tank Louis vermeil (20 microns gold over sterling silver) wristwatch, circa 1980s
Gold Plate
Cartier Man's Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's Vermeil Tank Louis circa 1980's. Vermeil, 20 microns gold over silver, 23.5 X 31mm
Vermeil
Cartier Man's Vermeil Tank Louis Must de Cartier Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's Vermeil Tank Louis Must de Cartier, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns gold over silver
Vermeil
Cartier Man's Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Louis wristwatch, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns gold
Vermeil
Cartier Man's Vermeil Tank Louis Must de Cartier Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's Vermeil Tank Louis Must de Cartier, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns gold over silver
Vermeil
Cartier Vermeil Tank Louis Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s Cartier Vermeil Tank Louis circa 1980’s. 23.5 x 31mm rectangular case secured by 4 case
Vermeil
Cartier Lady's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier wristwatch, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns
Gold Plate
Cartier Lady's GIlt Silver Must de Cartier Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady's gilt silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier wristwatch, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns
Vermeil
Cartier Man's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier man's gilt silver Tank Louis Must de Cartier wristwatch, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns
Vermeil
Sold
W 0.93 in L 1.23 in
Cartier Gilt Silver Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Gilt Silver Vermeil Must de Cartier Tank Louis Wristwatch, circa 1980s. Vermeil, 20 microns
Vermeil
Cartier Man's Gilt Silver Tank Louis Wristwatch circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Tank Louis gilt silver vermeil (20 microns gold plating over silver), 24 x 31mm case
Gold Plate
Cartier Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Vendome Tank Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Tank 18K Gold “Vendome” circa 1980’s. Man’s 33 x 32mm round case with rounded stepped case
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Tank Elongee Manual Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady Cartier 18K white gold “Tank Elongee” circa 1980’s with original Cartier 18K WG tang buckle
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Enamel Dial Vendome Tank manual Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Tank 18K Gold “Vendome” circa 1980’s. Man’s 33 x 32mm round case with rounded stepped case
18k Gold
Sold
W 0.83 in L 1.07 in
Cartier Ladies vermeil Tank Louis Burgundy Dial quartz wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier lady’s vermeil Tank Louis circa 1980s. Featuring a 21 X 27mm case secured by 4 side and 4
Vermeil
Cartier Lady “Mini” Tank Louis 18 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic vintage circa 1980’s Cartier Lady’s 18K gold Tank Louis “mini” with quartz movement
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Size 18 Karat Yellow Gold-Plated, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
Cartier Tank Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Standard Ladies Size Must de Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Silver Manual Wind
Cartier Tank Must de Ladies Sized Watch, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980's Vintage Cartier Ladies Size Tank 18k Yellow Gold Plated Over Sterling Manual Wind watch with
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Cartier Pink Red Ruby Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ellipse Ring 50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Vivid Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Band Ring. Stunning yellow gold ring set with a vivid red ruby. Fine jewellery houses like Cartier only use the finest of ge...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990 Rolex Day Date Coral Ref. 18238 (Full Set)
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Coral, the King of Stone dials Rolex hasn't left a stone unturned when it comes to the selection of materials for their dials which in some cases can be described as 'exotic'. Stone...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic Stainless Steel Watch, Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your wrist with timeless sophistication in this Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, a contemporary reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic Tank design. Crafted in polished stainless...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
cartier ronde 1815
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Seller Notes “very good condition minimal straches of use” Bezel Color Silver Movement Quartz Closure Deployant Indices Roman Numerals Year Manufactured 2000-2009 With Papers No Band...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier 590005 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.590005 Comes with a new GUCCI leather band Champagne Dial with Quartz movement . ...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Juste Un Clou Yellow Gold Nail Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2022 Cartier 18k yellow Gold Juste Un Clou "nail" Collection Ring, finger size 46, U S 4. Signed and Numbered, excellent nearly unworn condition and comes in the original prese...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,326
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
$26,830
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier 1990 Montre Or Jaune Baignoire PM Yellow Gold Casque d Or Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier watch circa 1990 Baignoire model in yellow gold, oval case (legendary), white dial with Roman numerals, quartz movement, blued steel hands, winding mechanism or crown decorat...
Yellow Gold
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
Cartier Just Ankle Nail Ring SYZ313 18k Yellow Gold AU750 AUTHENTIC Cert
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER 18K Yellow Gold Juste Un Clou Ring 46 comes with original box and Guarantee Certificate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight 3.2GM Yellow Gold Serial # SYZ313 Ring Size 46, US 4.5 U...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Round 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Inner circumstances 13.25 inches Marked: Tiffany & Co. 750
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2743 / Tank Solo METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. with Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 2000's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm "Lug Ti...
Gold
Rolex Datejust 26mm 18k Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Dial Bezel Ladies Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Custom Diamond dial and bezel. Comes with the gift box. General Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust Model Number: 69173 Type: Wristwatch Department: Women Sty...
Yellow Gold
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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