Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case
18k Gold
Cartier Tank MC Chronograph Ref 3666 Automatic Steel Watch Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank MC Reference Number : 3666 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Steel
Cartier Ref 3800 Steel XL Tank Solo Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Reference 3800 Tank Solo XL size Wrist Watch. 31 X 41 MM Stainless Steel 2 piece
Steel
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
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,500
H 0.36 in W 1.19 in L 1.58 in
Cartier Tank Anglaise 3511 Two-Tone 18K Rose Gold Diamond Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An original Cartier Tank Anglaise two-tone automatic watch, reference 3511 / WT100025. Featuring a
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 White Gold Automatic Watch 20-year Service Edition
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 automatic watch in 18K white gold featuring a 26mm x 46mm curved case
White Gold
Cartier Tank Française Men’s Automatic Watch in Stainless Steel with Date, 28mm
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Française Men’s Automatic Watch in Stainless Steel with Date, 28mm Description: The
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 2-Tone Steel & Gold Automatic Watch W51005Q4 2302 - Automatic
Vintage Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold 28mm Automatic Watch Ref. 1840
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Cartier Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Mid-Size SS Automatic Calendar Watch Iob Ref. 2302
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, CA
A Cartier Mid-size (32mm) Tank Francaise bracelet watch in stainless steel (Ref.2302). The Swiss
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Steel Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in firenze, IT
Cartier tank francaise steel wrist watch Automatic movement 28 x 32 mm Wonderful condition
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
CARTIER Gold Automatic American Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, NY
In keeping with the classic 1930's Cartier style, this original American Tank wristwatch has a
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Automatic Jumbo Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bologna, IT
Cartier Cartier Tank Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Case White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Original Cartier
18k Gold
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
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
sapphire winder. 18ct white gold bracelet. Signed Cartier. Numbered.
Sapphire
Amazing Cartier Tank Française Automatic Wrist watch in silver
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Reference: 2302 Dial: Silver guilloché Date: Yes
Amazing Cartier Tank Française Automatic Wrist watch in silver
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Reference: 2302 Dial: Silver guilloché Date: Yes
Cartier Tank Americaine in silver and Mechanical automatic winding
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Américaine Reference: 3972 Dial: silver Movement: Cartier
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank 2302 Francaise Automatic Men's Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank 2302 Francaise Automatic Mens Wristwatch SKU: WA00026 PRIMARY
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier yellow gold Tank Française automatic wristwatch Ref 1840
By Cartier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Tank Ref. 1840 CASE screwed case, yellow-gold, sapphire crystal, 28mm x 32,5mm MOVEMENT
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Jumbo Automatic Watch, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Classic, With a Twist. Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Jumbo Automatic The Cartier Tank
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Automatic Watch Rose Gold and Alligator 31
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
: 23mm, Wrist circumference: 6.5" Designer: Cartier Model: Tank Solo Automatic Watch Rose Gold and
Cartier Tank Française GM Stainless Steel Automatic Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tank Française Reference n° W5101755 Grand Model (GM) Stainless Steel 36mm X 30mm Size Blue
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française GM Stainless Steel Automatic Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tank Française GM Stainless Steel Reference n°W51002Q3 GM ( Grand Model ) 28mm X 24mm Size
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 18 Karat White Gold Watch Automatic W50011S3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Band Color: White Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 28-31.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Rose Gold Automatic Men's Watch W2620030
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Band Color: Brown Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Automatic Watch W5310015
By Cartier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ladies Cartier Tank Anglaise watch crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with lacquered silver dial
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 Men’s Automatic Watch White Dial 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine Reference #:1741. Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 Mens Automatic Watch White
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 Men's Automatic Watch White Dial 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 Mens Automatic Watch White Dial 18K White Gold 27mm
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.07 in
Cartier Tank Americane Large Size, Automatic, Full Set, B & P, circa 2006
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Tank Americane (W2603256) self - winding automatic watch, features a 18K
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.03 in L 1.74 in
Cartier 18k White Gold Mens Tank Americaine Automatic Wrist Watch Ref W2603256
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Model W2603256 Pre Owned Automatic Wrist Watch. Silvered guilloche Dial
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 1.11 in
Cartier Tank Francaise w5000556 Yellow Gold w/ a White dial 28mm Automatic watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap. ChronoReflex w/ sweep
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Watch Cartier Classic Roman Numeral Dial Signed
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Midsize Automatic Tank Francaise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cartier Automatic Tank Francaise with an 18Kt Yellow Gold 28mm x 24mm Case and Ardillon Clasp on a
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's Automatic Watch - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case (28mm x 35mm
Cartier White Gold Automatic Tank Americaine Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k white gold automatic Tank Americaine wristwatch, Ref. W2603256, with date. 18k white
CARTIER Tank Americaine 18k Gold Automatic Chronograph
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome and impressive 18k yellow gold automatic chronograph wristwatch, by Cartier from the new
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Large Tank automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hicksville, NY
Watch Details: Brand: Cartier Model: Tank MC, Large Model Ref: W5330004 Movement: Mechanical, automatic
Stainless Steel
Cartier stainless steel Tank Anglaise Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Anglaise Wrist Watch 39 X 29 MM water resistant 9.5 MM thick Case. 3/4 inch
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Solo Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diameter: 30 mm Case Size: 30mm by 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Stainless Steel Watch W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Men's Stainless Steel Watch W51002Q3 - Automatic winding
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's Automatic Watch W5000156, 1840
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Men's 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Watch with Date W50001R2 - Automatic winding
Cartier Yellow Gold Midsize Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine midsize 18k yellow gold wristwatch, Ref. W2603556, with automatic movement
Cartier Lady's White Gold Tank Américaine Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cartier Tank Americaine model large size 18k white gold watch with an automatic movement. The
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Tank Francaise, 32 X 28 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant Case, Automatic
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française White Gold Automatic Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This automatic Cartier Tank Française is made in 18kt white gold. Indices are in roman, there is a
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Lady's white gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
All original with original diamond surround in 18K white gold. This watch sells new at Cartier for
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jumbo Louis Cartier Tank Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Very handsome 18K yellow gold men's wrist watch from the "Louis Cartier Tank" collection by Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch 1741
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diameter: 27 mm Case Size: 27mm by 45mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Automatic Case: 18k White Gold
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Rose Gold Automatic Watch W2609156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Rose Gold Automatic Watch W2609156 - Automatic winding. 18k rose gold
White Gold Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch With Date
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A white gold automatic Cartier Tank wristwatch on a blue Cartier crocodile strap with a Cartier
White Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Automatic XL Mens
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Automatic XL Mens - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch Ref W51002Q3
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Men's Stainless Steel Watch W51002Q3 - Automatic winding
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Americaine 18 Karat Gold Automatic Watch W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Gold Automatic Watch W2603156 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold case
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W26055L1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K White Gold W26055L1 - Automatic winding. 18K White Gold ( 26 x 44 mm
White Gold
Cartier White Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W26055L1
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K White Gold W26055L1 - Automatic winding. 18K White Gold ( 26 x 44 mm
White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Tank Americaine Midsize Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier Midsize 18k rose gold and diamond Tank Americaine wristwatch, Reference 1725. With Round
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Reference 2302
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Stainless Steel Watch Reference 2302 Metal: Stainless steel
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men's Gold Watch W2603156 - Automatic winding with date. 18k
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Men's Gold Watch W2603156 - Automatic winding with date. 18k
Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Automatic Wristwatch Ref W2603156
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Gold Men's/Ladies Watch W2603156 - Automatic winding. 18k yellow gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Extra Large Tank Solo Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Men's Extra Large Tank Solo Stainless Steel Watch W5200028 - Automatic . Stainless steel
Cartier 18k Gold & Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Cartier 18k Gold White & Diamond Automatic Large Tank Francaise Watch. Features 18k
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Divan Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2612
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Cartier, Tank Divan, Automatic, Ref. 2612. Made in the
Stainless Steel
Cartier White Gold Guilloche Dial Tank Francaise automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
deployant clasp, sapphire glass, automatic movement, in excellent condition, comes with an original Cartier
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2302
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Man's stainless steel Tank Francaise with matching band, automatic, date, and water resistant
Stainless Steel
Cartier White Gold Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch Ref W50011S3
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: 18K White Gold Case Diameter: 36.5mm by 28mm Dial
18k Gold, White 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. Panthere. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (27mm x 37mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...
Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Divan 2612 Ladies Wrist Watch W/ Pink Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Automatic Vintage Stainless steel ref. 2612 Divan ser. 1030*** / all original parts / pink leather strap (fits 6.5-8 inch wrist) / 38mm (width) x 30mm (height) dial / 8.3mm t...
Stainless Steel
$5,477
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...
Gold, Steel
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 1980s presents a rare and striking lemon yellow dial, a colour that beautifully comp...
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that no one else has. A rare vint...
18k Gold
Must de Cartier Tank Blue Mystery Dial. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Windup Watch
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). RARE Blue Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: Ha...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Panthere 1650 Blue MOP 18K White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere 1650 Ladies Watch. 27mm 18K white gold case. 18K white gold bezel with factory diamond sets. Blue Mother of Pearl dial with white gold hands and White gold Roman num...
White Gold
Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the most versatile and loved pieces of jewellery. This particular model is a very rare...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Rolex Date Steel 1501 Automatic Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1973 Rolex Date Wrist watch, 35 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece Oyster case. Caliber 1570, 26 jewel Automatic, self winding movement. Custom Turquoise Blue Dial with Raised White...
Steel
Cartier Tortue Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and a navy blue leather alligator strap. Signed by Cartier 28mm face Model #2644
Diamond, 18k Gold
3.90 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A romantic solitaire engagement ring with a 3.90 carat emerald cut diamond from the fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Los Angeles, California. Set in an 18K yellow gold ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$12,920
H 14 in D 7 in L 18 in
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Supermodel Classic Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Vintage Organic Beige XL Weekend Travel Overnight Supermodel Bag Year: 1994-1996 Gold hardware Quilted canvas exterior Leather trim strap and gold tone hardware with sat...
Cartier 18Kt. Yellow Gold Art Deco Styled Watch with Original Buckle from 1930's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Paris STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Square METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 20mm MOVEMENT / ...
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Black Dial Watch Vermeil ARGENT Small Manual Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 3055582 RARE Black Roman Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Manual Windup Movemen...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified 6.41 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a 6.41 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and IF clarity*, set on a seven prong setting. Flanked by tapered baguette cut dia...
Diamond, 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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