Cartier Tank Basculante XL 26mm 2522
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 26mm XL Tank Basculante in stainless steel by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, and a secret Cartier signature at VII.
Stainless Steel
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
Cartier Tank Basculante Ref 2390 Mécanique 'Manual' Rectangle Watch, Full Set
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This particular example is a sophisticated Cartier Tank Basculante reference 2390, seldom encountered & highly desirable.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante LM 2390 White Guilloche Dial Steel 2001 Manual Winding
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Classic Time Club proudly presents this Cartier Tank Basculante LM Ref. 2390 from 2001, an elegant reinterpretation of Cartier’s iconic reversible Tank.
Cartier Tank Basculante WA202251 Ladies Diamond 18k YG 2007 Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Basculante WA202251 Ladies Diamond 18k Yellow Gold SKU 1385 An exquisite and rarely seen example of Cartier’s ingenious reversible watch design — the Tank Basculante r...
2001 Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Manual 25 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Basculante is what happens when Cartier applies mechanical ingenuity to that perfect form.
Steel, Stainless Steel
1999 Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Quartz 22 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A More Elegant Reversible Tank The Tank Basculante, first released in 1932, is Cartier's clever and arguably more refined take on the reversible watch.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Tank Basculante Diamond and Black Onyx Flip Top
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 32.5 x 22.5mm 18K white gold rectangular case, factory diamond bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white rom...
18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in Dm 0.99 in L 0.31 in
Cartier Basculante 2499D New Rare 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box & Paper
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Basculante 2499D NEW RARE 18k Yellow Gold Mens Watch 25mm Box & Paper
Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.63 in Dm 0.87 in L 0.27 in
Cartier Tank Basculante 2480 Factory Diamond 18K Gold Ladies Box&Papers
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante 2480 Factory Diamond 18K Gold Ladies 22mm Box&Papers
18k Gold
Unavailable
Dm 0.99 in L 1.23 in
Cartier Tank Basculante LM 2390 Stainless Steel Mechanical Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tank Basculante Large Model Reference n° W1011358 31mm X 25mm Size Large Size Stainless Steel Case & Buckle Blue Leather Strap Blue Sapphire Cabochon Crown Cream White Dial w...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Basculante Steel Reversible Mid Size Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Basculante reference 2405 Wrist Watch, 27 X 23.5 M.M.
Steel
Sold
W 0.95 in L 1.38 in
Cartier Basculante – Stainless Steel – 24 x 35mm – Full Set – New Cartier Strap
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
The Cartier Basculante is one of the hardest‑to‑find steel Cartier models, and locating one with its original box and papers is even rarer.
Steel
Cartier Basculante Stainless Steel 2405
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM1781 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Basculante Model Ref: 2405 Age: Gender: Unisex Complete With: Xupes Presentation Box Dial: White Roman Glass: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Q...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Basculante Watch Reversible Original Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
It comes with the Authenticity Certificate by GIA GG/AJP, Original Papers, Cartier Box Brand: Cartier Model: Basculante Movement: Quartz Functions: Time Case Material: Steel Case Siz...
Steel
Cartier Steel Basculante Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Cartier Basculante Stainless Steel Quartz Watch On Black Gator Strap With Tang Buckle.
Steel
Rare Cartier Stainless Steel Ladies Basculante Quartz Watch 2386
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this Authentic Rare Cartier Stainless Steel Ladies Basculante Watch (Ref. 2386).
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante W1011158
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Tank Basculante wristwatch. Featuring a silver reversible dial with roman numerals with blued steeled sword shaped hands, a secret Cartier signature at X and a stai...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante 2386
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Cartier, Cartier it seems to all be about Cartier right now.
Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante 24mm 2405
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 24mm stainless steel Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, blued steeled sword-shaped hands, a secret Cartier signature at VII and a stainless st...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Nos Tank Basculante Mécanique W1011358
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn 25mm stainless steel Tank Basculante wristwatch. Featuring a silver reversible dial with roman numerals, blued steeled sword shaped hands, a secret Cartier signature at VII...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Nos Tank Basculante W1014658 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22mm stainless steel Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals that features a distinctive MM at 12 o'clock, blued steeled sword-shaped hands, a secre...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies - Quartz.
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2386 Ladies - Quartz.
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Yellow Gold 2499
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare yellow gold Tank Basculante wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, secret Cartier signature at VII and a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Reversible Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cartier stainless steel Tank Basculante reversible men's wristwatch with mechanical movement, 25mm x 38mm case, on an 8" black leather adjustable bracelet.
Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2405 Ladies
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Watch Ref 2405 Ladies - Quartz.
Cartier Tank Basculante Ladies Watch Ref 2405
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Ladies Watch Ref 2405 - Quartz.
Cartier Nos Tank Basculante 22MM W1014658 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22mm stainless steel Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals that features a distinctive MM at 12 o'clock, blued steeled sword-shaped hands, a secre...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Nos Tank Basculante 22MM W1014658 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 22mm stainless steel Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals that features a distinctive MM at 12 o'clock, blued steeled sword-shaped hands, a secre...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Diamond Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Tank Basculante wristwatch crafted in yellow gold. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands and Cartier's hidden signature at VII.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier yellow Gold Reversible Tank Basculante manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
Tank Basculante Circa 1990 21-jewel Cal.060MC manual wind movement, sunburst guilloché engraved silvered dial with black Roman numerals and black inner minute track, blued steel swo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Basculante Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2390
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES. Manual wind movement. Silvered dial with Roman numeral hour markers. Fitted to an unsigned blac...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Steel Reversible Case Quartz Ladies Watch W1011158
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Aftermarket Leather strap but Original Cartier Buckle. Comes without the manufacturer's box and papers. Coveredby a 1-year Chronostore warranty. Details: Model Number W1011158 Brand...
Cartier Tank Basculante Steel Reversible Case Cream Dial Ladies Watch W1011158
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Tank Basculante Steel Reversible Case Cream Dial Ladies Watch W1011158.
Cartier White Gold Diamond Set Tank Basculante Quartz Wristwatch Ref WA202751
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A White Gold Tank Basculante Ladies Wristwatch, white dial with arabic numbers, blued steel sword shaped hands, white gold reverse dial engraved with the letters C, A, R, T, I, E and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Basculante 2405 Steel Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Basculante Wrist Watch, 27 X 23.5 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 Piece case.
Steel
Cartier Basculante ladies 2386 watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3087 MODEL NUMBER 2386 SERIAL NUMBER 230**** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies AGE 14th February 1998 CASE DIAMETER 22 mm CASE SIZE 22mm by 33mm BOX & PAPE...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Stainless Steel Basculante Reversible Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier, Basculante Reversible Wrist watch, 32 X 22 MM Water resistant Case, Quartz movement, White Dial with Black roman Numerals.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Basculante Quartz Wristwatch, circa 2010
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Basculante Flip Watch, 36 X 24 M.M. Stainless Steel case, Quartz Movement, Gray Dial with White Arabic Numerals and a Sapphire at the case top.
Stainless Steel
Cartier NOS Tank Basculante 22mm W1014658
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A small 22mm stainless steel Tank Basculante wristwatch. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals that features a distinctive MM at 12 o'clock, blued steeled sword-shaped hands, a...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Ladies Watch Ref 2405
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Basculante Ladies Watch Ref 2405 - Quartz.
Cartier Stainless steel Tank Basculante Large Reversible Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Cartier tank Basculante steel reversible wrist watch.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante Mecanique 2390 Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Tank Basculante, first introduced in 1932, is admired for its rare reversible case design.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Basculante Quartz Wristwatch Ref W3554
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3554 MODEL NUMBER 2552 SERIAL NUMBER 556***** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Unisex AGE - CASE DIAMETER 26 mm CASE SIZE 26mm by 40mm BOX & PAPERS Box Only MOVEMENT...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Mid Size Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Basculante Stainless Steel Reversible Wrist Watch, measuring 1 3/8 inch in length X 7/8 inch wide.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 125375 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Basculante Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Quart...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Basculante Quartz Wristwatch Ref 2386 2000
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: COM772 Model: 2386 Serial: 742**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: Open Papers Case Diameter: 22 mm Case Size: 22mm by 32mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee Mo...
Stainless Steel
Cartier XL Tank Basculante Reversible 2390 Stainless Steel Mechanic Men's watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 is the large and mechanic version of the Basculante model.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Wristwatch Ref 2390
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante Stainless Steel Ref 2390
Stainless Steel
Cartier Basculante "Millenium CPCP Collection Privee Cartier Paris" 2391
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Limited Edition Cartier Tank Basculante Millenium CPCP Collection Privee Cartier Paris in 18k yellow gold on a satin strap with 18k deployant buckle.
Yellow Gold
2000s Cartier Basculante Stainless Steel 2386 or W10X1258 Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contemporary 2000s Cartier Basculante Stainless Steel 2386 or W10X1258 Wristwatch * *Complete with: Box Only dated 2000s *Case Size: 22mm by 32mm *Strap: Black Alligator Leather ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Platinum Rose Gold Basculante Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Basculante was originally designed 1932 and its unique design continues to be a beauty in engineering today.
Platinum, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Basculante 2390 / w1011358
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante in stainless steel on leather strap with Cartier deployant buckle.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante W1011358, Brown Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante Reference #:W1011358. When It Comes To The Condition Of This Cartier Tank Basculante, It Is Excellent For A Watch That Has Been Previously Enjoyed.
Cartier Lady's Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand: Cartier Style Number: W1016730 Model Number: 2405 Model: Basculante Gender: Lady's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial White: White Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Collection Privée Tank Basculante Millenium
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Series: Tank Basculante Millenium Limited Edition Gender: Men's Case Material: Yellow Gold Dial Color: Matt Ivory-color with Guilloche Finishing Mo...
Sold
W 0.99 in D 0.24 in L 1.54 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Limited Edition Tank Basculante Reverso Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens Cartier Tank Basculante Reverso 18k Yellow Gold, Millenium Limited Edition (365 Pieces) Watch.
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reversible Basculante Quartz Watch 2522
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reversible Basculante Quartz Watch 2522 Model: Basculante XL Model #2522 Stainless Steel Reversible Rectangular Case Watch can be flipped over (see ph...
Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Basculante 24x35mm Steel White Roman Dial Ref: 2405
By Cartier
Located in București, București
For more information about delivery, warranty and return, please check our terms&conditions agreement. The Cartier Tank Basculante 2405 is a classic timepiece from the renowned luxu...
Steel
Cartier Lady's Yellow Gold and Diamond Tank Basculante Collection Privee Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare Cartier Lady's 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Tank Basculante Collection Privee Wristwatch, circa 1999.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Authenticated by WatchFacts, Grade Rating 90, Condition Excellent
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Basculante Reference #:2522. Cartier Tank Basculante 2522 Men's Quartz Watch Stainless Steel Leather Strap 26MM.
Cartier Stainless steel Basculante Reverso Jumbo Large Size Wristwatch Ref 2522
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cartier basculante reverso stainless watch in jumbo large size.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier stainless steel Tank Basculante, Ref. 2390, stepped bezel with oval cabochon sapphire at 12, sapphire crystal, Ivory-color dial, Roman numerals.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Basculante Mecanique Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Basculante Stainless Steel Mecanique Watch Manual Wind Movement White Dial with Roman Numeral Indices Stainless Steel Bezel Tank Shape Reversible Face Sapphire Cry...
Stainless Steel
$46,288
Multi-Shape Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond necklace. 17.19 carats of oval, pear, emerald, marquise and round cut white diamonds set in 18k white gold. 18 inch length with a removable piece to wear at 16 i...
Diamond
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings These glamorous earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels exude timeless sophistication. Featuring rich cabochon rubies framed by dazz...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment buckle. Quartz. Watch face measures 24mm by 18mm.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Ref 4161 Automatic Yellow Gold Wrist Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Audemars Piguet Reference 4161BA Wrist Watch, 33 M.M. diameter x 6 M.M thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case with stepped bezel. Caliber 2123/1 21 Jewel Automatic, self w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz and diamond brooch/pendant, to the centre a cushion-cut orange topaz measuring approximately 8.2 x 6.2mm, cut-down set in yellow gold collet with closed bac...
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382 Brand/Designer: CARTIER Model Name: Delices De Cartier Reference Number: 3382 Gender: Ladies Movement: Quartz Cas...
Diamond, Gold
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
Rhodium
Vintage Piaget Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Dial 18K Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Two luxury houses joined in the 1970s to create this exquisite piece. This 1960s watch is Crafted in solid 18k 18K Yellow Gold, with a Diamond Bezel & authentic Lapis Lazuli Blu...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Designer: Alexander McQueen ...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Cartier Vintage Stepped Case Mechanical 18k Gold Plate Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Mid size Triple Stepped case Wrist Watch, 28 x 28 M.M. 18k Gold Electroplate 2 piece case, original and Excellent, Mint condition Chocolate brown dial with Gold R...
Gold Plate
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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