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Cartier Pasha Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha watch finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and round brilliant cut diamonds, Cartier
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Pasha Watch
Cartier Pasha Watch
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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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Vintage 1970s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Drive De Cartier Rose Gold Watch WGN0005
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
dial, with blued steel sword shaped hands and Cartier’s own hidden signature at VII. The watch is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Drive De Cartier Rose Gold Watch WGN0005
Cartier Drive De Cartier Rose Gold Watch WGN0005
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Dm 1.62 in L 7.09 in
Cartier Solo Tank Watch 2011
By Cartier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
CARTIER Solo Tank Watch Supplied with its carrying case Black crocodile strap. CIRCA 2011 WATER
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire

Cartier Solo Tank Watch 2011
Cartier Solo Tank Watch 2011
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Dm 1.07 in
Cartier Yellow Gold Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier unisex watch in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1980s.
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in classic Art Deco design, this pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

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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Vintage 1970s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rare Cartier Jumbo Watch 1970s
Rare Cartier Jumbo Watch 1970s
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H 1.38 in W 1.54 in
Cartier Must Trinity Watch 2735
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier. Must. Trinity Collection. Gadrooned bezel round dial wrist watch. Signed dial. Delivered
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Must Trinity Watch 2735
Cartier Must Trinity Watch 2735
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Dm 1.07 in
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch Small Model WSPN0006
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1814 Brand Cartier Model No. WSPN0006 Retail Price £3,950 incl. VAT / $4,150 / €4 450 incl
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch Small Model WSPN0006
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch Small Model WSPN0006
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H 1.19 in W 0.91 in Dm 0.24 in
Cartier Classic Louis Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Louis Cartier mid size Tank Wrist Watch, 30 X 23 M.M. 2 Piece 18K yellow Gold
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Gold Link Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold open link watch, 9 RBC cut diamonds weight approx. 0.55 ct, GH VS, French hallmark
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier "Clé De Cartier" Rose Gold Watch Ref WGCL000
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
of Authenticity Cartier Watch Box
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier TANK MUST WATCH RED
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Tank Must watch, large model, quartz movement. Steel case, beaded crown set with a synthetic
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Gold Acte Mistere Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco pocket watch was crafted by the famed Cartier. Housed in an 18K gold case, the square
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20th Century French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of
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20th Century French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Pasha de Cartier 18k Moon Phase Calendar Watch, 1986
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Pasha de Cartier" 18k Moon Phase Calendar Watch, 1986 18k solid yellow gold, with quartz
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Panthere De Cartier Wrist Watch. Factory diamonds. Mother of pearl
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ronde Louis Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, a manual winding movement and a Cartier black leather strap
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Cle De Cartier Mid Size Steel Self Winding Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier " Cle De Cartier" collection Wrist Watch, Reference 3856 35 M.M Stainless Steel
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Cartier rectangular stainless steel case with silver dial, stainless steel bezel, and date
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Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
Vintage Cartier Roadster Automatic 2510 Watch
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W 1.42 in L 1.97 in
Cartier 765510TX Ref 3167 Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch French Strap
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier 765510TX Ref 3167 Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch French Strap Pre-owned condition
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2010s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Large Steel Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2021 Cartier Santos Wrist Watch, 32 X 34 M.M. Stainless Steel Water Resistant 3 piece case
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Cartier Mid Size Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. X 6 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case
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Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Lady's Classic Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18k gold oval case lady's watch by Cartier Paris. Case measures 30mm x 22mm excl. crown
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20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Turquoise Gold Shell Watch Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and one of a kind, vintage Cartier shell travel watch. The shell is adorned with
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20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold Jumbo Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Panther collection Wrist Watch, 29 x 29 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rare Vendome Drivers White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare ladies Vendome Drivers 32mm wristwatch crafted in white gold by Cartier. Featuring a silver
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Rare Vendome Drivers White Gold Watch
Cartier Rare Vendome Drivers White Gold Watch
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Dm 1.26 in L 6.5 in
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier HPI00762 Panthere Divine Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch Experience the mesmerizing beauty
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Franchise Diamond Set 2364 Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning ladies 20mm Cartier Tank Francaise crafted in yellow gold. Features a silver dial with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Large Model WSSA0022
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1817 Brand Cartier Model No. WSSA0022 Retail Price £4,000incl. VAT / $4,200 / €4 500 incl
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Large Model WSSA0022
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Large Model WSSA0022
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H 1.72 in W 1.24 in Dm 0.29 in
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Small Model W2SA0012
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1816 Brand Cartier Model No. W2SA0012 Retail Price £5,400 incl. VAT / $5,600 / €6 100 incl
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Small Model W2SA0012
Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Small Model W2SA0012
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H 1.38 in W 1.09 in Dm 0.29 in
Vintage Cartier Santos Watch, Steel, Ref. 2960
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Vintage Cartier Santos watch, steel, Ref. 2960 Here's a vintage Cartier Santos steel automatic
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Steel

Cartier Tank Française Watch Small Model W51011Q3
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1813 Brand Cartier Model No. W51011Q3 Retail Price £3,550 incl. VAT / $3,700 / €4 000 incl
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Française Watch Small Model W51011Q3
Cartier Tank Française Watch Small Model W51011Q3
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H 1.02 in W 0.84 in Dm 0.27 in
Vintage Cartier Cougar 187906 wrist watch with leather
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
watch's undeniable beauty and craftsmanship. Adorned with a black leather band, although not from Cartier
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Collection: Panthere de Cartier Size: Medium Model Movement: Quartz Case Size
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Panthere De Cartier 1925 Ref. 2476 28mm Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Adorn your wrist with the timeless elegance of the Cartier Panthère 1925 Belt Watch in 18K White
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Cougar Yellow Gold Large Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier Cougar Wrist Watch, 34 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 3 Piece Water Resistant case, Quartz
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier pocket Watch, 46 MM Diameter and 4.5 MM thick 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece case
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Coccinelles Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Indulge in luxury with the Cartier Le Cirque Animalier Coccinelles Ladies Watch. This exquisite
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold Enamel & Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
gold enamel and diamond set bracelet with a concealed double deployant clasp. the watch is also fitted
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Ronde Solo 36 MM steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Ronde Solo Wrist Watch, 36 M.M 2 Piece stainless steel water resistant case
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Steel and Gold accent Quartz Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier, Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Wrist watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece case
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1018755
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Yellow Gold Condition Excellent _________________________________________ Warranty Every watch is
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1018755
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1018755
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H 1.23 in W 0.97 in Dm 0.6 in
Cartier Platinum Ladies Watch 1920's Art Deco by European Watch & Clock Co.
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Watch & Clock Co. for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Evening Dress Watch
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Remarkable Rotonde Astrotourbillon Skeleton Watch by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This remarkable Cartier watch comes with the original box and paperwork and is in near-new condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pre-Owned CARTIER Orange Tank Solo Quartz Watch 2716
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned Cartier limited edition watch from the Tank Solo collection with model number 2716
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Quartz, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha Reference 1050 Steel Quartz Chronograph Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha Reference 1050 Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece case with
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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cartier Paris Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Cartier Paris 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Leather Strap Must De Cartier Wristwatch. Crafted
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Verm...

Cartier Trinity Tri Color Gold Midsize Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Watch. 2 piece 30 MM water resistant
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Captive WG600003 Ladies Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Captive de Cartier 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel 50 mm Watch, reference number WG600003
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20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Ceinture Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2502 Brand Cartier Model Ceinture ____________________________________ Date Circa 1980
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Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vendome Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set
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1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbee REF 1566 Stainless Steel & Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbee Ref: W20011C4/1566 Movement: Quartz Bracelet Fit : 6.75
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Early 2000s French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 Stainless Steel Watch Medium Size
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Tank Francaise Model Number : 2302 Movement: Automatic Case Size
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha White Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
.  In excellent condition, the watch comes with a Cartier box, valuation papers dated April 2019 and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Mid Size Unisex Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Francaise, Reference 2465 Mid Size Wrist Watch, 25 x 20 M.M. Stainless
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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cartier "Must de Cartier" Ronde Vermeil Quartz 30mm Gents' Watch, c90's.
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
hands & Arabic numerals – a rarely seen feature in Cartier watches Powered by Swiss Quartz movement
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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Cartier France Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier france watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect cartier france watch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic cartier france watch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Alexis Barthelay and Elgin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A cartier france watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 317, is particularly popular. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a cartier france watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 733 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier France Watch?

On average, a cartier france watch at 1stDibs sells for $6,211, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $1,400,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.