Cartier Gondole Jumbo Watch 18K Gold Full Set 1979
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare watch presented here-a full set of a 1979's Cartier Gondole watch in jumbo vertical size
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Gondole 18K Gold Diamond Bezel White Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Gondole manual wind watch in 18K yellow gold featuring oval case with diamond bezel and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole 97050 PARIS STAMPED 18K Yellow Gold Box Booklet
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 97050 Year: 1970's Model: Vintage Cartier Jumbo Gondole Case Material: 18K
Cartier Ellipse Gondole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990's Cartier Ellipse Gondole 18k Yellow Gold watch with Original White Dial with Black Roman
Unavailable
W 0.95 in L 1.15 in
Cartier Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gondole circa 1970s with Deployant
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold lady Gondole model circa 1970’s. Scarce and great looking elongated 24 x
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Vintage Cartier Gondole Watch with Diamond Bezel in Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
with a cabochon cut sapphire crown. The back case is marked Cartier Paris #780790308. Classic and
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Yellow Gold Gondole Automatique Self-Winding Wristwatch, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
BERNARDO ANTICHITÀ PONTE VECCHIO FLORENCE Cartier Paris "Gondole Automatique", 1970's. Fine and
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ellipse Gondole Lady Vendome 26mm White Roman Dial Ref 67113
By Cartier
Located in București, București
Cartier Ellipse Gondole is a part of Cartier's luxury watch collection, characterized by its unique and
Cartier Paris "TV Screen"
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an oversized yellow Cartier tank watch "GONDOLE" from the 1970s. It has a beautiful cushion
Cartier Gondole Jumbo Paris 81720400 Men's Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007859 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Gondole Jumbo Model Variant: Paris Model
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold "Gondole" Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K gold lady's Gondole model circa 1973. Scarce and great looking elongated cushion shaped
Cartier Lady's White Gold 'Gondole' Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful lady's 18k white gold Cartier manual-winding elliptical wristwatch, with original 18k
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Gondole Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful, 1970s automatic Cartier Tank Gondole is a rare take on the classic Tank design
18k Gold
Cartier Lady’s Yellow Gold Gondole Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Gondole 18K Yellow Gold circa 1990s. 27 x 25mm stepped case with blue sapphire
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Gondole Wristwatch circa 1973
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Gondole circa 1973. Very scarce and distinctive man’s model, featuring 24.5
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold "Gondole" Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K YG lady Gondole model circa 1970’s. Scarce and great looking elongated cushion shaped
Cartier Yellow Gold Lady's Gondole Wristwatch circa 1973
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Lady's Gondole Wristwatch circa 1973. Scarce and great looking elongated
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Ellipse Gondole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
"Cartier Paris Ellipse Gondole 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch. 28mm 18k yellow gold case. White dial
Cartier Paris Ellipse Gondole 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Ellipse Gondole 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch. 28mm 18k Yellow Gold case hand set with
Cartier Ellipse Gondole Watch Men's Size Big Size Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Watch "Ellipse Gondole" by Cartier made in yellow gold 18K - sapphire crowned. Signed, numbered
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Lady’s Gondole 18K Yellow Gold circa 1970s. 27 x 25mm stepped case with blue sapphire
Cartier Gondole Yellow Gold Cushion Form Wristwatch circa 1973
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Cushion Form Wristwatch, introduced in 1973. Oversized 35 x 40mm case with
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Gondole Manual Wristwatch, circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier 18K YG lady Gondole model circa 1980’s. Scarce and great looking elongated cushion shaped
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in Dm 1.03 in
Cartier Vendome Ellipse Gondole Paris Dial 67113 from 1977 18k Yellow White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Bulgari ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a refined combination of pink tourmaline and diamonds, creating a vibrant yet balanced composition. The war...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Ladies' Watch in White Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget ladies' watch, showcasing an oval lapis lazuli dial encrusted with a diamond bezel. Diamonds weigh approximately 2.50 carats total with F col...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Ladies Gold Vermeil Tank, 18K Gold over Silver
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Gold Plate, Vermeil
$10,749
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1933/1934 Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...
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 ...
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$126,993
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$27,356
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
Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Versace Fall 2007 Runway Grey Silk Chiffon Gown by Donatella Versace A rare archival piece from the celebrated Versace Fall 2007 collection, designed by Donatella Versace. Th...
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
Cartier Ellipse 67081 SM Ladies White Dial 18k YG 1980s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Ellipse 67081 SM – Ladies, White Dial, 18k Yellow Gold (1980s) A classic example of Cartier’s Ellipse collection, this 67081 SM from the 1980s embodies the brand’s signature...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alexander McQueen Gold-Tone Chain Mini Dress, SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Mini dress by Alexander McQueen from the Spring-Summer 2006 collection, constructed from meticulously applied gold-tone metal chainwork over a power mesh base structure. The fitted s...
$5,369
H 1.46 in W 1.11 in
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Mesh Overlay Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennifer Aniston stole the show with h...
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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