Cartier Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil 925 Argent 30mm Quartz Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Being one of the most coveted & desirable timepieces, this iconic Must de Cartier Paris Vermeil is in great condition & in excellent working order Dating back to 2000’s, y...
Vermeil, Gold Plate
Cartier Must DE W1009475 925 Silver White dial Quartz Women Watch 32mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must DE Silver White dial Quartz Watch, circa 1990s. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.5 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Large Vendome Trinity Watch. ARGENT Cartier 925 Vermeil
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1990s Band Material: Silver Materials: Silver Power: Battery Readout: Analog Style: Minimalist Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Vendome Argent. Sterling Silve...
Vermeil
Vintage Must de Cartier Vermeil 925 Argent Plaque
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: 24mm vermeil yellow gold case Dial: wine color dial, Roman numeral dial with gold hands Band: black cherry lizard leather strap with...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Trinity Vermeil 925 Quartz Women’s Watch Ref. 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant vintage Must de Cartier women’s wristwatch featuring a round vermeil case — sterling silver (Argent 925) plated in 18k gold (Plaque OR G).
Vermeil
Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch from the 1970s epitomizes timeless elegance and vintage sophistication.
Vermeil
Cartier Must De Vermiel 925 Silver Gold-Plated Round Watch Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must de Vermiel 925 Silver Gold Plated Round Watch Quartz 24MM
Sold
H 0.24 in W 0.52 in Dm 0.91 in L 5.99 in
Cartier Must De Tank Women Watch Mechanical Hand Wind 925 Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Must De Tank Women Watch Mechanical Hand Wind 925 Gold Plated 23mm
Gold Plate
Set of 6 Trinity Placeholders "Le Must de Cartier" in 925 Silver 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Milano, MI
Set of six Trinity place cards in 925 Silver, "Le Must de Cartier" collection, made in the 1980s.
Silver
Cartier Must De Tank 2415 Quartz Watch Gold-Plated 925 Art Deco Style Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Lady Must De Tank 2415 Quartz Watch Gold Plated 925 Art Deco Style Dial 22mm
Cartier Must de Cartier Sterling Silver Calatrava Reference 1806 Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
PRE-OWNED 1990'S MUST DE CARTIER 27MM .925 STERLING SILVER CASE, LEATHER STRAP.
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980's Must De Cartier Black Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and minimalist design from the 1980s Must de Cartier Paris collection, this vintage rectangular wristwatch features a 23.5 x 30.5mm case crafted from .925 sterling silver wit...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Argent Blue Rare Simulated Lapis Dial Watch Ref. 2413
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Must de Cartier. 925 Silver 20m gold plated case ( 20 x 28 mm).
Cartier Must de Cartier Argent Blue Rare Simulated Lapis Dial Watch Ref. 2413
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Must de Cartier. 925 Silver 20m gold plated case ( 20 x 28 mm).
Cartier Trinity, Ref. W1010644 2735
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Trinity Vermeil Must De Cartier 925 Silver Ref.
Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Cartier Tank Argent Gold-Plated Watch Water Resistant
By Cartier
Located in Tarzana, CA
Cartier tank argent gold-plated watch water resistant Must de Cartier Argent .925 Silver Seriel 028092PL with Cartier hallmarks Original cartier band good condition.
Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Burgundy Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Must de Cartier 925 Silver Gold Vermeil Burgundy Wristwatch.
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gol...
Sold
H 1 in W 0.75 in
Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Black Leather Wrist Watch circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cartier Tank "Must de Cartier" Vermeil 925 Leather Wrist Watch from the 1970s epitomizes timeless elegance and vintage sophistication.
Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome Argent 925 Rare Black Dial 30 mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Cartier Model: Vendome Argent 925 Reference Number : 17062774 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Gold Plated Argent 925 Silver Measurem...
Sterling Silver
Must de Cartier Tank Manual Watch. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Windup Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Windup Manual Movement RARE Roman Numbers Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: O...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Must de Cartier Tank 2415 Watch. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Medium Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 2415 RARE Roman Numbers Dial. New Leather Band. Condition: Original CARTIER Box...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Must de Cartier Vendome 925 Argent Champagne Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 1861
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Must de Cartier Vendome Large Argent Champagne Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 1861. This Beautiful Timepiece Features A 30 MM Vermeil Sterling Silver Gold Plated Case, Leather Ba...
Vintage Must de Cartier Trinity Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Manual Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with a new original Cartier leather band and clasp. Rare White Dial with Mechanic...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Must De Cartier Watch Vendome Paris Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Leather 590004
By Cartier
Located in Northbrook, IL
Here we have a Cartier Vendome watch, a refined piece of craftsmanship. This elegant timepiece is a testament to Cartier's legacy of luxury and precision. **Specifics** - Brand: Car...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier marble Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil MANUAL Argent Manual.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plated (Vermeil). Marble Brown Maroon Dial. Manual Windup Movement. Condition: Has some discolora...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Must De Tank Women's Hand Winding Watch 925 Silver Gold-Plated
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Vermeil Reference #:Unknown. mechanical-hand-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank 1613 Watch. Vermeil ARGENT 925 Small Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Ref 1613 RARE Champagne Roman Numbers Dial. New Gucci Leather Band. Condition: New B...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier 681006 Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT Quartz Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). ref.681006 Comes with a new leather band with deployment clasp Rare Champagne Dial wi...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT White Blue Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Comes with original Cartier leather band and Original Cartier clasp. Rare White Dial w...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Watch. 925 Vermeil ARGENT 2416 Silver Dial Tank
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver Comes with a new leather band and original Cartier Buckle Rare Silver Dial and Roman Numerals Ref 2416 Conditi...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Must de Cartier Tank Black Mystery Dial. Black 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 Black Mystery Dial. Manual Windup Movement New Leather Band. Manual Movement ju...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
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: So...
Sapphire, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Must de Cartier Vermeil with Red Lacquer Dial – Mechanical
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Specifications: Brand: Cartier Model: Must de Cartier Year: 1980s Case: .925 Sterling Silver with 18KT Yellow Gold Vermeil Finish, 23.5mm x 30.5mm, Serial No. 60......
Sterling Silver
Cartier Must de Cartier Argent Plaque Oro Vendrome Quartz Wrist Watch w Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own this Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome .925 Argent 18K Gold Vermeil Case 24mm Champagne Dial Quartz Watch Number 296248, one of Cartier's most popular styles, circa 1990's.
Gold Plate
Cartier Must de Cartier Argent Plaque Oro Quartz 30mm Wrist Watch w Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Own this Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome .925 Argent 18K Gold Vermeil Case 24mm Champagne Dial Quartz Watch Number 060538.
Gold Plate
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil Tank Watch with Leather Band
By Cartier
Located in McKinney, TX
Le Must de Cartier Gold Vermeil 925 Tank Watch - 20mm Argent case - Arabic numeral markers - Black leather band with hidden deployment clasp - Quartz movement - Sapphire glass Desig...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.24 in W 0.87 in
Cartier Tank Must de Watch 22mm Guilloché Dial Christmas Edition Watch Quartz
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Cartier Must De Tank Sterling Silver 925 with Rhodium Plating Dial is a special edition for Christmas Circa 2000 Guil...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier Panthere Two Tone 27mm Womens Watch Ref. 1100
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Cartier Panthère Ref. 1100 combines stainless steel and yellow gold in the collection’s signature integrated bracelet design. The 27mm case gives the watch a slightly mo...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Quartz – Ref. 1340 The Cartier 21 Must de Cartier, reference 1340, is an elegant timepiece crafted with timeless appeal and sophisticated design. Produced...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier De Cartier Ronde 18001 Silver Sterling 33 mm New Belt Mens Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Ronde Reference Number: 18001 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Case Material: Sterling Silver / Gold Measurements : Case width: 33 mm....
Silver
Vintage 1970s Cartier Must de Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual 23mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Design With A Pop Of Color The Must de Cartier line was a brilliant move, opening the door to the brand's iconic designs for a much wider audience in the 1970s. It took th...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Cartier Riviera Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Riviera Paris Wrist Watch, 23 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown, 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,200Sale Price|20% Off
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
Vintage 1990s Cartier Must Tank Large 2414 Silver White Roman Dial Quartz 25 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Legacy Of Geometric Design The Cartier Tank stands as a testament to Louis Cartier’s vision, a design inspired by the geometry of WWI tanks that established the wrist...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Cartier Lady Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil Line Dial Quartz 21mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Pure Expression Of An Icon The Tank was Louis Cartier's formal answer to the round watches that dominated the early twentieth century. Its design, inspired by the tracks of Renaul...
Vermeil
Cartier Centure 1970s Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman nu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must Trinity Vermeil 27mm Ref. 2735 Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Cartier Must Trinity wristwatch featuring a 27mm vermeil (925 silver with gold plating) case, Swiss Made, reference 2735. This classic timepiece includes the original Cartier...
Vermeil
Genuine Cartier Watch. Must de Cartier Vendome Round Argent Vermeil Brown ladies
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Must de Cartier Vendome Rare Brown Mystery Dial Circa 1990s Argent Vermeil 925 Case (18k Gold Plate.) Condition: Little visible wear. New Leather band. New battery install...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Roadster Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch Diamond Bezel W62016V3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Small Ladies Silver Dial Stainless Steel Watch with Diamond Bezel This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Colisee 590002 Women's 24mm Gold Plated Quartz Watch, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in istanbul, TR
Condition Pre-owned - Good Seller Notes “very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Gold Closure Buckle Number of Jewels 7 Jewels Indices No Hour Marks Year Manufactured 19...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Cartier Must De 21C Mens Midsize Unisex Watch - Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
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...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Large Model With Papers
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stainless steel case with a black (alligator) leather strap. Fixed stainless steel bezel. Silver dial with blued-steel sword-shaped hands and black Roman numeral hour markers. Minute...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Yellow Gold Automatic Coral dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1978 Rolex Reference 6719 Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 M.M. 14k Yellow Gold 3 piece Oyster case with Fluted bezel, Oyster Perpetual Automatic, self winding movement, Custom finished ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels 18901 watch. 18k Gold VCA La Classique Ladies Watch.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Van Cleef & Arpels Watch Classic or Classique Ladies ref. 18901 18k Yellow Gold Case. Condition: Shows little to no wear. Comes with genuine leather band. New battery inst...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tubogaz Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is rectangular in shape, the cream colored back with golden Arabic numerals. It is marked "RECO Swiss". The bracelet is a...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Ciro 8
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Plaque Ladies Classic Tank Style Watch circa 1970's with
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Plaque CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Width 21mm MOVEMENT / CALI...
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must Tank Vermeil Quartz Watch Sterling Silver Large Model Vintage 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
This item is offered on consignment on behalf of a client; all serious and reasonable offers are presented for consideration, and we work diligently to achieve a mutually agreeable o...
Sterling Silver
$8,500
Platinum Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond watch with 4.00 carat on the band
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe for Shreve Crump & Low Platinum Diamond 1920s Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch retailed by Shreve Crump & Low, 24 X 13 M.M. Platinum case set with Old cut Diamonds. Hand Engraved design work on the case sid...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ballon Blue Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and stylish blue strap Ballon Bleu! Ref 3002, automatic, 96184QX, 36mm case, the bezel set with 123 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.21 carats, fluted crown set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Solo Mid Size Stainless Steel Ref 3170 Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Cartier Tank Solo Reference 3170, Wrist Watch, 30 x 24 M.M. 2 piece Stainless Steel water resistant case, Sapphire set crown, Quartz movement, Silver Satin dial with Black...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$2,730
Dm 0.91 in
Vintage Must de Cartier Mystery Tank Watch. ARGENT Manual Black Dial Tank.
By Cartier
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine Cartier watch. Vintage Iconic Tank Argent. Sterling Silver and Gold plated (Vermeil). Rare Black Mystery Dial with Windup Manual Movement. ref 7007873 Condition: Has some d...
Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Pasha Automatic in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18kt yellow gold case with a brown leather strap. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. Automatic movement and water resistant. 8 s...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Must de Cartier Vendôme Vermeil Classic Round Watch with Lemon-Cream Roman Dial
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, CH
An exercise in pure Parisian geometric balance, the Must de Cartier Vendôme is a masterclass in clean, elegant design. Originally conceived in the 1930s with historical design contri...
Blue Sapphire, Silver
$4,798Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.36 in W 0.56 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (95) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.98ctw (approx.) (12) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cut - Channe...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.
Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.
Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)
Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.
One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.
Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.
On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.
While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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