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Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black PVD/DLC Watch
Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black PVD/DLC Watch

Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black PVD/DLC Watch

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Located in New York, NY

Cartier Roadster XL W62020X6 Black Watch with PVD/DLC Coating.

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Unisex Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph PVD Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

Unisex Cartier 2424 Chronoscaph PVD Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Brand Bvlgari Model Diagono AL32A Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Aluminum Bracelet / Strap Material Rubber Clasp / Buckle Material Aluminum...

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Cartier Large Santos De Cartier Blue PVD WSSA0048 Box Papers Extra Bracelet 4072
Cartier Large Santos De Cartier Blue PVD WSSA0048 Box Papers Extra Bracelet 4072

Cartier Large Santos De Cartier Blue PVD WSSA0048 Box Papers Extra Bracelet 4072

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Located in Newport Beach, CA

This stunning watch features a 39.8mm stainless steel case, blue PVD bezel, automatic Cartier caliber 1847 MC movement with date feature, sweeping seconds hand, blue striated dial wi...

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Cartier Santos Stainless Steel PVD All Black Diamonds Pave Watch

Cartier Santos Stainless Steel PVD All Black Diamonds Pave Watch

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Case Material: PVD Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel: PVD Stainless steel bezel with black Diamonds Dial: All black Dia...

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Cartier Santos 1002878 PVD Men's Watch
Cartier Santos 1002878 PVD Men's Watch

Cartier Santos 1002878 PVD Men's Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos 1002878 PVD Men's Watch. 35mm factory PVD coated stainless steel case with non PVD gloss bezel.

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Cartier Black PVD Coated Stainless Steel 18K Rose Gold Santos Wristwatch 33MM
Cartier Black PVD Coated Stainless Steel 18K Rose Gold Santos Wristwatch 33MM

Cartier Black PVD Coated Stainless Steel 18K Rose Gold Santos Wristwatch 33MM

By Cartier

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Santos 100 line was introduced by Cartier to mark the iconic Santos' 100 years from 1904 to 2004.

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Cartier Calibre de Cartier Automatic Watch PVD Stainless Steel with Rose Gold
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Automatic Watch PVD Stainless Steel with Rose Gold

Cartier Calibre de Cartier Automatic Watch PVD Stainless Steel with Rose Gold

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Located in New York, NY

Accessories: Instruction Booklet, Warranty Card - Dated, Box Measurements: Case Size/Width: 42mm, Watch Height: 11mm, Band Width: 23mm, Wrist circumference: 7.5" Designer: Cartier Mo...

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Authentic Unisex Cartier Chronoscaph PVD Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

Authentic Unisex Cartier Chronoscaph PVD Steel Diamond Quartz Watch

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Located in New York, NY

Brand Cartier Model 2424 Chronoscaph Gender Unisex Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel PVD & Aftermarket diamonds Bracelet / Strap Material Rubb...

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CARTIER Two Time Zone Travel Clock PVD Coated Steel Ltd. Ed.
CARTIER Two Time Zone Travel Clock PVD Coated Steel Ltd. Ed.

CARTIER Two Time Zone Travel Clock PVD Coated Steel Ltd. Ed.

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Cartier
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By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: W6206020 Series: Roadster Chronograph Gender: Men's Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial Color: Silver w/ Black Accents Movement: Automatic Fu...

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Cartier Pasha 0 2790 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
Cartier Pasha 0 2790 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

Cartier Pasha 0 2790 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

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"Xupes Reference: W008390 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Pasha Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 2790 Age: 2010 Gender: Men Complete With: Cartier Box Dial: Black Quarter Roman Glass: Sa...

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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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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.

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