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Cartier Santos 100 Xl

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Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch 2656
Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch 2656

Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch 2656

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

The Cartier Santos 100 XL Watch, reference number 2656, is bold, colorful, and impossible to ignore

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Model 2740
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Model 2740

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch Model 2740

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1- Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch 2792 W20095Y1- Automatic winding. 18K Rose Gold

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL  Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 W2020005
Cartier Santos 100 XL  Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 W2020005

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 W2020005

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Two Tone Men's Watch 2740 - Automatic winding chronograph with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An XL Santos wristwatch crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a silvered opaline dial with roman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 38mm Santos XL wristwatch crafted in yellow gold & stainless steel. Featuring a silver dial with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stainless steel Santos 100 XL wristwatch. Features a silver dial with roman numerals, a date

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 W20072X7
Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 W20072X7

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 W20072X7

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 38mm Santos XL wristwatch crafted in yellow gold & stainless steel. Featuring a silver dial with

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch W20090X8
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch W20090X8

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Men Watch W20090X8

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Chronograph Silver Dial Automatic Watch W20090X8. The leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless & 18k Gold Two Tone Box & Papers 2656 W20072X7
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless & 18k Gold Two Tone Box & Papers 2656 W20072X7

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless & 18k Gold Two Tone Box & Papers 2656 W20072X7

By Cartier

Located in Newport Beach, CA

We are pleased to offer this Cartier Santos 100 XL W20072X7. This stunning watch features a 51.1mm

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740 Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740 Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph 2740 Stainless Steel

By Cartier

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 2740 Model: Santos XL 100 Case: Stainless Steel Band: Black Leather Band Bezel

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos-100 XL W200728G Two Tones Mens Watch
Cartier Santos-100 XL W200728G Two Tones Mens Watch

Cartier Santos-100 XL W200728G Two Tones Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Santos-100 W200728G Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold fixed bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Roman Dial W20090X8 Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Roman Dial W20090X8 Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Roman Dial W20090X8 Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals, 30 minute

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos-100 XL W20073X8 Stainless steel Mens Watch Box Papers
Cartier Santos-100 XL W20073X8 Stainless steel Mens Watch Box Papers

Cartier Santos-100 XL W20073X8 Stainless steel Mens Watch Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Santos-100 W20073X8 / 2656 Mens Watch. 38mm stainless steel case with stainless steel fixed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold 2740 OR W20090X8
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold 2740 OR W20090X8

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel and 18K Rose Gold 2740 OR W20090X8

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W4834 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Reference: 2740 or W20090X8 Age

Category

2010s British Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 3774
Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 3774

Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm 18K Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 3774

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Santos 100 Model Number: 3774 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers
Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers

Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 mens watch. 38MM stainless steel square case with stainless steel bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers
Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers

Cartier Santos-100, 265 6 Men's XL Watch Box & Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Santos 100 XL 2656 mens watch. 38MM stainless steel square case with stainless steel bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

sword sweeping hands Band: Cartier black leather strap, integrated butterfly clasp Serial #: 1546XXX

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Palladium Santos 100 Skeleton XL Manual winding Wristwatch
Cartier Palladium Santos 100 Skeleton XL Manual winding Wristwatch

Cartier Palladium Santos 100 Skeleton XL Manual winding Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos 100 Skeleton XL Men's Watch - Manual winding; Sapphire crystal. Palladium ( 46.5 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656
Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656

Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos XL 100 Steel Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 2656 - Automatic winding. Stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Stainless steel Santos 100 XL Diamond Bezel Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless steel Santos 100 XL Diamond Bezel Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless steel Santos 100 XL Diamond Bezel Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Santos 100 XL Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 42mm Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Dial Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Dial Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Dial Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Santos 100 XL Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 42mm Bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch 2010s
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch 2010s

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Automatic Wristwatch 2010s

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref COM852 Model Number 2740 Serial Number 227***** Condition 9 - Excellent condition Gender Gents Age - Case Diameter 41 mm Case Size 41mm by 55mm Box & Papers Box Onl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier W20072X7 Santos 100 Gold & Steel XL Year 2010 Automatic Movement
Cartier W20072X7 Santos 100 Gold & Steel XL Year 2010 Automatic Movement

Cartier W20072X7 Santos 100 Gold & Steel XL Year 2010 Automatic Movement

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

In superb condition, this Santos 100 XL sports the famous solid 18ct yellow gold bezel with

Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2656 2007
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2656 2007

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2656 2007

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM854 Model: 2656 Serial: 834***** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 28th May 2007 Case Diameter: 38 mm Case Size: 38mm by 51mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Guarantee...

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Wristwatch
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Wristwatch

Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 XL Chronograph Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This stainless steel Cartier Santos 100 XL chronograph, Ref. W20073X8, has a case diameter of 42 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier 18K Rose Gold Santos 100 XL Chronograph Mens Wrist Watch. Santos 100, reference 2935 Pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch W20090X8
Cartier Santos 100 XL Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch W20090X8

Cartier Santos 100 XL Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch W20090X8

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch W20090X8. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004
Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W20095Y1
Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W20095Y1

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W20095Y1

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W20095Y1. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004 Papers
Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004 Papers

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004 Papers

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Watch W2020004 Papers. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Mens Watch W2020004
Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Mens Watch W2020004

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Mens Watch W2020004

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon Rose Gold Chronograph Mens Watch W2020004. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18l Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W20071Y1
Cartier Santos 100 XL 18l Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W20071Y1

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18l Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W20071Y1

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL 18K Yellow Gold Black Strap Mens Watch W20071Y1. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSSA0013 Box Card
Cartier Santos 100 XL Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSSA0013 Box Card

Cartier Santos 100 XL Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSSA0013 Box Card

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Blue Dial Steel Mens Watch WSSA0013 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch WGSA0011 Box Card
Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch WGSA0011 Box Card

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch WGSA0011 Box Card

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier Santos 100 XL Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch WGSA0011 Box Card. Automatic self-winding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2656
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2656

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2656

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W007074 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Ref: 2656 Age: Gender: Men Complete with

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2823
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2823

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2823

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W007086 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: DateJust Model Ref: Santos 100 Age: 2000 Gender: Men's

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2650
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2650

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2650

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6258 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Ref: 2650 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2740 Wristwatch
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2740 Wristwatch

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel 2740 Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM2022 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Reference: 2740 Age: 1st November

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel 2740 or W20090X8
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel 2740 or W20090X8

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel 2740 or W20090X8

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: W5814 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Reference: 2740 or W20090X8 Age

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch W20121U2 Mint
Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch W20121U2 Mint

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch W20121U2 Mint

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Cartier Santos 100 Reference #:2656. automatic-self-wind. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold 2740 Gents Wristwatch
Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold 2740 Gents Wristwatch

Cartier Santos 100 XL Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold 2740 Gents Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5529 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Ref: 2740 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel And 18k Yellow Gold W20091X7
Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel And 18k Yellow Gold W20091X7

Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Stainless Steel And 18k Yellow Gold W20091X7

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W5474 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Model Ref: W20091X7 Age: 28th July 2008 Gender

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos 100 Xl Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold W20072X7 or 2656
Cartier Santos 100 Xl Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold W20072X7 or 2656

Cartier Santos 100 Xl Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold W20072X7 or 2656

By Cartier

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6302 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Santos Model Ref: W20072X7 or 2656 Age: September 2008

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

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Cartier Santos 100 Xl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier santos 100 xl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. A cartier santos 100 xl can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our cartier santos 100 xl for sale are for men, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Cartier Santos 100 Xl?

The price for a cartier santos 100 xl starts at $4,428 and tops out at $38,933 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,333.

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.

Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

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.