Vintage Cartier Santos Silver Tone Travel Alarm Clock in Black Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A distinctive vintage Cartier Santos steel travel alarm clock presented in its original-style black leather folding case.
Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k Rose Gold Quartz Roman Dial - Black Leather Band Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Dumont Case Material: 18k Rose Gold Case Diameter: 38mm Crystal: Sapphire Crystal Bezel: Smooth 18k Rose Gold Bezel Dial: White dial with classic black R...
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Rose Gold 33mm Custom Diamond Watch Brown Leather Strap #2879 This watch comes with a LIFETIME diamond replacement warranty.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Men's Stainless Steel Cartier Santos Roadster with a Black Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Mens stainless steel watch with a black leather strap. 35.6 mm case with synthetic sapphire crystal.
Stainless Steel
Rare Vintage Cartier Santos Screws Leather Edition 59mm 18K Sunglasses France
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Cartier Aviator Santos Sunglasses black leather wrapped frame with Cartier (uv protection) Lenses.
Cartier Stainless Steel Santos 100 Medium Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this Cartier Santos 100 Medium 44mm Leather Bracelet Wrist Watch.
Steel
Cartier Santos-Dumont 18 Karat Rose Gold 2788 Leather Strap Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Santos-Dumont 18K Rose Gold 2788 Leather Strap Box & Papers Model: 2788 REF.: W2009251 Metal: 18k rose gold Case: 38.5 mm x 30.3 mm Case thickness: 5.38mm Crown: Faceted bl...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Leather Strap W20073X8 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Leather Strap W20073X8 Watch This Cartier Santos W20073X8 Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Mini "Santos" Small Manual Black Leather Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Mini Santos Manual Winding wrist watch. The dial is white with black Roman numerals.
18k Gold
Cartier Cream 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Leather Santos
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We have our eyes on this Cartier wristwatch for all the right reasons. This watch is from the Santos collection that dates back to 1904, gaining recognition for being the first pilot...
Cartier Santos De Cartier Black Leather Strap Steel Mens Watch WSSA0039 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Santos de Cartier Black Leather Strap Steel Mens Watch WSSA0039 Box Card.
Steel
Sold
H 0.4 in W 1.62 in
Cartier Santos 100 Carbon Automatic Watch ADLC Stainless Steel & Fabric Leather
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 41mm, Watch Height: 10mm, Band Width: 22mm, Wrist circumference: 7" Designer: Cartier Model: Santos 100 Carbon Automatic Wa...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Edition Santos-Dumont Gold Tone/Brown Leather Detail Aviator Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Embrace sunny days in full style with the help of this pair of Cartier sunglasses. Created with expertise, the luxe sunglasses feature a well-designed frame and high-grade lenses tha...
Cartier Santos 100 Ref 2878 Stainless Steel, Leather Band Watch 'Y-26'
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
786,482,8100 Brand: Cartier Model Name: Santos 100 Model Number: 2878 Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Size: 33 mm Dial Color: Black Dial Glass Type:...
Cartier Men's Santos 100 XL Diamond Watch with Original Leather Band with Box
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning Custom Cartier Santos 100 XL (Ref# 2656) with Fine Set Diamond Case, Bezel, and Deployment Clasp Model: Santos 100 XL Reference #2656 Serial #740062CE Includes Original Car...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos 100 Ref. 2881 in 18k White Gold Leather Bracelet Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Cartier Model Name: Santos 100 Model Number: 2881 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 33 mm Case Back: Closed Case Material: 18k White Gold Bezel: Diam...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Cream 18K White Gold Leather Santos Dumont 2651 Men's Wristwatch 35 mm
By Cartier
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
We have our eyes on this Cartier wristwatch for all the right reasons. This watch is from the Santos collection that dates back to 1904, gaining recognition for being the first pilot...
Cartier Travel Clock Alarm Santos Leather Stainless Steel 2750 Boxed
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Fork In Time is proud to offer on the 1st Dibs marketplace: Cartier Santos Travel Desk Clock with Alarm Reference 2750 White Dial with Roman Numeral Indices Polished Stainl...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 116659SABR Submariner 18 Karat Sapphire & Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex 116659SABR Submariner 18k Sapphire & Diamond Watch This Rolex 116659SABR Submariner Watch is in excellent condition and is ready to ship! Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner R...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
RARE, Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold Green Dial & Ceramic Bezel Oyster Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18k yellow gold case with a 18k yellow gold rolex oyster bracelet. Bi-directional rotating, 18k yellow gold bezel. Green dial with yellow gold tone hands and luminous dots hour marke...
Yellow Gold
Victorian 20K Yellow Gold 7.99 Carat Old European Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 20K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: One Old European Cut Diamond Carat Weight: 3.39 Carats Color/Clarity: Q to R / VVS2 GIA Report Number: 6233854...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Important Diamond Tassel Necklace Set in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and unique necklace with beautiful movement. A large and impressive tassel made up of larger diamonds hanging from a diamond chain. 43 carats of diamonds set in pla...
Diamond, Platinum
Patek Philippe 5065/1 Aquanaut 18K Yellow Gold W/Archives Unpolished
By Patek Philippe
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 5065/1 Men's Watch. This watch features a 38mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, complemented by an octagonal 18K yellow gold bezel. The black dial is ...
Mixed Metal
Cartier Roadster Xl W62020x6 Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Roadster Xl Black Dial Stainless Steel Fully Iced Out Watch W62020x6
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Skin Jumbo Double Flap Hand Bag Shiny saffron yellow timeless handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Double front flap and signat...
Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Water Mill, NY
Unique 1920's Patek Philippe Platinum 4.00 cts Diamond Art Deco Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany with Silk Band and Original Platinum Clasp...Manual Wind In Running Condition. Dial sig...
Diamond, Platinum
Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Matte Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Matte green iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and champagne gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn...
$100,807
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Important Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An important Art Deco sapphire and diamond bracelet, the three sugarloaf sapphires estimated to weigh 20 carats in total, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Sri Lankan origin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$160,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Tutti Frutti Bangle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, this Tutti Frutti Bangle by Cartier Paris, created in 1947, captures one of Cartier’s rarest and most celebrated motifs. Inspired by Jacque...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$39,920
H 12 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chanel 1992 Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...
Cartier 3.47ct Solitaire ‘1895’ Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A phenomenal diamond solitaire ring from Cartier’s ‘1895’ collection. Proudly set within a platinum mount is an exceptional 3.47 carat round brilliant cut diamond. It has been graded...
Diamond, Platinum
$42,000
H 8 in W 4.75 in L 9.25 in
Christian Dior Exotic Lady Dior Blue Iridescent Gold Crocodile Leather Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Christian Dior Exotic Lady Dior Blue Iridescent Gold Crocodile Leather Handbag is a stunning example of luxury craftsmanship and design. This exquisite handbag features a mesmeri...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
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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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.
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