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Cartier Diamond Cougar Watch
Cartier Diamond Cougar Watch

Cartier Diamond Cougar Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

" Signed - Cartier, Swiss Made

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Cougar A Yellow and Diamond-Set Wristwatch With Bracelet
Cartier Cougar A Yellow and Diamond-Set Wristwatch With Bracelet

Cartier Cougar A Yellow and Diamond-Set Wristwatch With Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Rugby, England

Date Window at 3 O'clock. Signed - Cartier, Swiss Made. Dial: white Calibre: cal. 687 quartz, 7 jewels

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond & 0.90ct Emerald Palm Flower Brooch
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond & 0.90ct Emerald Palm Flower Brooch

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 0.90ct Diamond & 0.90ct Emerald Palm Flower Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Broomall, PA

craftsmanship and timeless Cartier artistry. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Marked 750, Cartier, Swiss Made) Stones

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450
Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450

Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Quartz Weight: 92.2 grams Water Resistant 3 ATM Stamped: Cartier Swiss Made water resistant 1450 089652

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303

Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 2303

By Cartier

Located in Stamford, CT

: Sapphire Dial: Authentic Cartier Chronograph Outside case: Cartier Swiss Made 2303 BB21844 Movement

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch
Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch

Cartier Pasha 38MM 2401 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bezel Dial Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

yellow gold, diamond Cartier Swiss-made wristwatch with original box. The "CARTIER" trademark (or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch
CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch

CARTIER Estate Stainless Steel Tank Française Watch

By Cartier

Located in Narberth, PA

This sleek and stylish estate watch is a signed Cartier timepiece! The Swiss made watch, which is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch
Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch

Cartier Limited Edition Fountain Pen Watch

By Cartier

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Hallmarks: Cartier, Swiss Made, No. 1174/2000. All our measurements are approximate.

Category

Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

. Powering the watch is its Swiss Cartier quartz movement that never needs to be wound. We are proud to

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch

By Cartier

Located in Suwanee, GA

. Powering the watch is its Swiss Cartier movement with electronic time-setting. It was designed without a

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s
Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s

Cartier Santos Octagon 0906 SM Swiss Made Dial Steel 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

SKU 1957 Brand Cartier Model Santos Octagon SM Reference 0906 Year 1980s Dial White and Swiss Made

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss Made Dial 18k YG 1980s
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss Made Dial 18k YG 1980s

Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Swiss Made Dial 18k YG 1980s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 – Swiss Made Dial – 18k Yellow Gold – 1980s SKU 1894 Available

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Must de Cartier 1340
Cartier Must de Cartier 1340

Cartier Must de Cartier 1340

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Must de Cartier – Ref. 1340 – Two‑Tone Bracelet – Quartz This Cartier Must de Cartier Ref

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002
Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Must de Cartier Colisée 690002 1988 Full Set Serviced October 2025 24mm Silver Case

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Mini 19MM Steel WSPN0019 4188
Cartier Panthère De Cartier Mini 19MM Steel WSPN0019 4188

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Mini 19MM Steel WSPN0019 4188

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 19mm Mini Panthere by Cartier in stainless steel. The silvered dial features Roman numerals and

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Clé de Cartier Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
Cartier Clé de Cartier Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

Cartier Clé de Cartier Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Cartier Clé de Cartier stainless steel automatic watch, featuring a folding clasp bracelet. The

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0015 4109 - Manual movement. Santos de

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109
Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Stainless Steel Watch WHSA0026 4109 - Manual movement. Santos de

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Rose Gold W1550251
Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Rose Gold W1550251

Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Rose Gold W1550251

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rose gold Cartier Rotonde de Cartier wristwatch, part of the Collection Privee Cartier Paris

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Vermeil Wristwatch T8200405
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Vermeil Wristwatch T8200405

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Vermeil Wristwatch T8200405

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

SKU 33301935 Comes With Box Only Model T8200405 Serial Number 30***** Metal Vermeil Materials Lizard Leather Stones Sapphire Weight 26 g Condition Excellent Other Info Approximately:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Sapphire, Vermeil

cartier ronde 1815
cartier ronde 1815

cartier ronde 1815

By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

Switzerland Closure: original cartier deployant PLEASE NOTE Sent by FedEx or UPS Express. Please Note That

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch
Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

Cartier Louis Cartier Classic Tank, Ladies Bracelet Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1990s Cartier, Louis Cartier, Classic Tank Wrist Watch, 24 X 18 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Drive de Cartier Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch WSNM0004
Cartier Drive de Cartier Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch WSNM0004

Cartier Drive de Cartier Steel Silver Dial Automatic Watch WSNM0004

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. Good condition. Recently serviced. The movement is calibrated and keeps time well. No original box and papers. Comes with a gift box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Must De Cartier Red Lapis Dial  Manual Wind  Fully serviced
Cartier Must De Cartier Red Lapis Dial  Manual Wind  Fully serviced

Cartier Must De Cartier Red Lapis Dial Manual Wind Fully serviced

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Must De Cartier Red Lapis Dial Manual Wind Burgundy Strap Fully serviced 2026 with

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Cartier Stainless Steel "Drive De Cartier" with box and papers 2020
Cartier Stainless Steel "Drive De Cartier" with box and papers 2020

Cartier Stainless Steel "Drive De Cartier" with box and papers 2020

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Drive De Cartier METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu
Cartier Ballon Bleu

Cartier Ballon Bleu

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch - 36 mm Steel Case - Silvered Dial - Interchangeable Bracelet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Steel

Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm
Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm

Cartier Colisee 590002 24mm

By Cartier

Located in istanbul, TR

Condition Pre-owned - Good Seller Notes “very good” Country of Origin Switzerland Bezel Color Gold

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Cartier Gold Links Bracelet
Cartier Gold Links Bracelet

Cartier Gold Links Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Cartier bracelet with intricate 18 karat gold links. The links create a three dimensional design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch WSSA0018
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch WSSA0018

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch WSSA0018

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel Watch Pave Black Roman Numeral Dial

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006  20mm x 28mm  Green Strap  Vintage
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006  20mm x 28mm  Green Strap  Vintage

Cartier Must de Cartier Tank C91006 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

🌿 Must de Cartier Tank C91006 Gold Vermeil 20mm x 28mm Green Strap Vintage Ladies Watch 💫

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Cartier Calibre De Cartier Diver W7100057 Black Dial Stainless Bracelet B&P
Cartier Calibre De Cartier Diver W7100057 Black Dial Stainless Bracelet B&P

Cartier Calibre De Cartier Diver W7100057 Black Dial Stainless Bracelet B&P

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver (reference W7100057) is a distinctive timepiece that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Watch
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Watch

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel and Rose Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: WSSA0018 Case Diameter: 39.8 mm Bracelet: custom added 18k

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tri-Colour Diamond Trinity De Cartier Necklace N3027000
Cartier Tri-Colour Diamond Trinity De Cartier Necklace N3027000

Cartier Tri-Colour Diamond Trinity De Cartier Necklace N3027000

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An alluring 18k tri-colour gold diamond necklace by Cartier from the Trinity De Cartier collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold
Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold

Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold

By Cartier

Located in Lucerne, CH

Elegant Captive de Cartier Ladies watch in 18 karat white gold. Silver structured dial with black

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Satin Band 3380
Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Satin Band 3380

Cartier Delices de Cartier Diamond White Gold Satin Band 3380

By Cartier

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Cartier Delices de Cartier diamond watch 18-karat white gold with satin strap. Accommodated with an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Wristwatch
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Wristwatch

Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

Model: Ronde Louis Cartier Movement: Manual-Winding Caliber 9754 MC Case: 42mm Case Material: 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch
Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos De Cartier Custom Diamond Stainless Steel/ Yellow Gold Watch Pave Black Roman

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz
Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz This Cartier Santos Ref. 8191 Round Quartz Watch

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz
Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Cartier Santos – Ref. 8191 – Round Case – Quartz This Cartier Santos Ref. 8191 Round Quartz Watch

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008

Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008 Santos watch, extra

Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

90's Cartier Must 21 Watch
90's Cartier Must 21 Watch

90's Cartier Must 21 Watch

By Cartier

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful vintage Cartier Must 21 steel watch Quartz Condition : good Made in Switzerland Model

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Vintage Lacquered CARTIER Pentagon Mini Lighter 1970s
Vintage Lacquered CARTIER Pentagon Mini Lighter 1970s

Vintage Lacquered CARTIER Pentagon Mini Lighter 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

In the pantheon of luxury brands, Cartier stands tall, an enduring symbol of elegance and masterful

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch

Cartier Ronde Solo Steel Automatic Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Princeton, NJ

A large unworn Cartier Ronde Solo, a stainless steel wristwatch with an automatic movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Vintage CARTIER Pentagon Lighter Red Lacquered 1970s
Vintage CARTIER Pentagon Lighter Red Lacquered 1970s

Vintage CARTIER Pentagon Lighter Red Lacquered 1970s

By Cartier

Located in DELFT, NL

The maison of Cartier is synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship and a heritage rich in timeless

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Vanity Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Watch 3032 WB520009
Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Watch 3032 WB520009

Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Watch 3032 WB520009

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier Baignoire 18K White Gold Watch 3032 WB520009 - Manual winding. Baignoire. 18K white gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340
Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340

Cartier 21 Must de Cartier Ref.1340

By Cartier

Located in Berlin, BE

. Specifications: Brand: Cartier Model: 21 Must de Cartier Reference Number: 1340 Movement: Swiss Quartz Case

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Anglaise XL W5310006
Cartier Tank Anglaise XL W5310006

Cartier Tank Anglaise XL W5310006

By Cartier

Located in Mayfair, London, London

In excellent condition, a Tank Anglaise XL in stainless steel and rose gold by Cartier. The silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

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Cartier Switzerland For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cartier switzerland you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and stainless steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 2471 vintage or 2853 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect cartier switzerland among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 2 carat and 2.5 carat versions are of considerable interest. A cartier switzerland of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 471, is particularly popular. 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 cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a cartier switzerland, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Cartier Switzerland?

Prices for a cartier switzerland can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $290 and can go as high as $550,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,785.

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.

Questions About Cartier
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of Cartier bracelets varies based on age, condition, and rarity. The least expensive versions of the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, can still cost around $4,000. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of Cartier bracelets for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As one of the top luxury jewelry houses in the world, Cartier uses some of the finest quality materials. The company uses 18k gold in their jewelry and real diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There are a few reasons why Cartier is so popular. For one thing, the French luxury house is known for its very long history of unparalleled prestige and quality craftsmanship. Cartier has been producing extraordinary jewelry, watches and accessories since 1847. While jewelry lovers have long been enthusiastic about Cartier’s elegant and streamlined designs for bracelets, rings, necklaces and other pieces, the brand is also known for innovation. It pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry, and its artisans were so mindful of trends in fashion that the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Later, Cartier’s Art Deco-era pieces would help define the movement with which they are associated. One of the brand’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch, one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Today’s influencers continue to help popularize the brand, increasing the demand for certain pieces like Cartier buffalo horn sunglasses and the Cartier Love bracelet, an icon of modernist jewelry. Find a wide range of Cartier watches, jewelry and eyewear on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier is famous for producing jewelry and watches out of rare and luxury-grade materials and creating innovative designs, often packed with symbolism. Some of the jeweler's most famous pieces include the modern Love and Trinity bracelets and its custom-made antique and vintage jewelry like the Crocodile and Patiala necklaces. Find a range of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, the Cartier symbol, or logo, is the luxury house's name written in a clean serif font that mimics cursive handwriting. Typically, the logo is either black on white or white on a black background. Its refined and understated appearance references the high standards that have long been associated with this celebrated brand.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.

    While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.

    It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904. 

    Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.