Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2743 / Tank Solo METAL / MATERIAL
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold
Cartier Gold Top Art Deco Tank Watch Original Box and Booklet
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 2743 / Tank Solo METAL / MATERIAL
Gold
Cartier 18Kt. Gold Grand Tank Art Deco with Original Dial and Paper's, 1960's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Grand Tank / Cartier Americain METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt
Cartier Tank Large 18K Gold Quartz 25mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Cartier Tank, 25mm crafted in 18K yellow gold unisex watch. Roman numerals, original lizard
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a
18k Gold
Cartier Tank American Diamond 18k Gold Unisex Watch Ref 2940
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Cartier introduced the Tank line-up before the 1920's. The collection has expanded over the
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 White Gold Automatic Watch 20-year Service Edition
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Americaine 1741 automatic watch in 18K white gold featuring a 26mm x 46mm curved case
White Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Filled Tank Watch circa 1970's All Original
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA
Gold-filled
Cartier 18Kt. Tank European Watch & Clock Co. w/ Engine Turned Dial 1920 / 30's
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Classic Tank LC GM Large Tank Watch circa 1973-1978
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Tank Watch is made in 18 Karat yellow gold and measures 30
18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.26 in W 0.79 in L 1.19 in
Cartier Tank Americane Mm Ladies 18k; Discontinued, circa 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier American Tank, MM Ladies 18K yellow gold watch measuring 20 x 35mm. The
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.11 in W 0.83 in
Cartier Paris Must Sterling Silver Ladies Tank Watch Quartz , Circa 1990's
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Cartier Must Sterling Silver Tank Watch comes with White Dial Blue Roman
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 0.95 in L 1.19 in
Vintage Cartier Paris Vintage Tank Lc Large, "Extra Thin", circa 1975-1980
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Paris Vintage Tank LC GM Extra Thin, Large size made in 18K yellow 1st series
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.3 in W 0.91 in L 1.19 in
Cartier Rose Gold Tank LC Watch, Pre-Owned, Men's or Unisex, circa 2018-2023
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Louis Cartier watch; Ref. 3816. This is a classic men's Rose Gold watch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Art Deco Cartier Gold Tank Tread Bracelet Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Cartier Art Deco 1929 18karat gold brick bracelet Tank watch original very good estate
18k Gold
Cartier 1920's Art Deco Platinum and Diamond 'Tank' Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Art Deco platinum and 18k gold 'Tank' watch with diamonds. The watch has 117 rose-cut
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER 1930 Art-Deco Tank-Tracks Bracelet In 14Kt Yellow & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
art-deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. The bracelet has been crafted with
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Obus Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Obus Men's or Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 18k Yellow gold case (25mm x 32mm
Cartier Lady's White Gold Tank Americaine Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine Lady's white gold wristwatch, Ref. W26019L1, with quartz movement. 18k
Cartier Tank Must Watch in Silver Ref: 1616
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Tank Must Watch in Silver Ref: 1616 is a true gem in the world of timepieces. From the
Blue Sapphire, Silver
CARTIER 1920's 18K Yellow Gold Tank American
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
CARTIER 1920's 18K Yellow Gold Tank American with hinged case. -EWC (European Watch & Clock
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Ring Yellow Gold citrine US6.25 TDD53
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Tank model ring in 18-carat yellow gold decorated with a citrine. Finger size 53 or US6.25
Citrine, 18k Gold
White Gold Cartier Tank Francaise Automatic Wristwatch With Date
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A white gold automatic Cartier Tank wristwatch on a blue Cartier crocodile strap with a Cartier
White Gold
Cartier 2303 Tank Franchaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s. large Watch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Cartier 2303 Tank Francaise Chronoflex Quartz Men’s Large WristWatch SPECIFICATIONS: Cartier
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Francaise 28mm 18K Gold Automatic with Date Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise automatic watch in 18K Yellow gold featuring a 28mm rectangular case with
18k Gold
Cartier Vermeil Tank Quartz Argent 66001 with Leather Strap and Black Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Cartier Tank 24mm gold vermeil with quartz movement. Features black dial, no numerals
Vermeil
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch Diamond Paved Case
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Mini Tank Divan Watch, Diamond Paved Case, Fabric Strap, 18 Karat Gold
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Tank Trinity Vermeil Mechanical Men's Watch
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of the Must de Cartier Tank Trinity, this elegant men’s wristwatch features a
Sapphire, Vermeil
Cartier Sterling Silver Limited Edition Art Deco Tank Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier "Art Deco" Sterling Silver Tank Watch. Very Scarce, limited edition, this being
Sterling Silver
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Centure
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Jewelers STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Ceinture METAL / MATERIAL
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Automatic 1725
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Cartier Tank Americaine in yellow 18k gold, automatic. Blued hands, circular crown set
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise With Diamond Set Brancards
By Cartier
Located in Princeton, NJ
A stainless steel current model large Cartier Tank Francais with 13 factory set diamonds in each of
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must Watch in Silver Ref: 1616
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Tank Must Watch in Silver Ref: 1616 is a true gem in the world of timepieces. From the
Blue Sapphire, Silver
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Tank 18k Gold Plated Mechanical Swiss Watch
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Cartier Must De Cartier Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold Plated Leather Watch. Some signs of
Steel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ladies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Classic Tank Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
is still relevant today. The slender lines of the Cartier tank and design created by its maker over
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large MM LM Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Step into the world of luxury and refinement with the Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large GM LM Must
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Patek Philippe Wrist watch, 33 X 25 MM 18K yellow Gold Case, 5 MM in thickness. 18 Jewel Manual wind, mechanical movement. Original silvered Dial with Luminous Markers. ...
18k Gold
Cartier Platinum Tank Cintree Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant Cartier Platinum Tank Cintrée, Made in a limited edition of 50 pieces. The
Platinum
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank L.C. Must de Cartier Louis 1920 Art Deco Model Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
worldwide success. The version of the Tank must presented to you is from the 90’ : Tank L. C. 1920 Art Deco
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Vermeil L.C. Large GM LM Must de Cartier Louis 1920 Art Deco + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
worldwide success. The version of the Tank must presented to you is from the 90’ : Tank L. C. 1920 Art Deco
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Yellow Gold Vendome Tank Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Tank 18K Gold “Vendome” circa 1980’s. Man’s 33 x 32mm round case with rounded stepped case
Cartier Tank American WG Ladies, circa 2000
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pristine condition Cartier 18K white gold Tank American ref 2482 circa 2000. Featuring classic
18k Gold
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 Tank Francaise Stainless Steel 2302 Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a pre-owned Cartier Tank Francaise Unisex Steel 2302 Swiss Made Automatic Watch. 28mm by
Pearl, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Large Tank Americane automatic wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Classic Automatic Cartier Tank Americane in 18k white gold on a navy Cartier crocodile strap
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in Dm 0.79 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Classic Railway Louis 1613 Vermeil + Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
: Tank L. C. vermeil case. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier. MODEL Tank
Citrine, Vermeil, Silver
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Vendome Tank Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lady’s Cartier 18K gold “Vendome tank” circa 1970’s. Featuring a 26 x 23mm round case with rounded
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Grenat Burgundy Lacquer Vermeil Gold Silver + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Classic Railway Louis Model Vermeil Gold Silver
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Cartier. MODEL Tank Must de Cartier - Classic Railway Reference : 5057001 Size : Small SM PM The serial
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank Louis Large 18 Karat White Gold Quartz
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Cartier Style Number W1540956 Series Tank Louis Gender Unisex Case Material 18k
18k Gold
Cartier 18 Carat White Gold Topaz Tank Signet Ring
By Cartier
Located in St Helens, GB
A Cartier designer Tank ring. 18 carat white gold example. 8mm square cabochon blue topaz to centre
Topaz, White Gold
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Large LM GM Ivory Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
design of the Louis Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway Vermeil Gold Plated + Papers
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier. MODEL Tank Must de Cartier – Classic
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Large GM LM Must de Cartier LC Classic Railway Vermeil Gold black
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
. Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier. MODEL Tank Must de Cartier – Classic
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Large GM LM Must de Cartier LC Classic Spider Dial Railway Vermeil
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others. Louis Cartier invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. It is the brand’s
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Tank 18 Karat Gold Back Wind 1930s Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dublin, IE
A Vintage late 1930's 18 kt Gold Cartier back wind watch. Weighs approximately grams (with
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis PARIS dial LC 78087 18k Gold 1970 Paper
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
de Cartier. MODEL Tank Louis Cartier LC “PARIS” Ref : 78087 Medium model - MM The serial numbers are
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis PARIS Dial LC 78087 18k Gold 1970 Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
de Cartier. MODEL Tank Louis Cartier LC “PARIS” Ref : 78087 Medium model - MM The serial numbers are
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Quartz Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Classic "Tank " 18K Yellow Gold .Quartz Movement .Circa :1980,s . Classic Roman Numeral
18k Gold
Solid 18k Cartier Tank
By Cartier
Located in Deland, FL
is more suited for a ladies. The watch is all genuine Cartier, with an original Cartier movement
18k Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank MC Blue Dial Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Cartier Style Number: WSTA0010 Series: Tank MC Gender: Men's Case Material
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.79 in
Cartier Tank Vermeil Must de Cartier Grenat Burgundy Lacquer Vermeil Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Rose Gold Tank Anglaise Extra Large Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Cartier Style Number W5310006 Series Tank Anglaise XL Gender Men's Case Material
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Jumbo Date 2413 Large GM LM Must de Cartier L.C Classic Railway
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier. MODEL Tank Must de Cartier – Classic railway pattern. Size : Jumbo
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Rolex 1958 Lady-Datejust Watch 6517 - Yellow Gold 18k Automatic One Year
By Rolex
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Rolex Model: Lady-Datejust Model Number: 6517 Movement: Automatic Warranty: One Year Year: 1958 Movement Maker: Swiss Dial Color: Champagne Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Ma...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rare Patek Philippe Model 4462/1 Ellipse 18k Yellow Gold, Manual Movement, Made in Switzerland / 7" length / 61 grams Maker: Patek Philippe Model: Ellipse 4462/1 Year: 1970s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Prada Fall 2004 Templi Bag Nylon & Leather
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Super collectible, super rare Prada Templi bag from the iconic AW04 collection. Unused with authenticity card and dustbag. Made from soft Tessuto nylon satin in Quarzo + Fumo colourw...
Hermès Birkin 35 Raisin Clemence Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 35 in the taurillon clemence Raisin with gold tone hardware. Pre-owned in excellent condition. Generic dust cover and original box.
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
1.76 Cttw Tiffany & Co Lucida Platinum Diamond Engagament Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co Lucida ring is made of platinum and weighs 4.10 DWT (approx. 6.38 grams). It contains one lucida I and VVS2 clarity diamond weighing 1.76 CTTW.
Diamond, Platinum
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture c.1964 Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Cropped Jacket
By Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE BALMAIN Haute Couture Black Crystal Beaded Mink Fur Ball Cropped Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Pierre Balmain (Attributed) Designer: Pierre Balmain Collection: c.1964 Style: C...
Cartier 1.20 Carat Diamond Full Eternity Ring Size M (53)
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This is a platinum diamond eternity ring from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. The ring plays host to 24 perfectly matched round brilliant cut diamonds. As expected fro...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Large Heart Diamond Pendant Gold Tone Sterling Silver
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An icon of modern jewelry design, this Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart pendant captures the timeless elegance and sensual simplicity that has made the Peretti collection ...
Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
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.
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry 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.