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.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$395 / item
H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
About: the Tank Watch The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier, who designed it after the tanks of WWI battlefields.
Paper
$395 / item
H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 5.5 in
Cartier Paris “Tank” Stationery Set, 10 Cards & Envelopes in Original Box 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set Includes: 10 Cards & 10 Envelopes (complete) Dimensions: Cards: 4 5/8" × 6 1/4" Envelopes: 6 3/4" W × 4 7/8" H Box: 5.5" × 7.25" × 1.25" Origin: Paris, France Period: Circa 1...
Paper
Amazing Cartier Tank Française Automatic Wrist watch in silver
By Cartier
Located in Paris, IDF
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Française Reference: 2302 Dial: Silver guilloché Date: Yes, at six o'clock Movement: Cartier automatic mechanical Case: Steel D...
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Louis Wristwatch with Date
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Cartier 18k yellow gold Tank Louis wristwatch with date, comes with a Cartier box.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Roman numeral dial, blued steel hands, and date window at 6 o'clock.
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model W1529756 with Box
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0714 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £9,000 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model W1529756 with Box
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0930 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,000 / $12500 ____________________________________ Date Circa 2012 Gender Women/Unisex Box Cartier Bo...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model W1529756 with Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0791 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,000 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model W1529756 with Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0862 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,000 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Men's Watch Ref 2678
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis Men's Watch Ref 2678 - Quartz. 18K White Gold case (26mm x 34mm).
Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold Watch W1529756
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,250 / $12800 ____________________________________ Date Circa 2012 Gender Unisex / Women Box Presentation Box ______________________...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Yellow Gold Watch W1529756
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1833 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,250 / $12800 ____________________________________ Date Circa 2012 Gender Unisex / Women Box Presentation Box ___________...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-0920 Comes With Box Only Date 2013 Model W1529856 Serial Number 2442******* Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight 34 g Condition Excellent Other Info Watch dimensions: Approximately 29...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Louis Quartz Wristwatch Ref W1529756
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Watch W1529756 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 18 Karat Model 8110 c.1990
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 8110 c. 1990 Quartz Movement Beautiful and Classic Cartier Watch Bracelet is 8" in length but can easily be made smaller Comes...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 18KT Gold Quartz Watch Ref. 2441 (c. 2000)
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
Dimensions Case Width: 25 mm Weight: 37.8 grams Specifications Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Louis Reference: 2441 Movement: Quartz Case Material: 18KT Yellow Gold Dial: Whiet Dial, Rom...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0865 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0854 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0755 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k White Gold Watch W1541056
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0886 Brand Cartier Model No. W1541056 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0709 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Watch Small Model W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301654 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2015 Model W1529856 Serial Number 24********* Metal 18k Yellow Gold Materials Calfskin Stones Sapphire Weight Approximately 34.22 g...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301781 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2019 Model W1529856 Serial Number 24********** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Sapphire Weight 36.1 g Condition Excellent Other Info W...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18K Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301812 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2016 RRP £9,800 Incl. Taxes / €11,400 Incl. Taxes / $10,600 Excl. Taxes Model W1529856 Serial Number 24********** Metal 18k Yellow ...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 / 2441 Mens Watch. 25.5mm 18K yellow gold case.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18K Yellow Gold Mens Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 / 2441 Mens Watch. 25.5mm 18K yellow gold case.
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis Model WA20331 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Tank Louis Model WA20331 Year: c. 1990s Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds with 18k Yellow Gold Deployment Buckle Dial: Silver with Black Roman Numerals Cas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brand New Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0715 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Moon Phase 18K Gold Silver Dial Quartz Lady Watch W1500800
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Condition. Original Box and Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Covered by a one-year Chronostore warranty Details: Bra...
Sold
H 1.54 in Dm 1.18 in
Cartier Tank Louis XL 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch W1560003
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Comes with an original box but the paper is not included. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: W1560003 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Sty...
Rose Gold
Cartier Stainless Steel Tank Solo Panther Model 3170
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The very first Tank was gifted to the U.S. General John Pershing by Louis Cartier himself as a token of France’s appreciation for their alliance with the United States, but also as a...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Vintage Must de Cartier Tank Rare Wood Dial Manual Wind
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: Must de Cartier - Tank Louis Rare Wood Year: 1980s Material: 18k Electroplated Dial: Rare Wood Dial Case Measurement: W 24.4mm x H 29.85mm Movement: Manual Wind...
Cartier Tank Americaine XL Mens Watch, Ref. 1741 - 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
Designed personally by Louis Cartier in 1917 and patterned after an army tank, they symbolize speed, achievement, and resistance.
White Gold
Vintage Ladies Cartier Tank Louise, Ref 78087, Superb Example, circa 1980's
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
We date this Cartier Tank Louis to circa 1980s and it is comfortably the best of this reference that we have had the pleasure of handling.
Cartier Tank Américaine 18 Karat Rose Model 2504 Double Row Diamond Automatic
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
At the heart of the Cartier Tank Américaine beats the spirit of innovation and creativity, embodied by the three visionary Cartier brothers: Louis, Pierre, and Jacques.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Louis Tank Date Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic large size Cartier Tank Louis quartz date wristwatch. 18k yellow gold with a white dial with Roman Numerals.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Date 18K Yellow Gold Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An authentic 18K yellow gold Cartier Tank Louis watch with a white dial and blued-steel sword shaped hands.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Louis Model 2441 with Date c.2003 26mm x 34mm Quartz Movement ships in a Cartier red travel pouch Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper functioni...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank 28mm Automatic Francaise with Date Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise 28mm Automatic Stainless Steel 2302 Considered a Mid Size Men’s watch. The watch fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist. This Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph feature...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Large Model W1529756 with Box and Paper
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0759 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529756 Retail Price £9,000 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Men's Watch Ref 2678
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis Men's Watch Ref 2678 - Quartz. 18K White Gold case (26mm x 34mm).
Cartier Yellow Gold Large Tank Louis Cartier Wristwatch circa 2010
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Large Tank Louis Cartier Wristwatch, Circa 2010.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 18k Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Louis 18K Yellow Unisex Gold Watch W1529756 2441 - Quartz. 18K Yellow Gold ( 26 x 34 mm ).
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0854 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Small Model 18k Yellow Gold Watch W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-0709 Brand Cartier Model No. W1529856 Retail Price £8,050 / $1...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Gents Gold Silver Roman Dial W1529756 Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Tank Louis Gents Wristwatch, silver dial with roman numerals and a secret signature at "V" of "VII", date at 3 0'clock, blued steel sword shape...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Louis Model 7808 18k Yellow Gold on Deployment Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Cartier Model: 7808 Year: 1980 Material: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Case and Deployment Buckle Dial: Roman Numerals Case Measurement: 20mm Movement: Manual Wind Condition: Good Vin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Man's Yellow Gold Tank Louis Wristwatch with Date circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier Man's 18K Yellow Gold Tank Louis Wristwatch, Ref. 244, circa 2000s.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Date 18 Carat Solid Gold Vintage Designer Watch
By Cartier
Located in Hamilton, AU
This particular Cartier Tank is the successor to the Tank Normale, known as the Tank Louis.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.83 in
Cartier Tank Louis RARE Tank Louis Cartier Guilloche Flinque Dial 78087 Pre CPCP
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Make the perfect gift and invest with this fabulous Tank Louis de Cartier. MODEL : Tank Louis Cartier LC “PARIS” Ref : 78087 Medium model – MM The serial numbers are voluntarily blu...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Big Date L XL 18k Rose Gold W1560003 Or 3185 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W5993 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tank Model Ref: W1560003 or 3185 Age: Circa 2010's Gender: Unisex Complete With: Box Only, Service Pouch & Service Papers dated 10th April 201...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis Moonphase Date FULL SET 819001 Large 18k Gold + Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
Make the perfect gift and invest with this fabulous and very rare Tank Louis de Cartier. (Very short production between 1987 and 1988 only) MODEL : Tank Louis Cartier LC “Moon Phase...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
New Roberto Cavalli Buckle Stiletto Heel Black Leather Platform Boots 37 - US 7
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Black Leather High Heel Boots Designer size - 37 Style - BQS023-PZ220 Smooth Black Leather, Multiple Straps, Gold-Tone Buckles with Engraved Logo, Inner Half Zip...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
$3,265
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress, ss 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
1970's Chanel Couture Fur Trimmed Wool Suit
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel Couture fur trimmed suit from the 1970's. Subtle beige & cream hand woven plaid jacket and skirt. Fitted silhouette with China mink trim on collar and cuffs. Soft flare to loo...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress Size S
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress with corseted bodice, cap sleeves, trained skirt and silk lining. c. 1960s
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.
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.
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.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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