Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Paris Dial 18k YG Cartier Deployant
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2148 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis SM Reference 78087 Year 1980s Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Deployant Diame...
Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k YG 1970s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2079 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis LM Reference 78086 Year 1970s Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Leather Strap and 18k Yellow Gold Cartier Deployant Diameter 23mm ...
Cartier Tank Louis LM 78086 Paris Dial 18k White Gold 1970s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2147 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis LM Reference 78086 Dial Paris Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Leather Strap and 18k White Gold Cartier Deployant Diameter 23mm x 30mm Moveme...
Cartier Ladies Tank Louis 78087 SM Paris Dial 18k WG 1970s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2078 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis SM Reference 78087 Year 1970s Dial White and Paris Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 21mm x 28mm Length N/A Movement ...
Cartier Tank 17011 Spider 'Paris' Dial 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and features the iconic Paris dial with Roman numerals, making Cartier instantly recognizable.
18k Gold
Cartier Mini Tank Louis 7005 French Hallmarks Paris Dial 18k YG 1975 Box and Pap
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2155 Brand Cartier Model Tank Louis Mini Reference 7005 Year 1975 Dial French Hallmarks Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Cartier Leather Strap and Cartier 18k Yellow Gold...
Cartier Paris Tank Small Factory Champagne Roman Dial Ladies Watch 366001
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Tank Small Ladies Watch, 366001. Quartz battery movement.
Cartier Tank 21842 Paris Dial Vintage Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite Cartier watch, dating back to circa 1980, showcases a refined rectangular design crafted from 18k yellow gold. The watch features elegant golden-tone hands and a cream...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Extra-Plate 'Paris' Dial Vintage Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier Extra-Plat, from the mid-1960s, features a white dial and is powered by the manual-winding Caliber 838 movement, originally based on Jaeger-LeCoultre. ...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 1970s 18k YG
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Jumbo Automatique 17002 Pointed Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold 1970s SKU: 1843 A rare and exceptional example from Cartier’s 1970s Tank collection, this Tank Jumbo Automat...
Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 Paris Dial Lacquered Blue Numerals 1990s SKU 1406 This Cartier Mini Tank Obus CG24006 from the 1990s is an exquisite expression of Cartier’s refined ...
Cartier Tank Paris 78227 Onyx Dial Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Tank Paris 78227Â Ladies Watch. 20mm 18k Yellow gold case with factory diamonds set. 18K Yellow Gold Stationary bezel with diamonds.
Yellow Gold
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W 0.95 in L 1.19 in
Cartier Tank Paris Rare original diamond set & chequered dial ladies 16121 watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
REF W3054 MODEL NUMBER 16121 SERIAL NUMBER C33*** CONDITION 9 - Excellent condition GENDER Ladies AGE 1990's CASE DIAMETER 24 mm CASE SIZE 24mm by 30mm BOX & PAPERS Box, manu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 78086 Paris Dial 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Manual Winding Watch
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier, who designed it after the tanks of WWI battlefields. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon, this symbol of understat...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis 78087 SM Pointed Paris Gold Hands 18k WG 1992 Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Louis SM 78087 Pointed “Paris” Dial 18k White Gold (1992) – Box & Papers SKU 1395 A stunning and highly collectible example of the Cartier Tank Louis SM (Small Model),...
Cartier Paris Roman dial vermeil Tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier watch pairs timeless design with a rich brown leather strap and 18k yellow gold case, offering refined elegance and everyday luxury.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Must de Tank Vermeil Watch – 20mm Chocolate Lacquer Dial, Paris
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Paris-signed Tank showcases a rare chocolate lacquer dial, accented by gold-tone hands and the iconic Cartier logo.
Vermeil
Ladies Cartier Tank "Paris" Original Dial 18k Solid Gold Watch Deployment Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Richmond, CA
A rare ladies Cartier 18k solid yellow gold Tank PARIS with original Cartier signed 18k deployment clasp This highly desirable solid gold Cartier watch features the original Cartier...
Gold
Cartier Tank Louis PARIS dial LC 78087 18k Gold 1970 Paper
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 blurr...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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H 1.11 in Dm 0.83 in
Cartier Tank Louis Cartier PARIS Dial LC 78087 Medium MM 18k Gold 1970 Red Pouch
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 blurr...
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
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 blurr...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.83 in
Tank Louis Cartier PARIS Dial LC 78087 Medium MM 18k Gold 1973 + Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The most iconic and recognizable Cartier model of all time worn by greatest. Make the perfect gift and invest with this fabulous Tank Louis de Cartier PARIS.
18k Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.91 in
Tank Louis Cartier LC 78086 PARIS Dial Large LM GM 18k Gold 1973 1970 Cal 78-1
By Cartier
Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF
The most iconic and recognizable Cartier model of all time worn by greatest. Make the perfect gift and invest with this fabulous Tank Louis de Cartier PARIS.
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Normale GM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
The Cartier Tank Normale was reintroduced in the 1973. In 1973, 12 models were commercialized within the new Louis Cartier collection (Ceinture, Square, Ellipse, Santos, Baignoire, V...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Normale PM Paris Dial
By Cartier
Located in Heerlen, NL
An early Cartier Tank Normale wristwatch for ladies from the 60s. The watch has a folding buckle and handwounded movement. Produced arround 1955 it has a Jaeger Lecoultre movement. E...
18k Gold
1970s Must de Cartier Paris Silver-Gilt Mechanical Tank Watch, Striped Gold Dial
By Cartier
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-own vintage watch is working, ticking well and has been serviced. The dial is worn and tired as shown. Visible scratches and tarnished on its silver-Gilt case. The...
Silver
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
$21,500
H 1.18 in W 1.22 in Dm 9 in L 9 in
CARTIER Paris 1970 Automatic Large Ceinture Wristwatch In 18 Kt Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An automatique Ceinture large wrist-watch designed by Cartier. This is the rare large model of the Ceinture automatique wristwatch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of C...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Solo W1018755 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Tank Solo Small Ladies Watch (Model W1018755) features a quartz movement and is crafted in an 18k yellow gold rectangular case measuring 31.0 x 24.4 mm. It has a stainles...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 1840, Large Size, 18K Yellow Gold, with Box, Yr c2005
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, England
Our Neo vintage and rare Cartier Tank Francaise reference 1840 is the large version or gents size, with 28mm x 32mm 18k yellow gold case (32 x 32 including crown) and 18k yellow gold...
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize 18k Yellow Gold Watch W50003N2 1821 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case; blue sapphire cabochon crown (25mm x 30mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...
$5,369
H 1.46 in W 1.11 in
1947 Rolex Precision Vintage Mens Claw Lugs Square Dress Watch, 14K Rose Gold SS
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Ladies Medium Watch 78086
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Cartier Tank Paris 18K Yellow Ladies Medium Watch 78086 - Manual winding. Tank. 18k yellow gold case with stainless steel back (23.5mm x 30mm). White dial with black Roman nu...
Cartier Tank MC Chronograph Ref 3666 Automatic Steel Watch Boxed
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Tank MC Reference Number : 3666 Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Measurements : Case width: 35 mm. (...
Steel
Mens Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Watch 3167 W5200004
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mens Cartier Tank Solo Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold Watch 3167 W5200004 - Quartz. Tank Solo. Yellow gold case with stainless steel back ( 27mm). Silver dial with black Roman numeral...
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 skin strap. Complete with original Cartier Box. No papers, buckle not Cartier or 18k g...
18k Gold
Cartier - Cartier Tank Louis Mini 67117 - Women - 1980-1989
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Cartier Tank Louis Mini from 1986, featuring a rectangular case in 18kt yellow gold, iconic Roman numeral dial, and blue steel sword hands. The manual-winding movement is ...
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold 28mm Automatic Watch Ref. 1840
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: Cartier Movement: Swiss Made - Automatic - Self Winding Case Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 51.5 Grams (case and strap) Case Size (Width): 28mm (not including th...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Date Yellow Gold 34mm 1500
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, a classic yellow gold timepiece featuring a silver dial with applied gold baton indices and a date aperture at 3 o'clock, all pr...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Baignoire 78094 Double Step Pointed Paris Dial 18k YG 1970s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2132 Brand Cartier Model Baignoire Reference 78094 Year 1970 Dial Paris Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Leather Strap Diameter 23mm x 31.5mm Length N/A Movement Manual Windin...
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tank Moonphase 8190 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 23 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Form Of Essential Design The Cartier Tank stands as a pillar of twentieth-century watchmaking, its design a direct translation of military utility into wearable art. Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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