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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
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18k Gold
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Cartier Tank Francais Watch
$10,350
Cartier Tank Francais Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with a double C logo face featuring small Round brilliant cut Diamonds, and a burgundy satin strap. Signed by Cartier 20mm face Model #2517
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Française W50002N2 Small 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise W50002N2 / 1820 Ladies Watch features a 20mm 18K yellow gold case.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris gold plated tank watch is a timeless vintage timepiece showcasing the iconic elegance and refined design that made the Cartier Tank one of the most celebrated watch sty...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph XL 1830 18K Gold Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph 28mm XL in 18K yellow gold featuring white dial with black Roman numerals and chronograph subdials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 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 rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement.
Category
1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan W6300556 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Divan, Large Size, Case Dimensions: 38mm x 30mm Yellow Gold, Movement: Quartz, Dial: White with Roman Numerals, Crystal: Sapphire, Bracelet Material: Black Leather with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Divan 18k Yellow Gold Watch 2601
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 25x32mm -18k Yellow Gold -Movement: Quartz -Dial: Silver Dial -Blued hands -Diamond Bezel -Comes with Box, no papers
Category
2010s American Wrist Watches
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 years to incorporate a variety of variations. The Tank Americaine boasts an elongat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francais Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier 25 mm face Model #2491
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank solo XL W5200026 18K Rose Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This watch features a lug-to-lug of 31mm by 41mm and is housed in an 18K rose gold case with a smooth 18K rose gold bezel. The ivory dial is accented with blue steel hands and Roman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ladies Diamond Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Watch WB701231
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ladies Diamond Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Watch WB701231 - Quartz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier 18k White Gold Tank Americaine Watch With Alligator Strap
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Cartier 18k White Gold Tank Americaine Watch With Alligator Strap Timepiece watch from the Cartier Tank Americaine collection first introduced in 1989. 18k white gold ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
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.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
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 case, quartz movement, white dial with Black Roman numerals, Sapphire crown. 1/2 in...
Category
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k 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).
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank 17011 Spider 'Paris' Dial 18K Yellow Gold Contemporary Buckle Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Its dimensions are 33.5 x 25.5 mm, compared to the standard size of 24 x 30 mm. This watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold and features the iconic Paris dial with Roman numerals, ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise 3511 Two-Tone 18K Rose Gold Diamond Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Westport, CT
An original Cartier Tank Anglaise two-tone automatic watch, reference 3511 / WT100025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Cartier Tank Francaise 18k Yellow Gold 28mm Automatic Watch Ref. 1840
$7,998Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank 18k Yellow Gold Ladies Watch on Leather Band 2442 W1529856 - Quartz.
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Francaise Large 28mm Two Tone Automatic Date Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Française ref. W51005Q4 large automatic watch in two-tone stainless steel and 18K yellow gold featuring a silver guilloche dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise 18K White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Unisex Watch WE1003SF
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Case size: 28mm x 32mm. Comes with the original box but no papers. Cartier Tank Française (Model WE1003SF) - Organized Specifications General Informa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Tank Watch ca' 1940's With Gold Brick Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A rare Cartier tank watch ca' 1940's in 18k, with original Cartier C+B 14k bracelet (signed and hallmarked).
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Classic Yellow Gold Manual Wind Unisex Tank Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Cartier Tank collection Wrist Watch, 23 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. mechanical, manual wind movement, Sapphire Crown, White dial with Bl...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Solo Large Yellow Gold and Steel Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2018 Cartier Tank Solo reference 2742 Large Wrist Watch. 34 X 27 MM water resistant 18k Yellow Gold with Steel Case back, Sapphire crown, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, qu...
Category
2010s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank 2489 Diamond Bezel 18-Karat Ladies Watch In Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Tank 2489 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch Brand: Cartier MPN: 2489 Case Material: 18k White Gold Case Size: Cartier Small, 19 x 35 mm Dial: Silver Dial with Roman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a custom black leather strap and tang buckle that fits up to 6.75-inch wrists. It features a quartz movement, sapphire cab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Ref 1840 Large Yellow Gold Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2005 Cartier Tank Francaise Reference 1840 Wrist Watch, 28 X 24 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece Water resistant case, Automatic Self winding movement, Sapphire Crown and Sapphire ...
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank American Yellow Gold and Diamond Pave Chronograph Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American ( Americaine ) Reference 1730 2 Register Chronograph Wrist Watch, 35 X 26 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece water resistant case with 3 rows of fine white...
Category
Early 2000s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 40.80 carats Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 113 grams Period: Contemporary Crafted by Cartier, this timepiece is the epitome of luxury and elegance. Fe...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier Size 7 1/4 inches Comes with an extra link.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Audemars Piguet 1970s Yellow Gold Tank Mechanical mid size Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Cartier classic Tank Wrist Watch, 20 x 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Sapphire crown. 20 Jewel, Audemars Piguet Manual wind, Nickle Lever movement.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 dial concealed with sapphire crystal features Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18k White Gold Full Set – 1994 Quartz – Ref. 3012905
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Tank Américaine in 18k White Gold – Full Set This elegant Cartier Tank Américaine watch, crafted in solid 18k white gold, comes as a full set with original box and papers.
Category
1990s French Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 with special service award dial displaying "20" via Arabic numerals at 9 and 3 o'cl...
Category
1990s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Tank Francaise Chronoflex Chronograph 1830 28mm x 36mm 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1830 Serial: MG26**** Year: 1990's - 2000's Model: Cartier Tank Francaise Chronograph Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold Band: 18k Yellow Gold Bezel...
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel XL W5200026 3514
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Solo 18k Rose Gold & Stainless Steel XL W5200026 3514 - Automatic. Tank Solo. 18k rose gold case with stainless steel back (31 x 41mm). Silver dial with black Roman ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Cartier Mid Size Tank Obus Ref. 1630 Yellow Gold and Diamonds Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank Obus Reference 1630 Wrist Watch, 18K Yellow Gold 30 X 25 MM water resistant 2 piece case with 2 rows of Factory set Diamonds totaling approximately 2 carats...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tank Moonphase 8190 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 23 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the watch marries the timeless elegance of the Tank silhouette with a celestial display on a white Roman numeral dial.
Category
1990s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Basculante WA202251 Ladies Diamond 18k YG 2007 Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Cartier Tank Basculante WA202251 Ladies Diamond 18k Yellow Gold SKU 1385 An exquisite and rarely seen example of Cartier’s ingenious reversible watch design — the Tank Basculante r...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Platinum & Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare, platinum and rose gold Tank Basculante by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, a hidden Cartier signature at VII an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Tank Louis Cartier Large WA3001A7 Diamond Dial and Bezel Cartier link bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Louis large. 23.7X30.7mm, lug to lug, 18K yellow gold case with factory diamond bezel and dial.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz 1713 w/ Service Paper. 2000's
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Cartier Tank Americaine 18K WG Quartz Ref. 1713 w/ Service Paper still under Cartier warranty Brand: Cartier Model: Tank Americaine 1713 Year: 2000’s Serial number: SM1xxxx Refer...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
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...
Category
Early 2000s Wrist Watches
Cartier White Gold Tank American Mid Size Automatic Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tank American Wrist Watch, 41 X 23 MM 18K White Gold water resistant case.
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine 18KT White Gold Blue Dial 19x35MM – Quartz
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Tank Américaine ref. W26019L1, featuring a 19 x 35mm 18KT white gold case with a curved profile. The striking blue dial displays bold Arabic numeral hour markers an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Cartier Tank Américaine Automatic 18 Karat Gold Ref. 1725 Including certificate of authenticity. The glass would need to be replaced. We can offer you this service upon request.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Pocket Watches
Cartier Tank a Vis W1534251 18K Yellow Gold Two-Time Zone Mechanical Watch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank a Vis W1534251 watch. 28 mm x 32 mm 18K yellow gold case size with an 18K yellow gold bezel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Tank Basculante Diamond and Black Onyx Flip Top
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 32.5 x 22.5mm 18K white gold rectangular case, factory diamond bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white rom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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Cartier Tank Watch 18k For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cartier tank watch 18k for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 311 vintage editions and 338 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier tank watch 18k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A cartier tank watch 18k can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 107 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a cartier tank watch 18k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Cartier Tank Watch 18k?
On average, a cartier tank watch 18k at 1stDibs sells for $8,114, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $78,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
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Questions About Cartier
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There 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.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier 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.
- What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, 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.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As 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.
- Does Cartier rose gold fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- Is Cartier the same as Rolex?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024No, 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.
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, 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.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
- Is Cartier a luxury watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Cartier cheaper in Paris?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Cartier 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.
- How much is a Cartier worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How 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.
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