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
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank Chinoise Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref 2685G
By Cartier
Located in Bologna, IT
Cartier Cartier Tank Chinoise Ref. 2685G Platinum Case Silvered Guilloché Dial with Roman
Platinum
Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Up for sale is a Cartier Tank Americaine Platinum "Mecanique" Ltd of 100 with the highest level of
Unavailable
Dm 1.19 in L 1.46 in
Cartier Tank Chinoise Large Model Platinum with Diamonds Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Tank Chinoise LM Boutique Only item Very rare item in this condition Large size 37mm X 30mm
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design
Platinum
Cartier Paris Tank A Vis Platinum Prive Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Platinum Tank A Vis Prive Mecanique Manual Wind Watch Classic Cartier Tank Design
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual-wind movement. Platinum case with exposition back, 30mm x 39mm. Silvered guilloche dial with
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Dial: silver dial, steel sword sweeping hands Band: Cartier black leather
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank American manual wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cartier Tank American, large model Ref. W2604351. Platinum case measuring approximately 45 x 26 mm
Platinum
Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Large Men's Platinum Watch Ref 1734
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Large Men's Platinum Watch Ref 1734 - Manual winding
Cartier Platinum Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
, platinum wristwatch with an 18kt white gold Cartier buckle and the Cartier strap. Accompanied by the
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Platinum Special Edition Tank American Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Platinum Cartier Tank American Cartier Tank American, large model Ref. W2604351. Platinum case
Platinum
Sold
H 0.34 in W 0.91 in L 1.5 in
Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Cartier Platinum Collection Privee Tank Cintree Dual-Time Wristwatch, rectangular curved case with
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank a Vis Privee Collection Mecanique Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Cartier platinum Tank a Vis Privee collection wristwatch. Features a mechanical movement, Roman
Platinum
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 Platinum Tank Louis Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is an elegant Cartier Tank Louis from the 1990's in platinum on a black leather strap with a
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank Manual Wristwatch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cartier Tank in platinum with white dial, manual wind movement and a black Cartier leather strap
Platinum
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
Cartier France Platinum Tank Normale Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a super rare Cartier France Tank Normale in platinum from the 1940s. The condition of this
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank A Guichet Jump Hour Limited Edition Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a Cartier Tank A Guichet Jump Hour in platinum. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank à Vis Wristwatch from the Collection Privée
By Cartier
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cartier platinum Tank à Vis wristwatch from the Collection Privée. The platinum case is a tank
Platinum
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank a Vis Platinum Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP) on Cartier black crocodile strap
Platinum
Cartier Louis Cartier Platinum Tank Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hartsdale, NY
Gents Cartier Louis Cartier Tank Mechanical in platinum from the Privee Collection. On original
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Asymmetric Tank Limited Edition Wristwatch, Ref 1996
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Platinum Asymmetric Tank Watch by Cartier. Model Number 1996. Limited to 100 Pieces. Case
Platinum
Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 c.1990s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Cartier platinum Tank American ref #1734 oversized rectangular curved back case circa 1990's
18k Gold
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank a Vis Platinum Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP) on Cartier black crocodile strap
Platinum
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...
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 ...
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...
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 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
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Buckle Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Leather Buckle Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn/Winter 2002 Designer: Alexande...
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
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 White Ostrich Bamboo Shoes Sandals 10 B
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci White Ostrich Shoes Slide S/S 2004 Collection Designer size 10 B Genuine Ostrich Rose Golden Bamboo Design Heel - 3.5 inches Leather Sole and Insole. Made in Italy...
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and jeans, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood lace screen printed denim corset and high rise slim jeans Fall-Winter 1992
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...
$12,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Rabbit Muff CC Logo Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black satin lining Chain drop: 19" inches Made in Italy
$8,920
H 11 in W 11 in L 4 in
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware Double handle chain Quilted jean denim striped blue and white ...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished straps, square neck and c...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" 2pc White Herringbone Athletic Skirt Set NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" 2pc White Herringbone Athletic Skirt Set NWT (New With Tags) Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 "Eye" Design...
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Embellished Cady Silk Tunic Kaftan Dress 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning piece by Emilio Pucci Made of finest printed lush cady silk Signature print signed with "Emilio" all over Split round neckline with embellished border Simply slips on Size...
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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