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...
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 Numerals 18K White Gold Cartier Deployante Manual Winding Dimensions: 29 x 29 mm Yea...
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 the mechanical movement.
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 In Platinum case Green Cartier strap Reference n° WE300251 Original Cartier Diamon...
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 Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...
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 Case Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorated Guilloche D...
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 black Roman numerals. Black croc Cartier strap and 18k white gold deployant buckle...
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Paris Tank Solo
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes Case: 30 x 39mm rectangular case, push pull crown, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Dial: silver dial, steel sword sweeping hands Band: Car...
Platinum
Cartier Platinum Tank American manual wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cartier Tank American, large model Ref. W2604351.
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
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Case No. GC 11732 , Ref. 1734. sold July 15, 1998. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved...
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.
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 two independent mechanical movements.
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 numeral dial, original Cartier leather strap and 18K white gold Cartier deployment buc...
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.
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 Cartier deployant clasp.
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 & 18k white gold folding clasp.
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 rectangular curved platinum case and is on a platinum bracelet with 18K white gold Cart...
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.
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-style with screwed down stepped bezel, a faceted stone winding crown, sapphire crystal,...
Platinum
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref W1539951P. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Dress Cartier Tank W1539951P watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buck...
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 Cartier 18K white gold mesh bracelet (fits 6.5inch wrist) with concealed folding clasp...
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.
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. Classic antique white dial with black printed Roman figures. Cabachon sapphire crown. On...
18k Gold
Cartier Tank "Platinum" 26.5mm W1539951P
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref W1539951P. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Dress Cartier Tank W1539951P watch is made out of Platinum on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buck...
Platinum
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
Chanel S/S1995 Barbie Pink 24K Gold Chain Around Patent Lambskin Jumbo XL Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An iconic and highly sought-after piece from Chanel’s Spring-Summer 1995 (95P) Act II collection, this Jumbo XL Chain Around Single Flap bag is a true collector’s treasure. Designed ...
$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 0 ; XXS/XS
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...
GIA Certified 15.34 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, featuring a 15.34 carats emerald cut diamond certified by GIA as H color and VS1 clarity, set on an eight prong setting. Flanked by trillion cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Platinum
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse, ss 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace silk off-shoulder cropped blouse with signature Versace print. Spring-Summer 1993
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...
$12,235
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragilistic” Style...
$19,000
Size: FR42 measurements in description
YVES SAINT LAURENT By Tom Ford F/w 2004 Teal Dragon Chinoise Skirt Set
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This dress is a stunning, intricately designed piece inspired by traditional Eastern motifs and symbolism. The form-fitting silhouette is adorned with vibrant, ornate patterns featur...
$7,929
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Dolce & Gabbana black wool embroidered 3-piece evening ensemble, ss 1999
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
- Slim fit pants - Vest with built in bra - Obi belt Spring-Summer 1999
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and Rare Collector Quality Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse in rayon georgette circa 1971 from the "Liberation" Collection. Vibrant red lip print with drawstring neckl...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Flaming Red Les Infernales Iconic Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Exceptional documented Thierry Mugler red skirt suit from the collectible Fall Winter 1988 "Les Infernales" She Devils collection and as seen on the runway. This ultra rare flaming ...
Chanel 1995 Veste FR36 Purple Silver Wool Tweed Jacket Ensemble UK8 US6
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel set, circa 1990, in blue-violet wool tweed, highlighted with silver-colored trimmings, consisting of a short jacket with a notched collar, 2 buttoned flap pockets on the chest...
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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