Cartier Tonneau Watch 18K Rose Gold, 1990s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Cartier Tonneau reference 2850K in 18K rose gold with a silver guilloche roman numeral dial from the 1990s. Measurements include a 21mm tonneau case and a 10mm lug width. It...
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
$29,500
Cartier Tonneau
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tonneau Platinum Silver Dial Men's Watch a masterpiece of elegance.
Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanieres 2592 18K Rose Gold Burgundy Strap Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Ladies Quartz Watch Brand: Cartier Model: Mini Tonneau Lanieres Reference: 2592 Serial Number: 44361CE Metal: 18K Rose Gold Case Width: 16mm (19mm ...
18k Gold
1990 Cartier Tortue 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Ladies Watch W/ Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-owned Cartier Tortue ladies wrist-watch in 18kt rose gold.
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Lady's Tonneau "Mecanique" Watch With Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Cartier lady's 18k white gold tonneau shaped "Mecanique" wrist watch with diamond bezel and Cartier 18k white gold Cartier buckle.
Cartier Paris Rose Gold Tonneau shaped Large ladies watch. Circa 1996
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Cartier Paris Rose Gold Tonneau, Rare #44 of production.
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
RareTonneau Made in Paris CASE yellow-gold MOVEMENT manual wind BRACELET kroko-leather strap, buckle very nice condition 1985
Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanieres 2592 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch with Original Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Mini Tonneau Model #2592 18k Rose Gold Barrel-Shaped Case w/ Trademark Cartier Screw Motif 16 mm Wide (19 mm w/ Sapphire Cabochon Crown) 27 mm Long Lug-to-Lug Width = 6 mm Thi...
18k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.15 in L 1.7 in
Ladies Cartier Dual Time Zone Tonneau 18 Karat White Gold & Diamonds circa 2000s
By Cartier
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pristine condition man’s size Cartier 18K white gold Dual Time Tonneau, circa 2000’s with factory set diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable
H 0.28 in W 1.11 in L 1.89 in
Cartier Paris Rose Gold Tonneau Cintree Dual Time Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris 18K Rose Gold Tonneau Cintree Dual Time Watch Tonneau Shape Dual Time Zone Function with Two Cabochon Crowns Manual Wind/ Mecanique Movement Cartier Paris Hand Decorat...
Rose Gold
Cartier Tonneau Watch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Cartier 27 x 40 mm face Model #2712
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Yellow Gold Watch - Manual . 18K yellow gold (20 x 27 mm).
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Yellow Gold Watch - Manual. 18K yellow gold (27 x 33 mm).
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Watch - Manual Movement. 18K Yellow gold ( 20mm x 27mm ).
Cartier 18K White Gold Tonneau Dual-Time Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fact that it allows for duel, independently adjustable time zones on a single dial is almost icing on the cake! Watch comes with original pouch & pillow comes with 1 Year Warr...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Roadster Tonneau Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch W6206018
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Details: MSRP 4750 Brand Cartier Department Men Model Number W6206018 Country/Region of Manufacture Switzerland Model Cartier Roadster Style Classic, Sport Movement Mechanical (Autom...
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier "Tonneau" model wristwatch, 18K yellow gold two piece case with curved sides measuring 32 X 25 M.M and 5.5 M.M thick. 17 jewel manual wind Cartier movement, sapp...
18k Gold
Cartier Gold Tonneau Cintree Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Tonneau Cintrée Gents Wristwatch, silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, a fixed 18k yellow gold smooth bezel, a brand new original navy leather strap with an ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Tonneau Mid Size Yellow Gold Bracelet Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris "Tonneau" mid size Wrist Watch, 32 x 21 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 piece case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement.
18k Gold
Cartier Tank Faberge Tonneau Yellow Gold Vintage Ladies Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Tank Faberge Tonneau Ladies Wrist Watch, 26 X 20 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece Case, Sapphire Crown, 17 Jewel Nickle Lever, Mechanical, Manual wind movement.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster XL Tonneau Steel Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch W62019X6
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
. 🕰️ Watch Overview Brand: Cartier Model: Roadster XL Model Number: W62019X6 Year Manufactured: 2023 Style: Casual Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland...
Steel
Cartier Lanieres Mini Tonneau 18K White Gold Diamond Quartz Watch WJ2002W3
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Good condition. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. 🏷️ General Information Brand: Cartier Model Name: Lanieres Mini Tonneau Model Number: WJ2002W...
White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tonneau Wrist watch, 18K Yellow Gold Water resistant case measuring 45 X 25 MM.
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Tonneau Manual Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold ( 21 x 32 mm ).
Cartier Roadster Steel Silver Tonneau Dial Automatic Men Watch W6206019 Mint B/P
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
It has a tonneau shape face, chronograph, date, small seconds subdial dial and has hand roman numerals style markers.
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tonneau Cintree White Gold Diamond Bezel
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking men's Cartier Tonneau wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword shaped hands and a secret Cartier signatur...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Mini Tonneau 18k White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Quartz Ladies Watch 2545
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Comes with the original box, no papers. Brand & Model Information Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Mini Tonneau Model Number: 2545 Year Manufactured: 2000-2...
White Gold
Diamond Bezel Dual Time Tonneau Wristwatch by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stylish dual time tonneau wristwatch exemplifies the timeless artistry of Cartier’s legacy.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Dual Timezone Men's Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k yellow gold tonneau dual timezone men's wristwatch, Ref. W1502853, with quartz movement (26mm x 46mm). Dual ivory-colored dials with black Roman numerals. Strap band with...
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's White Gold and Diamond Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18k white gold and diamond small tonneau lady's wristwatch, Ref. WE400131, with manual-wind movement. 18k white gold case with factory diamond bezel (21mm x 39mm). Silvered d...
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cartier Tonneau Dual-Time 18k Yellow Gold Large Size On Cartier Black leather cartier Strap and 18k Yellow Gold Deployment Buckle 46mm x 26mm Model # W1502853 Quartz Movement...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s scarce Cartier Paris "Faberge Tonneau" Wrist watch, 32 X 21 MM 2 Piece 18K Yellow Gold Case. 17 Jewel Cartier mechanical, manual wind movement.
18k Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Yellow Gold Faberge Tonneau Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s scarce Cartier Paris "Faberge Tonneau" Wrist watch, 32 X 26 MM 2 Piece 18K Yellow Gold Case. 17 Jewel Cartier mechanical, manual wind movement.
18k Gold
Cartier Tonneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies 2595E, 2000s
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3745 Model: 2595E Serial: 060** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 2000's Case Diameter: 20 mm Case Size: 20mm by 40mm Box and Papers: Box Only Movement: Mechanical Wind C...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Gold Tonneau Cintree Dual Time Mid-Size Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Yellow Gold Tonneau Cintree Dual Time Mid-Size Wristwatch, top silver dial with roman numerals and blued steel sword shaped hands, bottom silver dial with hour markers and rom...
18k Gold
Cartier Ladies yellow Gold Diamond Tonneau Tortue Manual Wristwatch, c 1980
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
Manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement. Silvered matte dial, Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold case, diamond-set bezel and crown, case back secured by 4 screws. Case, dial and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Large Yellow Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tonneau Ladies Large Yellow Gold Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold ( 26 x 46 mm ).
Cartier Tonneau Privee Ladies Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Tonneau Privee collection Wrist Watch 39 M.M. ( lug end to end ) X 21 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 piece Water Resistant case, sapphire crown, Silver Engine turned Dial ...
18k Gold
Cartier Tonneau Duel Time Ladies Wristwatch, 18Kt, Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Manhasset, NY
Crafted with precision and practicality, the Cartier Tonneau Dual Time watch caters to the jet-setter's lifestyle, allowing for precise timekeeping in two separate zones.
18k Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Dual Time Zone Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Ref. W1502853. Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case, 26mm x 46mm. Ivory-colored dial with black Roman numerals to upper and lower time dials. Strap with gold plated Cartier buckle. ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Lady's Platinum, Gold and Diamond Art Deco Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier platinum, diamond and 18K yellow gold Art Deco Tortue wristwatch, circa 1925. An extremely rare wristwatch with a grosgrain ribbon bracelet. The 20mm x 26mm tonneau case has...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Cartier Paris Vintage Tonneau Yellow Gold Mechanical Wristwatch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa late 1980 Cartier Paris Tonneau Wrist Watch, 46 X 26 Curved and Convex 18K Yellow Gold 2 Piece case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, Manual wind Movement, Sapphire Crown, Engine Turned Si...
18k Gold
Elgin 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco American Made Tonneau Shape 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt.
14k Gold
Patek Philippe 18 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Gondolo Watch, circa 1920s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
Originally produced by Louis Cartier the "tonneau" or barrel shaped watch became one of Patek Philippe's most enduring designs.
Cartier "Tonneau" Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold men's mechanical Cartier wristwatch with 18K yellow gold deployant embellished with a sapphire cabochon and leather bracelet.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Tonneau Large Watch
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Tonneau watch is the large size, circa 1975-1980.
18k Gold
Cartier Tonneau Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331.
Rose Gold
Cartier Tonneau Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331.
Rose Gold
Cartier Tonneau 2451B Ladies Yellow Gold Mecanique Watch
By Cartier
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007179 Manufacturer: Cartier Model: Tonneau Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 2451B Age: 2000 Gender: Ladies Complete With: Cartier Box, Cartier Service Pouch & Servi...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Paris Faberge' Tonneau Watch, Circa 1978-1982
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: Cartier Faberge' Tonneau watch, made in 18K yellow gold, measuring 26 x 32 mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tonneau Paris Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Paris Yellow Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanier Quartz Watch Yellow Gold 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Case Size/Width: 16mm, Watch Height: 6mm, Band Width: 6mm, Wrist circumference: 6.75" Designer: Cartier Model: Mini Tonneau Lanier Quartz Wa...
Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400131 Box Card.
White Gold
Cartier Tonneau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE400331.
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Yellow Gold Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens (26x40mm) Cartier Tonneau in 18k Yellow Gold. The Watch is in Great Condition though there are some little spots on the dial (look at pics).
18k Gold
Cartier Lady's Platinum Tonneau Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hartsdale, NY
Lady's Cartier platinum tonneau wristwatch on original satin strap and 18k white gold deployant buckle, sapphire cabachon crown, case diameter 34mm x 26mm, manual-wind movement, silv...
White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch 1945
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch 1945.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch W15174P4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tonneau Yellow Gold Silver Dial Vintage Quartz Ladies Watch W15174P4.
Yellow Gold, Silver
Cartier Platinum Tonneau Wristwatch Ref 2435
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Cartier Tonneau was the second shape watch Cartier designed when it was released in 1906.
Platinum
Cartier Square Watch Like Tonneau and Tortue Yellow Gold 18 Karat
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Watch "Square" by Cartier made in yellow gold 18K - sapphire crowned. Buckle is gold plated. Signed, numbered and stamped. Mechanical working movement, serviced before being listed...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,497Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.22 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel Watch, 18ct Yellow Gold & Pearl 'Mademoiselle', Ladies
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A chic statement watch for the cool girl around town. A beautiful, classic Chanel watch crafted in warm 18ct yellow gold with a smart square dial with Roman numerals. The bracelet ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panth...
Gold, 18k Gold
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Vintage Rolex Day Date 36MM 18038 Walnut Birch Wood Dial Bark 18K Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Rolex Gender: Men Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Diameter: 36.00 mm Weight: 123.56 grams ROLEX Gent's 18K yellow gold, ROLEX Swiss-made wristwatch. Engraved with "18K" an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...
$15,481
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bueche Girod for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Gold Bracelet / Hermes Stirrup Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel Links CIRCA: 1970's...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Shiny Alligator Jumbo Double Flap Bag Shiny black iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and gold hardware. Double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-lock clos...
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...
18k Gold
$12,020
H 1.42 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in
Rolex Datejust 36mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Custom Diamond Red Dial Watch 16013
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Custom red dial and bezel. The watch is fully serviced and tested for water resistance, movement calibration, and time accuracy. Comes without a box and pap...
Yellow Gold, Steel
$14,472
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 26m...
Gold
Cartier Colisee Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Colisee collection Wrist Watch, 24 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, 3 row Diamond Pave Bezel and Diamond set Crown totaling approximately 2 Carats. Quartz movemen...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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 ...
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Documented Runway Black Beaded Gown worn by Carmen Kaas
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace ATELIER Runway Black Beaded Gown S/S 1999 Collection Italian Size 38 - US 4 Actual Runway sample worn by Carmen Kaas Color: Black Retail back in 1999 was $57,600 Meas...
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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