Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos 2319 Stainless Steel Cream Guilloche Auto 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A More Refined Take On A Classic The Cartier Santos is not just a watch, it is the blueprint. Originally designed in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it holds a credible clai...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos 2319 Stainless Steel Guilloche Dial Automatic 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cleaner Take On A Classic The Cartier Santos is a foundational watch, not just for the brand, but for the entire concept of the modern wristwatch. The reference 2319 from the 1990...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Tank Moonphase 8190 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 23 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Form Of Essential Design The Cartier Tank stands as a pillar of twentieth-century watchmaking, its design a direct translation of military utility into wearable art. Co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Lady Santos Demoiselle 2698 Steel White Dial Quartz 22mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Deliberately Refined Santos The Cartier Santos carries the weight of being the first purpose-built wristwatch in history, created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. While ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Lady Colisee 1903 Sterling Silver White Dial Quartz 24mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Unconventional Case In Sterling Silver The Cartier Colisee steps away from the brand's more common Tank and Santos forms, offering a round case with unique "T-bar" style lugs tha...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990s Cartier Must Tank Large 2414 Silver White Roman Dial Quartz 25 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Enduring Legacy Of Geometric Design The Cartier Tank stands as a testament to Louis Cartier’s vision, a design inspired by the geometry of WWI tanks that established the wrist...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Galbée 187901- Two Tone Ivory Roman Auto 29 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Contoured Two-Tone Classic The Santos Galbée Reference 187901 is the definitive 1990s evolution of Cartier’s most iconic silhouette. While the original 1904 design was a pioneer...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Baignoire 82091177 18K Yellow Gold Factory Diamond Gran De Ris Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Elegant Cartier 18K Gold Diamond Watch. This exquisite timepiece features an oval face adorned with round-cut diamonds. Crafted in 18k gold, the watch showcases a manual movement. 18...
18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Galbee 1567 Two-Tone Grey Dial Quartz 29mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The First Modern Wristwatch The Cartier Santos is a foundational piece of watchmaking history, widely regarded as the first purpose-built wristwatch. Created in 1904 for aviator Alb...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Panthere 83949 Two-Tone Cream Roman Dial Quartz 27mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Statement On Integrated Design The Panthère de Cartier was one of the brand's most complete statements on the integrated bracelet watch. Introduced in 1983, its design was centere...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Panthere 183949 Two-Tone Cream Roman Dial Quartz 27mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Signature Of Eighties Design The Panthère de Cartier was one of the most definitive statements on the integrated bracelet watch when it launched in 1983. Its design was a study in...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1990s Cartier Santos Carree 0901 18K YG White Roman Dial Auto 24mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The First Wristwatch, In Full Gold The Cartier Santos is one of the most historically significant designs in watchmaking, widely considered the first purpose-built wristwatch. While...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ladies White Gold Diamond Baignoire Mini Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Cartier ladies watch with diamonds set on the bezel and bracelet. Size 6 wrist with deployment buckle. Quartz. Watch face measures 24mm by 18mm.
Diamond, 18k 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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere SM 1057917 YG/SS 2 Row 1990s
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2095 Brand Cartier Model Panthere SM Reference 1057917 Year 1990s Dial White Roman Case 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold and Steel Diameter 22mm Length 15.4cm M...
Cartier Pasha Steel 38 M.M Chronograph Quartz movement
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Pasha Chronograph Wrist Watch, 38 M.M. Stainless Steel 3 piece case with Rotating Bezel, Quartz Movement, Sapphire set buttons and Water resistant lock down Crown ...
Steel
Cartier Panthère 1310 W25054P5 – Medium Model – 27mm Unpolished Vintage Example
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthère 1310 W25054P5 – Medium Model – 27mm – Unpolished Vintage Example A true luxury icon, this Cartier Panthère reference 1310 (W25054P5) embodies everything that has mad...
Steel
Cartier 121593 AF Baignoire Maxi Allongée Swiss Made Dial 18k RG
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2188 Brand Cartier Model Baignoire Maxi Allongée Reference 121593 AF Dial Swiss Made Dial Case 18k Rose Gold Bracelet Leather Strap with Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Buckle Diameter ...
Cartier Pasha W3004856 Automatic 18k Yellow Gold W/Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Cartier Pasha W3004856 Watch features a 35mm case made of 18k yellow gold with a stationary bezel. It has a patina dial accompanied by blue steel hands and a magnified date displ...
18k Gold
Cartier Panthère 187949 W25028B5 – Medium Model – 26.5mm x 36mm – Unpolished
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Panthère 187949 W25028B5 – Medium Model – 26.5mm x 36mm – Unpolished A timeless luxury icon, this Cartier Panthère reference 187949 (W25028B5) perfectly captures the elegance...
Yellow Gold, Steel
Cartier Tank Américaine W2601556 Leather Yellow Gold Silver Dial Women 19x30mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine Leather Yellow Gold Silver Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1990s. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.5 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Vendôme Quartz 30mm Vermeil WatchSwiss Made, with Box
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
A classic Cartier Vendôme reference 590003 in 30mm, Swiss made quartz movement, vermeil case (925 silver gold-plated). The watch comes with its box, no papers. Elegant and timeless p...
Vermeil
Cartier Panthere W25029B6 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Ladies Box & Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Panthere W25029B6 Ladies Watch, Model Number 1057917. This timepiece features a 22mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial is accentuated by blue ...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Diabolo Pave Diamond Yellow Gold Quartz Wristwatch 1450
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 15ct Pave Diamond Diabolo Wristwatch by Cartier 1450. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 15ct Brand: Cartier Style Numb...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère Vendome Louis W25030B8 YG Two Tone Blue Dial Quartz Lady's 24m
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthère Vendome Louis Yellow Gold Two Tone Blue Dial 's Quartz Watch, circa 1992. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.25 inches. Original box and papers are not included.
Yellow Gold
1993 Rare Cartier Pendulette Colissee Alarm Clock in 24KT Gold Plated
By Cartier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and rare, coming from the original owner Cartier Pendulette Colissee Alarm Clock 24 KT Gold plated Beautiful white enamel dial Cm 9 x 7 (3.54 x 2.75 inches) Excellent con...
Gold Plate
Cartier Pasha Automatic in Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18kt yellow gold case with a brown leather strap. Fixed 18kt yellow gold bezel. Arabic numerals mark the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. Automatic movement and water resistant. 8 s...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere SM WF3072B9 White Dial Diamond Bezel 18k YG 1994 Box and Papers
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, AU
SKU 2336 Brand Cartier Model Panthere SM Reference WF3072B9 Year 1994 Dial White Dial Case 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diameter 22mm Movement Quartz Servi...
Cartier Panthere 10702 W25022B9 1996 paper 18k YG Patina White Dial Quartz 22mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Patina White Dial Quartz Watch, 1996. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6 inches. Includes original papers; box is not included.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 8839 18k YG Factory Bezel Custom Pave Diamond Dial Quartz 27mm
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Panthere 18K Yellow Gold Factory Bezel Custom Pavé Diamond Dial Quartz Watch, circa 1995. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 6.5 inches. Original box and papers are not inc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1999 Cartier Tank Basculante 2386 Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Quartz 22 mm
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A More Elegant Reversible Tank The Tank Basculante, first released in 1932, is Cartier's clever and arguably more refined take on the reversible watch. While the Jaeger-LeCoultre Re...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Pasha 38mm Ref. 1040 (1996) – Automatic, Full Set, Brown Dial, Las
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
The Cartier Pasha 38mm Ref. 1040 from 1996 is a distinguished automatic timepiece with a timeless round design. This full-set watch features a unique brown-beige dial, adding to its ...
Stainless Steel
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. I...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Panthère 18k White Gold 27mm Quartz 1991 Box Only, Full Links
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Cartier Panthère watch in 18k white gold, manufactured in 1991. The watch comes with its original box but without papers. It features a 27mm case, quartz movement, and is presented w...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Watch Box By Cartier, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watch box by Cartier, 1990. 20th-century watch box by Cartier.
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
Watch Box From Cartier With Its Cardboard Packaging, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watch box from Cartier with its cardboard packaging, 1990. 20th-century watch box from Cartier with its original cardboard packaging.
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
Cartier Tank Française 2403 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Quartz 21mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Cartier Tank Française small model wristwatch is crafted in 18K white gold and features a pave-set diamond bezel with 24 round brilliant diamonds flanking the case and a single ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Tank Watch Design Luxury Card and Envelope Set of 10
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Paris Card and Envelope Set of 10 with the Iconic Tank Watch Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Tank Watch, limited edition Desk Acc...
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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