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Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W26015K2
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W26015K2. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold case
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold 25 x 29
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch WSTA0005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch WSTA0005. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch WSTA0005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch WSTA0005. Quartz movement. Rectangular stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier 'Tank Francaise' White Gold 18K Diamond Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier 'Tank Francaise' White Gold 18K and Diamond Ladies Watch Authentic Cartier 'Tank Francaise
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5001456. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50002N2
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50002N2. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Black Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51026Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Black Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51026Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch WE110007. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Black Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51026Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Black Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51026Q3. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2490. Automatic self-winding movement. 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE100251. Quartz movement. Rectangular 18k
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB701851
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB701851. Quartz movement. 18K white gold
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0004
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0004. Automatic movement. Rose gold case
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Diamond Small Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Diamond Small Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB701851
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WB701851. Quartz movement. 18K white gold
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0002
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0002. Quartz movement. 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch WGTA0010 Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch WGTA0010 Card. Manual winding movement. 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Burgundy Strap Ladies Watch W5000256
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Burgundy Strap Ladies Watch W5000256. Quartz movement. 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Burgundy Strap Ladies Watch W5000256
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Yellow Gold Burgundy Strap Ladies Watch W5000256. Quartz movement. 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4TA0008
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch W4TA0008. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022. Quartz movement. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch WGTA0010 Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch WGTA0010 Papers. Manual winding movement. 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Louis White Gold Blue Strap Ladies Watch W1541056
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis White Gold Blue Strap Ladies Watch W1541056. Quartz movement. 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Louis White Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch W1541056
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis White Gold Brown Strap Ladies Watch W1541056. Quartz movement. 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE10456H
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE10456H. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Steel Diamond Dial Ladies Watch WE110006. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3 Box Papers. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489 - Quartz movement. 18k white
Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Small Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W5310022. Quartz movement. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch W4TA0009 Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Diamond Steel Ladies Watch W4TA0009 Card. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W51012Q4
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Steel Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W51012Q4. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Divan Mini Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA301071
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Divan Mini Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WA301071. Quartz movement. 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W5310044 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Midsize Steel Ladies Watch W5310044 Box Card. Quartz movement. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE110004
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Steel Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WE110004. Quartz movement. Stainless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0022
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0022. Quartz movement. Rectangular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine 'or American' Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Tank Americaine (or American) Ladies WG Diamond Watch 2489 - Quartz movement. 18k white
Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51011Q3. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2503
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Small Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 2503. Quartz movement. 18K Rose gold
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise 18K Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch WJTA0007
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise 18K Rose Gold Small Ladies Watch WJTA0007. Quartz movement. 18K rose gold
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Silver Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51003Q3. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine Mini Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0026
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine Mini Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0026. Quartz movement. 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Anglaise Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5310030 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Anglaise Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W5310030 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Python Pattern Stainless Steel Ladies Watch W5200020
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
the watch. It comes with a Cartier box, appraisal certificate confirming 1 year mechanical warranty
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier 'Tank Americaine' Ladies' Diamond Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier Tank Américaine Diamond Watch - a true masterpiece of horological artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch #2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch 25mm x 30mm #2465 Cartier
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0014 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Louis Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WJTA0014 Box Card. Manual winding movement. 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Solo Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch W5200002
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Solo Yellow Gold Steel Silver Dial Ladies Watch W5200002. Quartz movement. 18k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver, Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise Blue Dial White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Blue Dial White Gold Quartz Ladies Watch W50012S3. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Mother Of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51028Q3
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Francaise Mother Of Pearl Dial Steel Ladies Watch W51028Q3. Quartz movement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Cartier Tank Watches for Women for Sale on 1stDibs

While Cartier has a knack for crafting coveted timepieces with unusual shapes and motifs, like the Panthère, the Baignoire and the Ballon Bleu, the brand's Tank watch is among the most coveted women's watches.

Crafted in 1917, one year before the Great War came to a close, Cartier’s Tank watch reportedly borrowed its clean, sharp lines and boxy silhouette from France’s legendary Renault FT-17 light tank, itself a compact and extraordinary design that inspired numerous copies.

The Tank watch, which was emblematic of a stark departure from the renowned jewelry house’s curved and round watch faces in that its case resembled the FT-17’s cockpit, served as a sleek update to the Santos watch. Louis Cartier (1875–1942), the grandson of the company’s founder, strengthened the family name as a formidable watchmaker and presented the first Tank prototype as a victory gift to General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces on the Western Front.

When the Tank watch went to market, Cartier offered a limited run in Paris. After those quickly sold, it was given a name, the Tank Normale. The timepiece took off in popularity, but only slightly more than 30 were made in 1920 and annual production has been slow over the years since then. In 1921, the first variation was born: the Cintrée. This design offered a slightly longer face that curved in such a way that allowed it to hug the wrist. In realizing the high demand for his Tank design, Cartier frequently offered slightly different versions of it, including the Tank Louis Cartier watch in 1922 — a modern and simple update to the design — as well as the Tank Solo watch.

Cartier is now owned by the Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont, but even after the family sold the business, the brand continued to produce the Tank watch. Over time, the Tank has graced the wrists of a range of luminaries, including actor Rudolph Valentino; Princess Diana, who frequently donned her Tank Française watch; Michelle Obama and many others. Although Tank watches today are adorned with gems, leather straps and various metals, the beloved original design informs each innovative iteration.

Find vintage Cartier Tank watches for women for sale on 1stDibs.

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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.

Finding the Right wrist-watches for You

Antique, new and vintage 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.

Bvlgari’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
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most Cartier watches are quartz, but the iconic Tank watch is automatic. While quartz watches work due to a pre-installed battery, automatic watches use a spring system and are self-winding.