Cartier Ballon Bleu Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4.
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Mens Stainless Steel Diamond Watch W69012Z4.
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42mm Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch W69012Z4
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu 42 Steel Silver Dial Men's Watch W69012Z4.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu 44mm Steel Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch W6920003
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel Silver Dial Chronograph Men's Watch W6920003.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier W6920054 Ballon Bleu de Cartier Men's Hand Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
The beautiful Cartier W6920054 watch features a 18kt rose gold 46mm case, with a fixed 18kt rose gold bezel, and a silver dial covered by a sapphire crystal. The stylish wristwatch i...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Men's Watch WE9008Z3
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
This Cartier Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold 42 mm Men's Watch, reference number WE9008Z3, comes with an 18K white gold case that measures 42 mm in diameter. The case is presented on a mat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Pasha Men's Watch with Diamond Cage and Brown Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic Cartier Pasha men's watch with all original parts. Complete with original Cartier box and papers. This watch features a 38mm dial with a Cartier factory diamond cage, a d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Men's Cartier Galbee 18K Yellow Gold Automatic Diamond Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very chic and bold looking vintage Cartier "Santos Galbee" wrist watch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This classy watch features a Swiss-made, automatic self-windin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Anglaise Sapphire Crystal Silver Stainless Steel Men's Unisex Watch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a rectangular sapphire crystal cover over a brushed steel watch face and a recessed date window Featuring stylized black Roman numerals with metallic blue hands and a mesm...
Crystal, Sapphire, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Dumont 18k White Gold Diamond Silver Dial Mens Watch Ref:W2007051
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
This Is A Men's Cartier Santos Dumont Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Watch With A Suggested Retail Price Of £33,300 We got it at a very good price. This wonderful piece is truly a bar...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
XL Cartier 20 Carat Diamonds Men’s Blue Face Date Dial Full Set Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Very luxurious wristwatch by Cartier! XL Model Approx 20 carats of natural diamonds SI/VS clarity G=H Color aftermarket diamonds. Full diamonds set Santos watch, large model, mechani...
Diamond, Steel
Cartier Men's Santos 100 XL Diamond Watch with Original Leather Band with Box
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stunning Custom Cartier Santos 100 XL (Ref# 2656) with Fine Set Diamond Case, Bezel, and Deployment Clasp Model: Santos 100 XL Reference #2656 Serial #740062CE Includes Original Car...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oysterdate with Custom Pink Dial 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oysterdate / Reference 6694 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1970's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 3...
Stainless Steel
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 from 1978
By Rolex
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Collectors Rolex President Wood Dial, Ref 18038 Gender: Mens Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatches Reference: 18038 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxury Casual M...
18k Gold
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382 Brand/Designer: CARTIER Model Name: Delices De Cartier Reference Number: 3382 Gender: Ladies Movement: Quartz Cas...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Large Automatic Two Tone Diamond Watch W200728G 18kt yellow gold and stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet with 18kt yellow gold screws. Fixed 18kt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
$685,000
Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and important yellow diamond necklace with yellow diamond drop. 31.86 carats of yellow diamonds and 68.35 carats of white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold and plati...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Hermes Faubourg Joaillerie watch white gold and diamonds
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Diamond-set white gold watch, quartz movement, diamond-set white gold dial, bracelet in diamond-set white gold. 18ct White Gold Diamond-set white gold case, 16 mm, set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 145ct Russian No Enhacement Emerald & 45 ct Diamond Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified No Enhancement Russian Emerald Necklace and Earring suite Two certificate from GIA . One for Necklace ( Report # 2231396103 ) and one for Earrings ( Report # 223540...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
$59,737Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $132, 750 18KT Gold Magnificent Diamond Floral Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Spectacular and Brilliant 18KT Gold Large Gorgeous Diamond Necklace. Necklace consists of Rare Fine Magnificent Rare Fancy Shap...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Tiara and Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
This fabulous diamond tiara is designed with floral and foliate pattern, decorated with brilliant cut diamonds together weighing approximately 22.47 carat, mounted in 18 Karat white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Captive de Cartier Ladies Watch in White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Captive de Cartier Ladies watch in 18 karat white gold. Silver structured dial with black roman numerals. Bezel set with 33 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximate 0.99 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chopard Happy Sport White Gold Diamond Watch
By Chopard
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Chopard Model: Happy Sport Reference number: 27/6730-50 Movement: Quartz Case Material: White Gold Bracelet material: Black Alligator Strap Condition: Pre Owned, Fair (Show...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
119.30 Carat Total Important Sapphire & Mixed-Cut Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and important collar drop necklace, featuring six oval cut sapphires weighing 29.10 carats total. Accented with mixed-cut diamonds weighing 90.20 carats total. A gorgeous ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$272,000Sale Price|20% Off
100 Carat 18K Gold with Emerald and Mixed Cut Diamonds Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Unveil Timeless Elegance: White Gold Necklace Set Step into a world of luxury and grace with our breathtaking White Gold Necklace Set, a harmonious blend of exquisite design and unma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond brooch. Designed in a floral and foliate motif, set with approximately 45 baguette cut diamonds and 49 round brilliant cut diamonds. Total diamond weight app...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
A study in bold design, this elegant pendant watch by Cartier is in a class of its own. Crafted of platinum with a jet bezel, the timepiece features pierced hands and painted Arabic ...
Diamond, Platinum
Piaget G0A33078 Emperador Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget MPN: G0A33078 Model: Emperador Case Material: 18k White Gold With Facotory Set Round Brilliant and Baguette shaped Diamonds Case Diameter: 36mm x 46mm Crystal: Scratch ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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