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Panthere Two Tone Watch

Vintage Cartier Panthère 166921 Small Two-Tone 18K YG Steel Quartz 22mm
Vintage Cartier Panthère 166921 Small Two-Tone 18K YG Steel Quartz 22mm

Vintage Cartier Panthère 166921 Small Two-Tone 18K YG Steel Quartz 22mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Jewel of the Eighties The Cartier Panthère is more than just a watch; it is a piece of high

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

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Panthere de Cartier Two Tone Men's Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel
Panthere de Cartier Two Tone Men's Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel

Panthere de Cartier Two Tone Men's Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Steel

By Cartier

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Crown set with a synthetic black spinel, silvered dial, black steel sword-shaped hands, bracelet in 18K yellow gold and steel. Serial # 85957097178 CRW2PN007

Category

1990s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Panthere Two Tone Quartz Watch
Cartier Panthere Two Tone Quartz Watch

Cartier Panthere Two Tone Quartz Watch

By Cartier

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pre-Owned Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel 27mm Panthere Quartz Watch with 2

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere 166921 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 166921 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 166921 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere 166921 ladies watch. 22mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold bezel. Off

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

: Champagne dial with Roman Numeral hour markers and blue sticks Bracelet: Two tone double row Size: Will

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Two Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere 1100 Midsize Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case with a 18K yellow gold bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Large 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Large Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch
Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

Cartier Panthere Jumbo 187957 Two Tone Mens Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Jumbo Mens Watch. 29mm stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold smooth bezel. Off

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Gold Steel Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Gold Steel Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Gold Steel Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Classic Cartier Panthere 18k gold and steel watch with quartz movement. Case is 22mm x 29mm

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere W25040L6 Two Tone V-Link Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere W25040L6 Two Tone V-Link Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere W25040L6 Two Tone V-Link Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Panthere W25040L6 / 1070 Ladies Watch. 22mm 18K yellow gold case. 18K yellow gold smooth

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold 1060 2 Two Tone Large Watch
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold 1060 2 Two Tone Large Watch

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold 1060 2 Two Tone Large Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere Large 1060 2 Two-tone Watch. 29mm 18k Yellow gold case and bezel. Grey dial

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 Medium Two Tone Ladies Watch Box Papers
Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 Medium Two Tone Ladies Watch Box Papers

Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 Medium Two Tone Ladies Watch Box Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck, NY

Cartier Panthere W2PN0007 / 4017 Ladies Watch. 27mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold smooth

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Watch Two Tone Large Model 5435 Original Papers Travel Pouch
Cartier Panthere Watch Two Tone Large Model 5435 Original Papers Travel Pouch

Cartier Panthere Watch Two Tone Large Model 5435 Original Papers Travel Pouch

By Cartier

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Brand: Cartier Model: Panthere de Cartier Reference Number: 5435 Movement: Quartz Functions: Date, Time

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Medium Quartz Cream Roman Dial
Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Medium Quartz Cream Roman Dial

Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Medium Quartz Cream Roman Dial

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Ultimate Jewel Of The Eighties The Cartier Panthère is more than just a watch; it is a piece

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Two-Tone Gold & Steel Panthère Watch
Cartier Two-Tone Gold & Steel Panthère Watch

Cartier Two-Tone Gold & Steel Panthère Watch

By Cartier

Located in San Francisco, CA

Cartier steel and 18k gold Panthère watch with quartz movement, sapphire crystal and blue sapphire

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Gold and Steel Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Gold and Steel Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Gold and Steel Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere two tone 18k gold and stainless steel watch, with Cartier dial, Roman markers. 5

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Two-Tone Ladies Watch 1057917
Cartier Panthere de Cartier Two-Tone Ladies Watch 1057917

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Two-Tone Ladies Watch 1057917

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER PANTHERE DE CARTIER TWO TONE LADIES WATCH 1057917 -Condition: Mint -Material: Stainless

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Ronde 24MM 166920 Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch
Cartier Panthere Ronde 24MM 166920 Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

Cartier Panthere Ronde 24MM 166920 Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Watch

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

. Panthere Ronde Two Tone Watch Properties: Family: Panthere Model: Panthere Ronde Two Tone Ref. No

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Quartz Cream Roman Dial 27mm
Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Quartz Cream Roman Dial 27mm

Vintage Cartier Panthère 183949 Two-Tone Quartz Cream Roman Dial 27mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

style statement. In this two-tone execution, it carries the weight of the late 20th century aesthetic

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Vendome Two-Tone Watch
Cartier Panthere Vendome Two-Tone Watch

Cartier Panthere Vendome Two-Tone Watch

Located in Gainesville, FL

steel and 18k yellow gold 23mm Cartier Panthere Vendome watch with two-tone bezel, creme dial, black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Two Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere Two Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere Two Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Metal:  Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Bracelet: Two-Tone​​​​​​​ Hour Markers: Roman Numerals  Crystal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 112000 Two Tone Ladies Watch. Stainless steel 22mm case. 18k yellow gold bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch
Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch

Cartier Panthere Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Two-Tone Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Cartier Panthere? Yes, please! Stunning and incredibly priced Cartier Panthere

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Row Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Row Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Row Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

"Cartier Panthere 1057920 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 23 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel

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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1057920 Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1057920 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 23 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel

Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off

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1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1057917 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1057917 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1057917 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1057917 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 22 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Panthere 1120 Two-Tone Ladies Watch. 23 mm stainless steel case. 18K yellow gold bezel. Off

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1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthere 112000R Two-Tone Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

blue hands and black roman numeral markers. Two tone band with three rows of gold links. Will fit up to

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Ref. 1120 Two-Tone 18k Gold/SS Watch, 22mm
Cartier Panthere Ref. 1120 Two-Tone 18k Gold/SS Watch, 22mm

Cartier Panthere Ref. 1120 Two-Tone 18k Gold/SS Watch, 22mm

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

The Panthere was designed in the 1980s, the Panthère de Cartier takes its name from the five-link

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1120
Cartier Panthere Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1120

Cartier Panthere Two-Tone 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1120

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

"Cartier Panthere Two Tone 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel 1120. 23 mm stainless steel case. 18K

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

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By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier 2-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25028B6
Cartier 2-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25028B6

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By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier 2-Row Panther 2-Tone Steel & Gold Watch W25028B6 - Quartz. Panthere. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (27mm x 37mm). Ivory colored dial with black Roman nu...

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Cartier Panthere De Cartier Silver Dial Steel Quartz Ladies Watch WSPN0013

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Silver Dial Steel Quartz Ladies Watch WSPN0013

By Cartier

Located in Aventura, FL

Designed in the 1980s, the Panthère de Cartier watch takes its name from the bracelet of the same name. Its ultra-flexible structure echoes the movements of the Maison’s emblematic a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

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Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle
Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle

Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 18k yellow gold Custom Strap & Buckle

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Tank Louis W1529756 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a custom black leather strap and tang buckle that fits up to 6.75-inch wrists. It features a quartz movement, sapphire cab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch
Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond set Ladies Wrist Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Cartier Panther Collection ladies Wrist watch, 30 X 22 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece water resistant case, With Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the Bezel, case and top of l...

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Early 2000s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbée 2423 Two-Tone Automatic Silver Guilloché Dial 24mm
Cartier Santos Galbée 2423 Two-Tone Automatic Silver Guilloché Dial 24mm

Cartier Santos Galbée 2423 Two-Tone Automatic Silver Guilloché Dial 24mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Congrats, You’ve Just One-Upped Every Other Santos In The Room The Cartier Santos Galbee is a staple of horology, but this specific iteration from the early 2000s stands apart becau...

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm
Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm

Vintage 1970s Cartier Tank Vermeil Lemon Roman Dial Manual Wind 23mm

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The Dial Makes The Watch This Tank Must Classic from the late 1970s to early 1980s stands out for one reason first. The lemon Roman dial. It is bright, warm, and immediately recogni...

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Vermeil

Cartier 2-Row Panther W25027B6 187957 2-Tone Steel & Gold Jumbo Watch
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Cartier 2-Row Panther W25027B6 187957 2-Tone Steel & Gold Jumbo Watch

By Cartier

Located in Dallas, TX

Cartier 2-Row Panther W25027B6 187957 2-Tone Steel & Gold Jumbo Watch - Quartz. Panther. Stainless steel case with 18k yellow gold bezel (31 mm x 40mm). Ivory colored dial with black...

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Cartier Panthère W25029B6 Two-Row Ladies Watch Box & Papers
Cartier Panthère W25029B6 Two-Row Ladies Watch Box & Papers

Cartier Panthère W25029B6 Two-Row Ladies Watch Box & Papers

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Cartier Panthère W25029B6 / 1120 2 Ladies' Watch. This watch features a 22mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold bezel. The ivory dial is complemented by blue steel hands and...

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1990s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère small 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthère small 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

Cartier Panthère small 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Ladies Watch

By Cartier

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

The Cartier Panthère small watch is an exquisite blend of sophistication and luxury. Its 22mm stainless steel case is complemented by an 18K yellow gold bezel, creating a stunning vi...

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1990s Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Cartier Panthère MM 1100 YG/SS 2 Row 2000s
Cartier Panthère MM 1100 YG/SS 2 Row 2000s

Cartier Panthère MM 1100 YG/SS 2 Row 2000s

By Cartier

Located in SYDNEY, AU

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Panthere Two Tone Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact panthere two tone watch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Stainless Steel and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 35 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a panthere two tone watch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a panthere two tone watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Panthere Two Tone Watch?

On average, a panthere two tone watch at 1stDibs sells for $2,399, while they’re typically $1,395 on the low end and $8,625 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Cartier for sale on 1stDibs

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, 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.