Cartier Watches
King Edward VII of England called Cartier the “jeweler of kings and king of jewelers.” Established in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the French maison was from its beginnings a darling of the aristocracy. But Cartier is also known for its luxury watches. It was the founder’s grandson, Louis Cartier, who cemented its reputation as a trendsetting watchmaker. In 1904, he made one of the first men's wristwatches for a friend, Brazilian coffee-plantation heir Alberto Santos-Dumont.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont, a pioneering aviator, found his own hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Deemed daring and modern, men’s wristwatches became a vogue among the elite. Capitalizing on his success, Louis released the Tonneau in 1906. Its barrel-shaped case, another departure from the traditional round pocket watch, was embraced by other savvy watchmakers and remains a perennial favorite.
However, the Tonneau was soon eclipsed by Louis’s most iconic design. During the First World War, he was so impressed by the Renault tanks he saw on the Western Front that in 1917, he created a watch inspired by their industrial forms — the Cartier Tank watch.
Louis’s inventive streak didn’t stop at men’s watches. In 1906, he took a traditional round ladies’ case and stretched it into an elegant oval. The style was later dubbed the Baignoire for its resemblance to the elongated curves of a bathtub. In 1914, he commissioned artist George Barbier to illustrate an invitation to an upcoming exhibition. The resulting Dame à la panthère marked the debut of the animal that would become synonymous with the house.
That same year, Cartier introduced its first jewel incorporating the panther motif: a diamond watch with onyx spots, the inspiration for the current women’s Panthère model. After Louis’s death, in 1942, his legacy continued in the brand’s penchant for timepieces with unusual shapes. Its ultimate expression may be the Dalí-esque Crash watch, introduced in 1967 and said to be modeled on a Baignoire pulled from a car wreck.
Browse an expansive collection of unique Cartier wristwatches and pocket watches today on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Cartier
Cartier Tank Americaine XL Chronograph Rose Gold Mens Watch W2610751 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Tank Americaine XL Chronograph Rose Gold Mens Watch W2610751 Box Card. Automatic self-winding movement. 18k rose gold case 52.0 x 31.1 mm. Circular grained crown set with fac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Must de Cartier Vendome Argent 925 Rare Black Dial 30 mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Cartier
Model: Vendome Argent 925
Reference Number : 17062774
Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland
Movement: Quartz
Case Material: Gold Plated Argent 925 Silver
Measurem...
Category
1990s Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Panthere Medium Ref 1270 Rare Art Deco Dial 18K Yellow Gold 29mm
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
We did not have this watch polished. Polish available upon request after purchase. Crystal has small blemish on it. Please see photos for more details.
Style Number: Ref 1270
...
Category
1990s Cartier Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Cartier Must 21 in Stainless Steel with a White dial 28mm Quartz watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Must 21 in stainless steel & gold plate. Quartz. 28 mm case size. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Cartier Must 21 watch...
Category
20th Century Cartier Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Louis Large + Gold Folding Clasp GM LM LC 18k Gold 1140 2
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Gr...
Category
1990s Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tank Louis Cartier PARIS Dial LC 78087 Medium MM 18k Gold 1973 + Folding Clasp
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tank Louis Cartier LC 78086 PARIS Dial Large LM GM 18k Gold 1973 1970 Cal 78-1
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Tank Louis Cartier LC 67117 18k Gold 1977 Box and Servicing Papers 78087
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Ballon Bleu WSBB0026 Stainless Steel w/ Silver dial 42mm Automatic watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu in stainless steel on an alligator strap with deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. Box and papers.42 mm case size. Ref WSBB0026. Circa 2016. Fine Pre...
Category
2010s Cartier Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ballon Bleu WGBB0046 Ref 2998 18K Yellow Gold Box Paper 2019
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WGBB0046 / Ref 2998
Year: 2019
Model: Ballon Bleu
Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Band: 18K Yellow Gold
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Dial: Silver
F...
Category
2010s Cartier Watches
Orologio Cartier Tank Française Referenza 2302
By Cartier
Located in Roma, IT
Cartier Tank Francaise
Referenza 2302
Materiale acciaio
Diametro 28x32mm
Movimento automatico
Funzione data
L'orologio è fornito con scatola originale
Category
Early 2000s French Cartier Watches
Materials
Steel
Cartier Panthere Watch in 18k Yellow Gold with Custom Pave Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
BRAND: Cartier
MODEL: Panthere
METAL: 18k Yellow Gold
MOVEMENT: Quartz
CASE SIZE: 22mm
WRIST: 7.25 inches
Category
2010s French Modern Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vendome Quartz 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Vendome Quartz 18K Gold & Diamonds Watch
Quartz movement
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Fluted Link 18K Yellow Gold Three Rows Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Tank Fluted Link 18K Yellow Gold Three Rows Diamond Bezel Watch
Diamond dial
Quartz movement
18x24 case size
Very rare design
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris Ladies Yellow Gold Tortue Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Small Tortue 18K Yellow Gold Watch
Mechanical Movement
22 x 28mm Case Size
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Baignoire 18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Baignoire
18K Yellow Gold with Three Row Diamonds Bezel
Quartz Movement
22 x 33 mm case
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Demoiselle 18K Rose Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Cartier Santos Demoiselle Mini 18K Rose Gold Diamond Ladies Watch
Crocodile strap
18K Rose Gold Case 17 x 24 mm
Quartz movement
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ladies Cartier Tank Francaise Wristwatch Ref 2403, Quartz, White Gold Case.
By Cartier
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our lady's Cartier Tank Franciase reference 2403 features a 18k white gold 20mm case and is powered by a quartz movement. Presented in excellent condition with only light signs of us...
Category
Early 2000s Cartier Watches
Materials
White Gold
Cartier Calibre De Cartier W7100016
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Calibre De Cartier. Features a black dial with roman numerals, a date aperture and a small seconds display. Complimenting the dial is a fixed stainless steel bezel ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Panthere 18k Yellow Gold Classic Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Honestcollection4U offers this Cartier Panthere 18K Gold Small Ladies Watch.
Quartz movement. 18k yellow gold case 22.0 x 22.0 mm (30.0 incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Galbee 18k and steel Large Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 Cartier Santos Galbee 1566 Wrist Watch 29 X 29 M.M Stainless Steel case with 18K Yellow Gold Bezel and a Sapphire Crown, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
Category
2010s French Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Steel
Bud Fox Wall Street Pre-Owned Coveted Cartier Large Panthere Watch 18K Gold 27mm
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This exact watch is worn by Charlie Sheen in the 1987 movie Wall Street. It is a special coveted watch perfect for any watch collector or anyone who loves Charlie Sheen. Pre-owned Ca...
Category
1980s Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos Carree Date 2960 Large Grand Modele Automatic Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
The Cartier Santos...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel
Rare Cartier Tank Basculante Yellow Gold 2499
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare yellow gold Tank Basculante wristwatch by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword-shaped hands, secret Cartier signature at VII and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Allongee Laniere W15373X5 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Allongee Laniere W15373X5 Women's Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
SKU: 131610
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Cartier
Model: Tank Allongee Laniere
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Cartier Paris Centure Vintage Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Cartier Paris Centure Wrist Watch, 27 X 27 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece stepped case. 17 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. Or...
Category
1970s French Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Rare 1960 Paris 18k Gold Folding Clasp Jaeger LeCoultre K850
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Audrey Hepburn, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Duke Ellington, Warren Beatty, Angelina Jolie, Tom Ford, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Piven, Finneas, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
About the Watch :
From 1919 to 1969 only 784 Tank left the Cartier workshops, the model presented to you is one of them. A true rarity. A piece of collection.
Make the perfect gift with this very exclusive Lady Tank Louis Medium Model from the 60’
MODEL :
Cartier Tank Louis
Medium model from the 60’s for lady
The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography.
CASE MATERIAL :
Case : 18K 750 Solid Gold
Edmond Jaeger Hallmark at the back (until 1973)
Crown with his blue sapphire cabochon
Dial, case, and movement signed.
STRAP :
New unbranded black leather strap with a gold plated Cartier buckle
The watch is sold with its 18k Gold Cartier folding clasp...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tank Louis Normale Cartier 66014 Small SM PM Mini 18k Gold, 1983
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning few
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier 18k Gold Traveling Shutter Mechanical Wind Watch Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual 18K yellow gold traveling shutter watch by Cartier, circa 1920s. Features a shutter aperture mechanism that reveals the Cartier dial wit...
Category
1920s Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier 1.25 Carat Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Tank Francaise Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
30mm Cartier Tank Francaise water resistant quartz wristwatch. The bezel has 1.25 carats of diamonds that are not original the the watch, that were added after market.
1.25cts diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Stainless Steel W6701011 Men's Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Hamilton, AU
Cartier's iconic Ronde Solo iconic men's watch comes in a refined stainless steel case with a stainless steel bezel, 8-inch stainless steel bracelet and a fold-over clasp. The sleek silver dial features blue steel hands, Roman numeral hour markers, 24-hour markings and minute markers around an inner ring. The analog dial shows the date display at 3 o'clock.
Cartier Calibre 049 automatic movement with 21 jewels
42-hour power reserve
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Synthetic spinel cabochon crown
Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. \
Note: Comes with original manual and certificate but no box or other papers.
Great to Know
The Cartier Ronde Solo Watch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Skeleton Multi Color Sapphire Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos
Case Material: 18k White Gold with aftermarket multicolor Sapphire gemstones
Case Diameter: 40mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Bezel: 18k White Gold with aft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...
Cartier Men's Tank MC Stainless Steel Watch WSTA0010 3589
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Men's Tank MC Stainless Steel Watch WSTA0010 3589 - Automatic. Stainless steel case ( 34 mm x 44 mm ) Exhibition case back. Black guilloche dial with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches
Cartier Paris 1920s Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Paris Pocket Watch, 46 M.M. diameter x 3.5 M.M. thick 18K yellow Gold 2 Piece Case, 17 Jewel Cartier Inc. Mechanical , Manual wind movement Nickle Lever movement....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Roadster Pink Dial Quartz Watch
By Cartier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pre-Owned Cartier Stainless Steel Roadster Quartz Watch Featuring A Pink Roman Dial & Steel Detachable Bracelet. Caseback #2675
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
CARTIER
Founded in 1847
For the discerning ones
Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of famous clients : Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol, Yves Saint Laurent, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Jean Cocteau, Mohamed Ali amongst countless others.
Cartier's collection of "must" watches, in vermeil, was launched in 1977. It takes the L.C Tank shape with its sapphire cabochon crown. The iconic design of the Louis Cartier Tank associated with the novelty of these colors will make this collection a worldwide success.
The version of the Tank must presented to you is the 1977 version : Tank L. C. vermeil case, dial without numerals, Ecaille, Tortoise Shell Lacquer.
Make the perfect gift with this fabulous Tank Must de Cartier.
MODEL
Tank Must de Cartier – Classic railway pattern.
Size : Large GM LM
The serial numbers are voluntarily blurred on the case back photography.
CASE MATERIAL:
Gold plated on sterling silver gold plated (Vermeil)
Dial, case and movement signed.
CASE DIMENSION(S):
23 x 30 mm (excluding the crown)
DIAL:
Ecaille Tortoise Shell lacquered Dial.
With a light spider patina.
Golden swords hands.
FRONT GLASS:
Mineral glass.
MOVEMENT :
Cartier 78-1 caliber (same caliber of the 18k solid gold Tank Louis Cartier model)
Manual winding movement
STRAP:
New unbranded leather strap
BUCKLE MATERIAL:
Original Cartier Gold plated Buckle
INCLUDED :
Accompanied by its original Must de Cartier box.
CONDITION REPORT :
The watch was inspected by our professional watchmaker in Paris. The watch movement running well, keeping time. The case is in great condition, the glass is without mark, the dial is perfect with a light spider patina. Only thing to note is a gold plated lost barely visible on the case back (upper left). A true must have. Our complete description have value of certificate of authenticity and appraisal.
In addition you can see a picture of the watch on a Cartier book...
Category
1970s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Cartier Trinity 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel White Cream Dial Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Trinity 18k White Gold Silver Dial Diamond Ladies Watch 2444. Quartz movement. 18K white gold case 27.0 mm in diameter. Circular grained crown set with the diamond. 18k white...
Category
20th Century French Modern Cartier Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Watch Burgundy 2021 Limited Edition New w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Cartier Limited Edition iconic Tank Must De Cartier quartz watch.
From its inception in 1917 to the re emergence of this fabulous trio, the Tank De Must
simply makes one statement: timeless.
Sleek clean lines stripped bare, always emerge as the ultimate chic.
Striking Burgundy lacquered dial.
The stainless steel case has a Burgundy case...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier Watch Blue 2021 Limited Edition New w/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Cartier Limited Edition iconic Tank Must De Cartier quartz watch.
From its inception in 1917 to the re emergence of this fabulous trio, the Tank De Must
simply ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cartier Ronde Solo Men's Automatic Steel Watch 821650TX, Excellent Cond
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ronde Solo Men's Automatic Steel Watch 821650TX
Its in super excellent condition like new
3517 , Swiss Made
Water Resistant
Stainless...
Category
2010s Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Steel
Retro Cartier Sapphire Yellow Gold Covered Dial Watch Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro Covered Dial watch bracelet featuring a panel of sapphires that opens to reveal a dial. Circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Wristwatch by Movado, circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier by Movado
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Rose
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X Width 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Cartier Watches
Limited Edition Cartier Pasha C Purple Stainless Steel Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Cartier Pasha C Wrist Watch
Limited Edition
Steel Case with purple dial
35mm case size
Automatic movement
Original Cartier purple alligator watch strap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Yellow Gold Pasha de Cartier Skeletonised Tourbillon Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely rare wristwatch by Cartier
Model Pasha de Cartier 2000 Tourbillon
Skeletonised tourbillon with perpetual calendar
Limited Edition
Made by Ger...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Cartier Watches
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Late Art Deco table clock of geometrical design in red enamel on yellow gold, with small turquoise elements. Electric movement. Cartier, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Cartier Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs
1stDibs offers a range of Cartier watches. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While searching for the most stylish antique or vintage Cartier jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Cartier diamond watches can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, from our inventory of 221. This collection contains 1,093 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. Modern and contemporary are among the most popular styles of Cartier watches on 1stDibs. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st Century and Contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider watches by Bulgari, Patek Philippe and Chopard. Cartier watches can vary in price, gemstone, time period and other attributes. Price for these items starts at US$795 and tops out at US$1,400,000, while pieces like these can sell for US$7,916 on average.
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Questions About Cartier Watches
- Are Cartier watches automatic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024Yes, some Cartier watches are automatic but the legendary French luxury house also creates collections that include watches with quartz movements. Cartier’s iconic Tank collection, which includes the Tank Française, the Tank Louis Cartier and other models, features both quartz and automatic options for all kinds of collectors. Each of the watches in the Panthère collection, however, carries a quartz movement.
While quartz watches are powered by a pre-installed battery and a high-frequency quartz crystal, automatic watches rely on a spring system and are self-winding. An automatic watch does not have a battery and is recharged on the wrist owing to the wearer’s movements during the day.
It was Louis Cartier, grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier, who was responsible for bringing watchmaking to the venerable maison when he presented Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont with a wristwatch in 1904.
Although the pocket watch was the de rigueur men’s accessory of the day, Santos-Dumont found his own pocket watch hard to consult while keeping his plane aloft. Louis fashioned a timepiece with a flat, square case on a leather strap that could be referred to easily at a glance. Named in honor of Louis’s friend, the Santos was eventually produced for sale in 1911.
Find vintage Cartier watches for sale on 1stDibs. - What is the Cartier symbol?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, 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.
- Why Cartier is so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021One of the reasons Cartier is so expensive is because, since its inception in 1847, the brand has had a massive celebrity fan base that spans royals, movie stars, singers and socialites. The brand also uses the highest quality metals and gems in their pieces, rendering them expensive to produce. Lastly, most Cartier pieces are easy to identify, making brand recognition a key factor in the brand's exclusivity.
- What is Cartier Vermeil?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier Vermeil means a timepiece made by the French luxury jewelry house of Cartier out of a material called vermeil. It is a precious metal produced by combining genuine gold and silver. Shop a variety of Cartier Vermeil watches on 1stDibs.
- What is Cartier Vendôme?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The meaning of Cartier Vendôme varies. Most often, the term describes a line of watches made by the French luxury jewelry house. However, the company has also produced sunglasses and wedding jewelry with the style name Cartier Vendôme. Shop a variety of Cartier Vendôme watches on 1stDibs.
- What is Cartier famous for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier 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 ExpertNovember 14, 2023There are at least a few things that make Cartier so special. Cartier is one of the most well-known and internationally revered jewelers in the world. The French luxury brand has helped to define style trends. Cartier made one of the first modern wristwatches for men� the Santos de Cartier� and its panth�re motif and Love bracelet are internationally renowned. Every piece produced by Cartier is also carefully crafted out of high-quality materials. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Cartier pieces.
- Why is Cartier so popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There 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.
- What is the Cartier logo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The Cartier logo is a pair of interlocking Cs. However, many people associate the panther with the French luxury jewelry maker more than its actual logo. Louis Cartier incorporated the feline figure into its design lexicon. In 1914, Cartier hired illustrator George Barbier to design advertisements for the jewelry house. Barbier drafted a drawing that featured a glamorous woman with an elegant panther at her feet, and Cartier loved it. He had an additional connection to the panther in the form of his alleged romantic interest, fellow Cartier designer Jeanne Toussaint, who adored the animal so much that she decorated her apartment with furs and donned a coat of panther fur. Cartier gave her the long-lasting nickname Panthère. Since then, Cartier has offered watches, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and earrings inspired by the panther. Find a diverse assortment of Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- How much is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.
- Is Panthere designed by Cartier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cartier Panthere is one of the brand's most distinctive and iconic shapes, replicating a panther head adorned with gems and jewels. The first panther pattern to appear in the Cartier line was on a watch for women, created in 1914. Shop a collection of Cartier jewelry and watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Cartier real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As 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.
- Is Cartier a British company?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Cartier is not a British company. The luxury jewelry maker was founded in Paris in 1847. However, the brand was a jeweler to the British royals, with King Edward VII ordering 27 tiaras for his coronation. Shop a collection of Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What diamonds does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Cartier exclusively uses diamonds from classes D through H to ensure that the gemstones are colorless and have little or no fluorescence. Their high standards contribute to the quality of the luxury jewelry maker's pieces. Shop a collection of Cartier diamonds from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Does Cartier use platinum?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cartier uses platinum in the production of their jewelry and other items. In fact, Alfred Cartier and his three sons are credited with mastering this metal and creating a process that made it possible for jewelers to use this metal efficiently. Find vintage and contemporary Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Is the Cartier screwdriver gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cartier website does not state whether the Love bracelet screwdriver is 18k gold like the bracelet. However, according to owners, the screwdriver is not gold but gold-plated. New screwdrivers can be purchased if you lose or break one or they may be replaced by Cartier. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Cartier Love jewelry from top sellers around the world.
- Does Cartier have rings for men?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Cartier sells rings for men. The luxury jewelry house produces numerous band rings, including the 1895 wedding band, the C DE, the Love and the D'Amour wedding band. In addition, the brand offers a ring version of its Trinity bracelet. The piece combines yellow, white and rose gold bands to symbolize love, friendship and fidelity. Find a selection of Cartier rings on 1stDibs.
- Is Cartier Crash for men?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Originally, the Cartier Crash was a watch designed for men. However, upon its reintroduction in 2012, the watch was also marketed towards women, with a gorgeous bracelet in either an 18k white gold or rose gold case and diamond crown. Shop a collection of Cartier jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a range of Cartier watches that are highly iconic to the brand. The Cartier Tank watch is one of the classic options. The Panthère de Cartier and Clé de Cartier watches are also popular pieces. Shop a range of authentic Cartier watches from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What gold is a Cartier bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Cartier bracelets are 18-karat gold. Some pieces like the acclaimed Love bracelet come in yellow, rose and white gold. In addition, Cartier makes some of their bracelets out of platinum. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Cartier bracelets.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cartier only uses high-quality diamonds in their jewelry designs. The brand works only with gemstones that rank as Very Good or Excellent for cut and between IF and VS2 for clarity according to GIA standards. On 1stDibs, find a range of Cartier diamond jewelry.
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