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Watches For Sale
Creator: Cartier
Creator: Wittnauer
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Ladies Watch
Located in Paris, IDF
Cartier 1982 Diamonds and Yellow Gold Mechanical Watch. Model "Sonate" 1982, limited edition. Watch dial entirely set with brilliant cut diamonds, indexes adorned with calibrated s...
Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Octagone Wristwatch ref 187903. 18K Yellow Gold, Year 1990...
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Attractive Cartier Santos Octagone reference 187903 features the small size case with quartz movement and date function. The case (26mm x 31mm) and bracelet are of stainless stee...
Category

1990s Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise 2302 Stainless Steel Watch Medium Size
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Tank Francaise Model Number : 2302 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 28 mm x 32 mm Dial: Silver Dial with Black Roman Numerals Crown: Sapphire​​​​​​​...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha WSPA0018 Chronograph Ref 4363 Chronograph Stainless Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: WSPA0018 Model: Pasha Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Siz...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Model 1910
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Ronde 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel c.1990s Model 1910 33mm Dial Automatic Movement Stephanie Windsor guarantees the proper fu...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu WJBB0034 Unisex Watch in 18kt Rose Gold SKU: 135576 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Diamond And Platinum Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
A Cartier diamond and platinum watch, with a round dial, with painted Arabic quarter numerals and dots, in gold, signed Cartier, on a silvered dial, with blue steel hands, with a fac...
Category

1950s French Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Santos Steel Galbée Silver Dial Roman Indexes 2423 Automatic Watch, 2000
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Galbée 2423 Year: 2000’s Serial Number: 780xxxxxx Reference: C03913 Case: Show sign of wear with the Stainless Steel Case in size 24 x 35mm without crow...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Orologio Cartier Francaise Diamonds Referenza 2384
Located in Roma, IT
Cartier Francaise Diamonds Referenza 2384 Materiale acciaio e diamanti taglio brillante Diametro 20x25 mm Movimento al quarzo L'orologio è fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Jumbo Panther Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Watch with Date
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Jumbo Panther Stainless Steel Men's Quartz Watch with Date - Quartz. Stainless Steel (27mm x 37mm). Silver colored dial with black Roman numerals and date at 3 o'clock. Stain...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Panther Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Panthere collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 24 M.M. 2 piece case with Diamond set Bezel, Diamond set Crown, Quartz movement, Whi...
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022
Located in New York, NY
New Ladies Cartier Panthere De Cartier Small Gray Dial Steel Watch WSPN0010 2022 Elevate your style with this stunning ladies' wristwatch fr...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Cartier Panthère Cougar 18 Karat Yellow Gold 33mm Model 887920
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 Karat CARTIER Panthère COUGAR Watch In 1914, the tale of Cartier's panther began with the iconic "Lady With a Panther" drawing—a narrative that continues in the 18k gold vintage Cartier...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Ronde Solo 36mm Stainless Steel Silver Dial Unisex Quartz Watch W6700255
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Ronde de Cartier wristwatch is a true luxury timepiece. With a sleek silver dial featuring elegant Roman numerals and a smooth b...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular Cartier Santos Ronde Estate Watch is a splendid fusion of 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. Its round case showcases both gold and stainless steel, and the minera...
Category

1990s Watches

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20054D6/2423
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Pendant Watch
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 numerals on the dial. Diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carat add a timeless finish and brilliance to the creation. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Roadster Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch W62007X6 2618 - Automatic winding chronograph with date. Stainless steel case (43mm x 48mm). Black dial with white Roman nume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Cartier Ballon Bleu 44mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Chronograph W6920063
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu 44mm Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Chronograph W6920063 - Automatic winding; chronograph. Stainless steel & Rose Gold (44mm diameter). Silver guilloche dial with b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Quartz 24 mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 1567
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch is sure to make its wearer feel as luxurious and elegant as the timepiece itself. With a yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet and p...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ref 2977 Ladies Love Diamond Bezel 18K Rose Gold Leather Strap Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2977 Model: Love Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case ...
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Early 2000s Watches

Cartier Louis Gondole 18K Yellow Gold XL Jumbo Horizontal Paris Dial 9705, 1970s
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Gondole XL Jumbo Year: 1970’s Serial Number: 9705xxxxx Reference: C03928 In 1972, Cartier introduced the ‘Louis Cartier Collection’ to commemorate its relocati...
Category

1970s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Cartier Women's Automatic Octogon Santos Two-Tone Vintage Burgundy Serial #0907558532 Round Stainless Steel Case w/ 18k Gold Octogon Bezel 25 mm in Diameter (27 mm w/ Crown) Lug-to-L...
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Asymétrique 18K Yellow Gold Limited Edition 300 pcs only, 1996
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Asymétrique Year: 1996 Serial number: A11xxxx Limited: 0xx / 300 Reference: C03884 In 1996, Cartier released a limited edition based on the original “Parallelo...
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Centure Yellow Gold Mid Size Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Cartier Paris Centure Collection Wrist Watch, 18k Yellow Gold 27 X 27 M.M. 2 Piece stepped case. 17 jewel mechanical, manual wind movement. White Dial with Black Roman num...
Category

1980s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. Yellow Gold Cartier tank Francaise 2385 With Box and Papers in Perfect / Like new condition! Model: Tank Francaise Ref number: 2385 Movement: Quartz Case: 18 kt. Yellow gold Case, Square face measurements 25 mm x 20.7 mm, bezel set with diamonds, crown set with diamond Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 1.5 ct. Dial: White dial with black Roman numerals Strap: 18 kt. yellow gold original Cartier bracelet strap with folding clasp, will max fit a 15.5 cm wrist. Comes with original Cartier box...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Kt Cartier Pasha Perpetual Calendar Wrist Watch, Day Date Month Moon Phase
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt Cartier Pasha Perpetual Calendar Wrist Watch, Day Date Month Moon Phase Reference Nr 30003 Material Case & Strap: 18 Kt Solid Gold Case : 38 m...
Category

20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos Galbée Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20054D6/2423
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Santos Galbee wristwatch is a timeless piece that combines luxury and versatility. The watch features a stainless steel case with a fixed bezel and a silver dial with Ro...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Louis Gondole 18K Yellow Gold XL Jumbo Vertical Paris Dial 9705 , 1970s
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Gondole XL Jumbo Year: 1970’s Serial Number: 9705xxxxx Reference: C03896 In 1972, Cartier introduced the ‘Louis Cartier Collection’ to commemorate its relocati...
Category

1970s French Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Galbée 24 mm Women's Two Tone Yellow Gold 2423 Watch Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Galbee 24 mm Women's Two Tone Yellow Gold 2423 Watch Custom Diamonds This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tonneau Cintree White Gold Diamond Bezel
Located in London, GB
A striking men's Cartier Tonneau wristwatch crafted in white gold. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman numerals, blued steel sword shaped hands and a secret Cartier signatur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Ladies Yellow Gold Lanieres Quartz Watch with Original Box and Strap
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Lanieres MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Quartz DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered Dial with Roman Numeral and Baton Markers / Blue...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity 18K Tri Color Trinity Round Dial 27mm 1990's Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in timeless elegance with the Ladies Cartier Trinity 2357, a stunning representation of our exquisite collection of pre-owned watches for sale. This watch exudes glamour and sophistication, making it the perfect choice to adorn any woman's wrist. The round-shaped case of this iconic ladies' luxury watch is meticulously crafted from lustrous 18-karat yellow gold, adding a touch of opulence to your ensemble. Measuring a graceful 27 mm in diameter without the crown, its proportions are just right for a delicate and refined look. This Cartier Trinity watch...
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20th Century French Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise w50005r2 in yellow gold w/ Silver dial 28mm Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold. Quartz ChronoReflex movement with chronograph and sub-seconds. Measures 36mm length (lug to lug) by 28 mm wide. Ref W50005R2. Fine Pre-owne...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier by Bueche Girod Yellow Gold Enamel Manual Wind Watch, circa 1970s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Bueche Girod for Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Gold Bracelet / Hermes Stirrup Style METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Yellow Gold and Kiln Fired Enamel Links CIRCA: 1970's...
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1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Watches

Cartier Tank Americaine XL 18k Yellow Gold Silver Dial Men Watch W2609356
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned and in excellent condition. No original box and papers are included. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Number: W2609356 Country/Region of Manufactu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Steel and Gold accent Quartz Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Cartier, Must De Cartier 21 Mid Size Wrist watch, 31 M.M Stainless Steel 2 piece case with Gold accents and a Gold crown set with a sapphire. Quartz Movement, white Dial....
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W4BB0023 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W4BB0023 Women's Watch in Stainless Steel SKU: 133715 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W69003Z2 Unisex Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier W69003Z2 Unisex Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 131612 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

CARTIER LONDON JAEGER LECOULTRE 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier London Jaeger LeCoultre 18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Bracelet Watch Circa 1960s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer bracelet wat...
Category

1960s English Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751 in yellow gold w/ Silver dial 35mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Santos Dumont in 18k rose gold on leather strap with Cartier 18k deployant buckle. Manual. 35 mm x 32 mm case size. Ref W2008751. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Classic Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751 watch on a Brown Leather strap with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch has a 35 x 32 mm case with a Silver Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Cartier Santos Dumont watch...
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20th Century Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Pasha C Steel Salmon Grid Dial 35mm 2324 Automatic Watch
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha C Reference: 2324 Features : Date - Salmon Grid Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Automatic Case Material: SS Measurements : :Case...
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha W30201H9 Men's Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold SKU: 134947 PRIMARY DETAILS Brand: Cartier Model: Pasha Country of Origin: Switzerland Movement Type: Mechanical: Automatic/Kinetic Year Manufactured: 2007 Year of Manufacture: 2000-2009 Condition: Introduced in 1985, the Pasha de Carter watch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

CARTIER Ballon Bleu
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Stunning GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 42mm DIAL COLOUR: Silver STRAP: 42mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 10/10 MODEL NUMBER: W69012Z4 SERIA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

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Cartier W2BB0003 3754 Ballon Bleu 18K Rose Gold Stainless Steel 36mm Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W2BB0003 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18K Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Guilloche Face: Sapphire Cr...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Ronde Gold Octagon 29mm Women's Watch with Diamond Bezel 187902
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos Octagon 29mm Women's Watch with Diamond Bezel 187902 This watch has been professionally polished, serviced and is in excellent overall condition. There are absolutely ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Galbée Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Panthere W4PN0008 Ref 4016 Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Box Paper
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W4PN0008 / Ref 4016 Model: Panthere Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Original Diamond Bezel Dial: Silver Face: ...
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2010s Watches

Brand New Cartier Pasha WGPA0026 with Original Box and Papers 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand - Cartier Model - Pasha Reference number - WGPA0026 Movement - Automatic Case material - Rose gold Bracelet material - Crocodile skin Year of production - 2022 Condition - ...
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2010s European Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Santos-Dumont Watch Large Model WSSA0022
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1817 Brand Cartier Model No. WSSA0022 Retail Price £4,000incl. VAT / $4,200 / €4 500 incl. VAT ____________________________________ Date Circa 2019 Gender Unisex / Women Box/P...
Category

2010s French Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise w5000556 Yellow Gold w/ a White dial 28mm Automatic watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank Francaise in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap. ChronoReflex w/ sweep seconds and chronograph. 28 mm case size. Ref W5000556. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Cer...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu w69012Z4 Stainless Steel Silver dial 42mm watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Unused & Fully Stickered! Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 42 mm case size...
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2010s Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Silver

Cartier 3066 Pasha Seatimer Chronograph 18K Rose Gold Ceramic Box Paper 2019
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 3066 Year: 2019 Model: Pasha Seatimer Chronograph Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: 18K Rose Gold & Ceramic Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Black ...
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2010s Watches

18 kt White Gold Cartier Santos Demoiselle Ladies Wristwatch With Box and Papers
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White Gold Cartier Santos Demoiselle Ladies Wristwatch With Box and Papers in Top Condition Watch comes with Cartier box and papers Model: Santos Demoiselle Movement: Quart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Tank MC w5330001 in rose gold w/ a Silver Guilloche dial 35mm Automatic
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Tank MC in 18k rose gold on brown alligator strap with 18k rose gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ subseconds and date. 35 mm x 33 mm case size. With box. Ref w5330001. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Dress Cartier Tank MC w5330001 watch on a Brown Alligator strap with a 18k rose gold Deployant buckle. This Cartier watch has a 35 x 33 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Guilloche Roman Numeral dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Cartier Tank MC watch...
Category

20th Century Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver

Cartier Vendome Yellow Gold and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier Vendome collection Ladies Wrist Watch, 19 M.M. 2 piece 18k Yellow Gold case with double row Diamond set bezel, Diamond set lugs and a Diamond set Crown. Quartz movement, White dial with Black Roman numerals. 7/16 inch wide Bracelet with fold over Deployment buckle. Wrist size of 6 3/4 inches. One owner, seldom worn Estate Watch. Comes in a Cartier travel pouch...
Category

1990s French Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. 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.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic 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 watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

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

When shopping for a watch, 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 exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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