Cartier
CARTIER WATCHES
Cartier was dubbed "the King of Jewelers" by King Edward VII and has a history dating all the way back... to 1847. Founded in Paris, France by Louis-François Cartier, the company made its mark in 1904, through the introduction of the world's first modern, ultra-flat wrist watch, the Santos de Cartier. Since then, the manufacturer has remained at the forefront of the industry, revolutionizing watch creation with the first vaulted case and the first rectangular dial. Today, the company has a reputation for looking beyond the fashion of the time with endorsements by celebrities which helped generate a sense of prestige coupled with the company's expert engineering has ensured Cartier's value. Read more Show less |
- Panthere de Cartier Large Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSPN0016 Panthere de Cartier Large Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSPN0016Retail Price: Regular Price $5,700 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $5,699
- Panthere de Cartier Large Quartz Yellow Gold WGPN0051 Panthere de Cartier Large Quartz Yellow Gold WGPN0051Retail Price: Regular Price $30,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $29,999
- Santos De Cartier Dual Time Large Steel Grey Dial WSSA0076 Santos De Cartier Dual Time Large Steel Grey Dial WSSA0076Retail Price: Regular Price $9,150 Save: $51 (1%) Our Price: Special Price $9,099
- Santos de Cartier White Gold/Diamonds HPI01500 Santos de Cartier White Gold/Diamonds HPI01500Retail Price: Regular Price $230,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $229,999
- Cartier Tank Americaine Large Steel Silver Dial Leather Strap WGTA0300 Cartier Tank Americaine Large Steel Silver Dial Leather Strap WGTA0300Retail Price: Regular Price $16,800 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $16,799
- Cartier Tank Americaine Small Quartz Yellow Gold Silver Dial Leather Strap WGTA0356 Cartier Tank Americaine Small Quartz ... Gold Silver Dial Leather Strap WGTA0356Retail Price: Regular Price $11,600 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $11,599
- Cartier Tank Must Small High Autonomy Quartz Steel Silver Dial Leather Strap WSTA0110 Cartier Tank Must Small High Autonomy ... Silver Dial Leather Strap WSTA0110Retail Price: Regular Price $3,300 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $3,299
- Cartier Tank Must Large Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSTA0106 Cartier Tank Must Large Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSTA0106Retail Price: Regular Price $3,850 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $3,849
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Steel/Diamonds Silver Dial W4PN0018 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Steel/Diamonds Silver Dial W4PN0018Retail Price: Regular Price $9,650 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $9,649
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSPN0015 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Steel Silver Dial WSPN0015Retail Price: Regular Price $5,200 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $5,199
- Cartier La Panthere Bangle 18mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds Black Lacquer Motifs HPI01369 Cartier La Panthere Bangle 18mm Quartz ... Black Lacquer Motifs HPI01369Retail Price: Regular Price $121,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $120,999
- Cartier La Panthere Bangle 18mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds HPI01217 Cartier La Panthere Bangle 18mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds HPI01217Retail Price: Regular Price $62,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $61,999
- Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds Double Loop HPI01382 Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds Double Loop HPI01382Retail Price: Regular Price $70,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $69,999
- Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamond Pave Double Loop HPI01511 Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamond Pave Double Loop HPI01511Retail Price: Regular Price $99,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $98,999
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds WJPN0067 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds WJPN0067Retail Price: Regular Price $27,500 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $27,499
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Yellow Gold Double Loop WGPN0046 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Yellow Gold Double Loop WGPN0046Retail Price: Regular Price $36,700 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $36,699
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Yellow Gold WGPN0045 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Yellow Gold WGPN0045Retail Price: Regular Price $26,500 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $26,499
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds WJPN0066 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz Yellow Gold/Diamonds WJPN0066Retail Price: Regular Price $32,200 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $32,199
- Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Rose Gold/Diamond Pave HPI01510 Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz Rose Gold/Diamond Pave HPI01510Retail Price: Regular Price $78,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $77,999
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Rose Gold Silver Dial WGPN0049 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Small Quartz Rose Gold Silver Dial WGPN0049Retail Price: Regular Price $23,100 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $23,099
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Mini Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave Silver Dial HPI01719 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Mini Quartz ... Gold/Diamond Pave Silver Dial HPI01719Retail Price: Regular Price $84,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $83,999
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave Silver Dial HPI01722 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium ... Gold/Diamond Pave Silver Dial HPI01722Retail Price: Regular Price $134,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $133,999
- Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave HPI01721 Cartier Panthere de Cartier Medium Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave HPI01721Retail Price: Regular Price $161,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $160,999
- Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave Leather Strap HPI01426 Cartier La Panthere 23.6mm Quartz White Gold/Diamond Pave Leather Strap HPI01426Retail Price: Regular Price $113,000 Save: $1 (0%) Our Price: Special Price $112,999
Cartier Brand History
Société Cartier, or Cartier as the company is better known, was established in Paris, France by the master jeweller, Louis-François Cartier, back in 1847. Over the course of its 170 year history, the brand has developed a reputation for making exquisite jewellery, which has been worn by Royals from King Edward VII through to Kate Middleton. Although the company also specialises in creating necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, its founder had a strong interest in timepieces and Cartier have been associated with the production of luxury watches ever since. In this article, we explore the history of Cartier's watch-making division and some of its most notable models.
The first Cartier WatchesDuring the company's infancy, Cartier produced a number of clocks and other timepieces for special clients. However, the first major mass-produced wristwatch associated with the brand is the Santos–Dumont timepiece, which was designed in 1904 and went on sale to the general public in 1911. This model, which is sometimes referred to as the first mainstream men's luxury wristwatch, was originally produced for aviation enthusiast Alberto Santos-Dumont and featured a distinctive square shaped dial. It was also notable for being one of the first watches to feature solid lugs mounted to the strap. Other models followed soon after, including the art deco style Tonneau watch, which was unveiled in 1906, and the Tank model, unveiled in 1917, during the First World War. The Tank was released for general sale two years later and its clean lines and rectangular case shape provided a unique aesthetic, which remains to this day.
Cartier Timepiece Collection EvolutionA number of factors, including the Wall Street Crash of 1929, contributed to an extended period where Cartier were designing and creating relatively few new models. Nevertheless, 1931 saw the creation of a new water-resistant version of the Tank, marking Cartier's first attempt at a waterproof timepiece. The next major entry into the Cartier catalogue did not arrive until 1957, when the brand launched the Baignoire model. Inspired by the 1906 Tonneau, this watch featured an oval case and was decorated with diamonds. In 1978, the Santos-Dumont model was re-designed and relaunched under the name Cartier de Santos. Then, in 1989, Cartier further expanded their range of timepieces with the release of the Tank Américaine. This watch built upon the basic Tank aesthetic, but featured a significantly more elongated rectangular shape than its predecessors. In addition, the edges were more curved, giving it a slightly softer appearance.
New Cartier Watch CollectionsMoving into the 1990s, Cartier continued to enhance their catalogue with the release of the Tank Française, which was made available for sale in 1996. This model featured sharper edges than both the Tank Américaine and original Tank models and also had a metal-link bracelet, giving it a slightly more modern aesthetic. Following the release of the Cartier Santos 100 in 2004, the next big year for Cartier releases came in 2007, when the brand introduced the Ballon Bleu de Cartier. This model was said to be inspired by pocket watches and had a very round, balloon-shaped case, as well as a bridge protecting its crown. This was followed soon after by the release of the Rotonde de Cartier, which had visual similarities, but did not have the protective bridge. In 2010, the Calibre de Cartier was released, giving the company a distinctly sporty model to add to their collection. Then, in 2015, the company introduced the Clé de Cartier. On this model, the bezel is round, but the case is slightly more square, resulting in a unique, easily recognisable overall shape. |