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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 Ballon Bleu Two Timezone Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Watch W6920027
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ballon Bleu Two Timezone Rose Gold & Stainless Steel Watch W6920027 - Quartz. Stainless steel & Rose Gold case (38 mm ). Silvered opaline dial with blue steel hands and Roman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches

Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Tank Basculante Diamond and Black Onyx Flip Top
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 32.5 x 22.5mm 18K white gold rectangular case, factory diamond bezel, push pull crown, sapphire crystal Dial: white rom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Vendome Small Size with Black Dial circa 1975-1985
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Black Dial watch is the small size, circa 1975-1980. It is 18K yellow gold and measures 26mm with mechanical manual wind 17 jewel movement. It has a Cartier crocodile...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Midsize Custom Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Watch 2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE MIDSIZE CUSTOM AFTERMARKET DIAMOND BEZEL WATCH 2465 -Condition: Mint -Case size: 25x29mm -Case thickness: 6.6mm ...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Rose Gold W69004Z2
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Ballon Bleu de Cartier ladies watch is crafted in a rose gold case measuring 36mm in diameter. The silver dial features roman numer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful and modern Cartier Pasha Automatic Chronograph 18 Karat Gold. Diameter without crown 42mm Case and Clasp 18 Karat solid Gold. Including cer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier TANK MUST WATCH RED
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Tank Must watch, large model, quartz movement. Steel case, beaded crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, claret lacquered dial, polished steel sw...
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2010s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ladies Vintage Cartier Gondole Watch with Diamond Bezel in Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The oval-shaped case is decorated by a single outer row of round full cut diamonds, a white dial with black Roman numerals, gold hands, manual movement, genuine leather replacement s...
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1990s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Rare Vendome Drivers White Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare ladies Vendome Drivers 32mm wristwatch crafted in white gold by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with roman applied numerals, blued steel sword shaped hands and Cart...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome Small Watch manual wind. Choice of Black or Roman
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: We Have 2 of this Vintage Cartier Watch. This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the small size, circa 1975-1980. It is 18K yellow gold and measures 26mm in diameter with mechanical manual wind 17 jewel movement. It has a Cartier crocodile...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Divan Steel and Diamond Set Quartz Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Tank Divan Wrist Watch, 31 X 25 MM Stainless Steel Water resistant case. Double Row Diamond Set case totaling 2 Carats. Quartz Mo...
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2010s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Cartier W1556240 Rotonde Retrograde 3771 18K Rose Gold Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W1556240 3771 Year: 2017 Model: Rotonde Retrograde Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Guill...
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2010s Cartier Watches

Cartier Tonneau PT950 Platinum 2435B Large Size Manual Wind Watch 1990
By Cartier
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Cartier Model: Tonneau 2435B Year: 1990’s Serial number: 01xxAF Reference: C03124 This model 2435B is a re-edition of the large Tonneau wristwatch back in the 1920’s; and this...
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1990s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Platinum

Cartier Cougar Ladies Watch 18 Karat Yellow Gold 887921
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Cougar ladies watch in 18 karat yellow gold 887921, circa 1990. This elegant wrist watch has a quartz movement with an 18 karat yellow gold case measuring 26mm x 26mm, its...
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1990s Swiss Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Custom Iced Out VS1 Emerald Cut Diamonds Cartier Santos Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs white natural round and emerald cut diamonds !! WE HAVE EXTRA LIN...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cartier Trocadero Ladies Yellow Gold and Diamond Quartz Bracelet Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1987 Cartier Trocadero Ladies Wrist Watch, this model was a very limited offering also called Boutique collection and extremely hard to find. 24 X 20 M.M. 18K Yellow Gold 2 pie...
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Chronoscaph 21 W10172t2
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Chronoscaph 21 in stainless steel. Quartz w/ subseconds, date and chronograph. 38 mm case size. Ref W10172t2. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Wat...
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20th Century Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand New!! 100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs2-si1 white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Santos Custom Iced Out VVS Emerald Cut Diamond Roman Numeral Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand New!! 100% Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs2-si1 white natural round and emerald cut diamonds 26...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Cartier Santos Diamond Steel Silver Dial Automatic Ladies Watch W4SA0005
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Cartier Santos 35mm Stainless Steel Diamond Bezel White Dial Automatic Women's Watch W4SA0005. This Beautiful Women's Timepiece is Powered By a Mechanical Automatic Mov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise 2403 18K White Gold Ladies Watch Pre Loved
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Back of watch marked CARTIER WATER REISTANT 18K 136174 CD 2403. Purchased new. Single original owner. In very good working condition. 18 K gold / weight...
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2010s Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pre-Owned Cartier Cougar Watch All Stainless Steel Quartz, Date
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pre-owned Cartier Cougar designed in stainless steel. The watch is both polished and brushed, on a bracelet with a hidden double deployant buckle. Battery powered movement, roman num...
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20th Century Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Cartier Tortue XL Collection Privee Perpetual Calendar Limited 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare CARTIER Tortue XL wrist watch Limited, numbered edition, no longer available From Cartier's special "COLLECTION PRIVEE " 18K Gold Perpetual calendar, two time zones Movement Calibre 9421 MC Original Cartier Strap with Cartier 18K gold buckle Comes with original Cartier COLLECTION PRIVEE...
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Early 2000s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Santos 100 Unisex White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this beautiful Cartier Santos watch the moment you see it. It has everything going for it: diamond bezel, perfect 33mm width of the case, purple leather b...
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20th Century French Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere De Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Case & Band Ref. 1070
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: Designer: Cartier Model Name: Panthere De Cartier Reference Number: 1070 Movement: Quartz Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Bracelet: 18k Yellow Gold w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos Two Tone Custom Roman Numeral Iced Out Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand New! Large diamond Bezel!! Authentic Cartier Santos Iced out completely with collection quality vs1-si white natural diamonds !! WE HA...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond

Cartier Drive De Cartier Rose Gold Watch WGN0005
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A men's 41mm Drive De Cartier crafted from 18k rose gold, by Cartier. Featuring a silvered flinqué dial, with blued steel sword shaped hands and Carti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Lady's Cartier Santos Ronde, Quartz, Two Tone with Grey Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Lady's Cartier Santos Ronde, quartz, 27mm x 30mm to lug tips, stainless steel screwed back case with 18K yellow gold bezel, integrated two-tone stainless steel bracelet with 18K gold...
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Early 2000s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Quartz

Vintage Unused Cartier 18 Karat Gold & 14mm Leather Wrist Watch Band
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage unused Cartier 18 karat gold and leather wrist watch band. With a dark brown leather alligator skin pattern. The buckle has the mirrored C Cartier signature logo. Simply a great watch band! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, unused estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 18k for gold fineness. Professionally tests at 18K Marks: Cartier CC...
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20th Century Italian Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Pasha W31037H3
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Pasha GMT Power Reserve in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds, date, power reserve and dual time. 38 mm case size. Ref W310...
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20th Century Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Americaine 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Case Ref. 811905
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Tank Americaine Model Number: 811905 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 23 mm Case Back: Closed Case Material: Yellow Gold Bezel: Yellow Gold/Diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos 100 XL Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Mens Watch W20073X8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Santos 100 XL 38mm Stainless Steel White Roman Dial Automatic Men's Watch W20073X8 Ref-2656. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic) Movement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches

Cartier Pasha White Gold Fully Loaded Diamond Set Watch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A stunning ladies 32mm Pasha wristwatch, crafted in 18k white gold by Cartier. Featuring a silver guilloche dial with white gold arabic numbers and a date display. Complimenting the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k Rose Gold Watch, Ref. WGBB0008 3003
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ballon Bleu medium size (36.6mm) in 18K rose gold case, guilloché and lacquered dial with Roman numerals, automatic winding Cartier calibre 076 movement, 18K rose gold bracel...
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2010s French Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Ref.W6920011 Dual Time Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Movement: Quartz Case Size: 38 mm Dial: Silver Bezel: Stainless Steel Case Material: Stainless Steel Band Material: Stainless Steel Crystal: Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Glass Includes: 24 Month Brilliance Jewels Warranty Cartier Certificate...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Tank Francaise 2365
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Showstopping diamond paved Cartier Tank Francaise 18K white gold, with approximately 6 carats in factory original diamond bezel and bracelet. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Demoiselle Ref. 2701 Diamond Bezel Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Demoiselle Movement: Quartz Case Size: 27 mm Dial: White; Roman Numeral Hour Markers Bezel: Stainless Steel/Custom Diamonds Case Material: Stainless Ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Pre-Owned Cartier Small Tank Americaine 18K White Gold Grey Dial & Satin Strap
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Pre-owned lady's small Cartier Tank Americaine designed in 18 karat white gold. The watch measures 19 x 34.5mm, faceted blue crown, arabic numerals, grey dial, no second hand. Cartie...
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2010s Cartier Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Calibre Stainless Steel Black Dial Ref. W7100016, Automatic Watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Calibre in stainless steel. Auto w/ subseconds and date. 42 mm case size. Ref W7100016. Circa 2010s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Sport Cartier Calibre W7100016 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and Black Roman Numeral dial. It is Gray and...
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2010s Swiss Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cartier Pasha de Cartier 18k Moon Phase Calendar Watch, 1986
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier "Pasha de Cartier" 18k Moon Phase Calendar Watch, 1986 18k solid yellow gold, with quartz movement in working order, Swiss made; marked Cartier, 1986, 0181, 30002 Size: cas...
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1980s French Vintage Cartier Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu 36mm in 18k Rose Gold Auto Watch REF. 3003
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model: Ballon Bleu Movement: Automatic Case Size: 36 mm Dial: Roman Numeral Hour Markers Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band Material: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Cartier Tank Americaine Mid Size White Gold and Diamond Automatic Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Tank Americaine, 42 X 33 M.M. 18K White Gold Water Resistant case, Double Row of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on the case sides totaling just over 2 Carats, Diamon...
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2010s French Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Mini Tonneau Lanieres 2592 18 Karat Gold Quartz Watch with Original Band
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Model: Mini Tonneau Model #2592 18k Rose Gold Barrel-Shaped Case w/ Trademark Cartier Screw Motif 16 mm Wide (19 mm w/ Sapphire Cabochon Crown) 27 mm Long...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k White Gold on Black Alligator Strap, Auto Watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Large Cartier Ballon Bleu in 18k white gold on black alligator strap with 18k white gold deployant buckle. Auto w/ sweep seconds and date. 42mm case size. Ref W6901351. Circa 2000s. ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Cartier Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Rotonde W1556051
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Central Chronograph in 18k white gold on a new black Cartier alligator band with 18k white gold deployant buckle. Chronograph complication with central functions display. Manual. 42 mm case size. Ref W1556051 Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Sport Cartier Rotonde W1556051 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Alligator strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buckle. This Cartier watch has a 42 x 42 mm case with a Round caseback and 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 Rotonde watch...
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20th Century Cartier Watches

Materials

White Gold

Cartier Trinity Tri Color Gold Midsize Quartz Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Cartier 18K Yellow, White and Rose Gold Trinity Watch. 2 piece 30 MM water resistant case, Quartz Movement, White Dial with Black Roman Numer...
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1990s French Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cle De Cartier 18k Rose Gold Steel Silver Guilloche Automatic Men Watch W2CL0002
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Cle De Cartier W2CL0002 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches

Cartier Tank Divan 18k Yellow Gold Watch 2601
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -Case size: 25x32mm -18k Yellow Gold -Movement: Quartz -Dial: Silver Dial -Blued hands -Diamond Bezel -Comes with Box, no papers
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2010s American Cartier Watches

Cartier Panthere Stainless Steel / Yellow Gold Obsidian Dial Ref. 166921
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION ITEM SPECIFICATION Brand: Cartier Model: Panthere De Cartier Movement: Quartz Case Size: 22mm Dial: Marble Dial Case Material: Stainless Steel/Yellow Gold Bracele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Ballon Blue Ref 2999 WGBB0030 18k Rose Gold Leather Strap
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: Ref 2999 WGBB0030 Model: Ballon Bleu Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Band Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silver Guilloche Dial ...
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2010s Cartier Watches

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Moon Phase Model 819908 Additional Information: Maker: Cartier Model: : 819908 Year: 1980s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Blue Sapphire Crown, Gr...
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20th Century Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Ballon Bleu Steel 18k Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Mens Watch W6920032
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Ballon Bleu W6920032. Minor Insignificant Scratches on the Crystal. No Original Box and Papers are Included. Comes with Chronostore Presentation Box and Chronostore...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Cartier Watches

Pre-Owned Louis Cartier Tank Watch Factory Diamonds Grain de Riz 18KY
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Special Louis Cartier Watch with diamond encrusted factory diamonds on dial, case, crown, and bracelet. 21x28 mm, mechanical hand winding m...
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20th Century Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Vendome Large Automatic Watch with Deployant Buckle, circa 1975
By Cartier
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Introduction: This Vintage Cartier Paris Vendome watch is the large size, circa 1975-1980. The watch is made in 18 Karat yellow gold and measures 33 mm with an automatic movement. ...
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1970s French Vintage Cartier Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Santos De Cartier Large Blue Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch WSSA0030
By Cartier
Located in Aventura, FL
Santos watch, large model, mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel, graduated blue dial, steel swor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cartier Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Cartier Santos Round Ref. 1910 Two Tone Yellow Gold/Stainless Steel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Brand: Cartier Model Name: Santos Ref No.: 1910 Movement: Automatic Case Size: 33 mm Case Material: 18k Yellow Gold / Stainless Steel Dial Color: White Creme Bracelet Material...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cartier Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Cartier Trinity Vendome Tri-Color Gold Quartz Large Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Trinity Vendome collection Wrist Watch, 30 M.M. Diameter 18K Yellow, Pink and White Gold 2 Piece stepped case. Quartz movement, Sapphire set Crown, White Dial with Black R...
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Early 2000s French Cartier Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Tank Francaise Aftermarket Diamond Bezel Watch 2384
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE AFTERMARKET DIAMOND BEZEL WATCH 2384. Mint condition Movement: Quartz Stainless steel Aftermarket diamond bezel Diamonds: VS Clarity G Color Diamond Weight: ...
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2010s Swiss Cartier Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

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.
Questions About Cartier Watches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 1, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Today, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    One 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cartier 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular Cartier jewelry is open to debate. Because the French luxury jewelry maker has produced many iconic lines and style trends change over time, it can be difficult to state which is the most popular at any given moment. Some highly sought-after Cartier pieces include those from the Love, Trinity and Panthère de Cartier collections, as well as the Juste un Clou bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Cartier jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    There are a few things that are special about the Cartier Santos watch. One is its history. When it debuted in 1904, it was one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. Louis Cartier designed the timepiece for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying. A unique feature of the Santos is that it comes with both a bracelet and a leather strap, plus a tool that lets you easily swap out the components. Also, many people appreciate the watch’s timeless details, which haven't changed much since its inception. Shop a large selection of Cartier Santos watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Cartier jewelry is made of a variety of carefully selected materials. For metals, the French luxury jewelry maker typically uses platinum or 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. With respect to the color of its diamonds, Cartier selects diamonds from classes D through H to ensure that the gemstones are colorless and have little or no fluorescence. Some pieces feature genuine leather, Akoya pearls and other fine materials. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Cartier jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Cartier 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Originally, 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.

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