Cartier Watches: a short history

Cartier S.A. is a French company internationally renowned for its high quality – and expensive – jewellery and watches. Tiaras and million-dollar items are common to Cartier.

Cartier watch

Cartier S.A. is a French company internationally renowned for its high quality – and expensive – jewellery and watches. The company is famous for its association with the Royal Families and aristocracy of numerous countries. Tiaras and million-dollar items are common to Cartier.

The company was formed in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier. His son, Alfred Cartier later ran the company and it was Alfred’s sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques that built the world-wide name of Cartier.

in 1904, after an aviator friend complained that pocket watches were impractical for flying, Louis Cartier created a square, flat wristwatch for him. The Santos sold to many other of Cartier’s clients and it is regarded as the world’s first men’s wristwatch; it is still available today. (Note that Patek Phillipe had already made a women’s wristwatch as a special commission).

By the 1920’s, Cartier watches were using Jaeger movements, but they also used movements from Audmars-Piguet, LeCoultre, Movado and Vacheron Constantin.

The company remained family run until the 1960’s and then an investment group bought Cartier in 1972. The company continued to grow as a horological firm and purchased the controlling interest of Piaget and Baume & Mercier.


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Cartier Santos 3104 Watch  100 XL Chronograph Carbon Automatic 45mm
Cartier Santos 3104 Watch 100 XL Chronograph Carbon Automatic 45mm
£ 3,395.00
Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Box & Papers Ref. 1564
Cartier Santos Galbee 29mm Box & Papers Ref. 1564
£ 3,499.00
Santos De Cartier Watch Large Model WSSA0030 Blue
Santos De Cartier Watch Large Model WSSA0030 Blue
£ 4,850.00
Cartier Santos Galbee ref.987901 29mm
Cartier Santos Galbee ref.987901 29mm
£ 2,600.00
Santos De Cartier Watch Large Model WSSA0030 Box & Papers 2022
Santos De Cartier Watch Large Model WSSA0030 Box & Papers 2022
£ 5,595.00
Cartier Santos 100 33mm  Lovely Condition
Cartier Santos 100 33mm Lovely Condition
£ 3,300.00
Cartier Pasha 2324 C,  Genta design
Cartier Pasha 2324 C, Genta design
£ 1,400.00
Cartier Watch Tank Solo SM
Cartier Watch Tank Solo SM
£ 2,000.00
Cartier Santos Men’s Black Carbon Watch
Cartier Santos Men’s Black Carbon Watch
£ 3,000.00
Cartier Ronde Solo de Cartier 36mm Swiss Automatic 3939
Cartier Ronde Solo de Cartier 36mm Swiss Automatic 3939
£ 1,850.00
Cartier Santos Silver Women
Cartier Santos Silver Women's Watch - WSSA0023
£ 2,400.00
Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon WSSA0006 (1731) 2017 with box + papers
Cartier Santos 100 XL Carbon WSSA0006 (1731) 2017 with box + papers
£ 4,000.00
Cartier Santos XL Men
Cartier Santos XL Men's Watch - ( model number: 2656)
£ 3,500.00
Ladies Must de Cartier Vermeil silver gilt cased watch
Ladies Must de Cartier Vermeil silver gilt cased watch
£ 599.26
Cartier Santos Large Custom Diamond Bezel
Cartier Santos Large Custom Diamond Bezel
£ 1,250.00
Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic 18K Gold 31mm ‘Spider Dial’ (AC17.90) C.1995
Cartier Santos Octagon Automatic 18K Gold 31mm ‘Spider Dial’ (AC17.90) C.1995
£ 995.00
Cartier Santos Ronde Quartz 187902 Wrist Watch
Cartier Santos Ronde Quartz 187902 Wrist Watch
£ 950.00
Must de Cartier Tank 18ct Gold on Silver Mid Size Vintage Mechanical Watch.
Must de Cartier Tank 18ct Gold on Silver Mid Size Vintage Mechanical Watch.
£ 1,535.00
Cartier Santos 1564 Blue Roman Numeral Silver Men
Cartier Santos 1564 Blue Roman Numeral Silver Men's Watch Mint Condition Unworn
£ 3,495.00
Cartier
Cartier 'Must De Cartier' Spares Or Repair 24mm box and papers
£ 550.00

USA On eBay USA:
Vintage CARTIER Ladies Tank Gold Plated Manual Wind Watch 1970
Vintage CARTIER Ladies Tank Gold Plated Manual Wind Watch 1970's White Roman
$ 799.99
2022 Cartier Santos Dumont Silver Dial Steel 43x31 Leather Watch WSSA0022 B+P
2022 Cartier Santos Dumont Silver Dial Steel 43x31 Leather Watch WSSA0022 B+P
$ 3,500.00
Moissanite VVS D Cartier Watch
Moissanite VVS D Cartier Watch
$ 1,500.00
Calibre De Cartier Watch Stainless Steel Black Leather Mechanical Automatic Men
Calibre De Cartier Watch Stainless Steel Black Leather Mechanical Automatic Men
$ 1,282.59
Calibre De Cartier Watch Stainless Steel Leather Mechanical Automatic Men
Calibre De Cartier Watch Stainless Steel Leather Mechanical Automatic Men
$ 1,282.59
🔥 Cartier® RARE 90s Must Tank - Gray Art Deco Vintage Watch - NEEDS SERVICE
🔥 Cartier® RARE 90s Must Tank - Gray Art Deco Vintage Watch - NEEDS SERVICE
$ 849.00
Cartier Santos Green Dial Large Size WSSA0062 S/S Men’s Watch
Cartier Santos Green Dial Large Size WSSA0062 S/S Men’s Watch
$ 6,800.00
The classic Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier women
The classic Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier women's watch has a 33mm dial
$ 79.98
Moissanite VVS D Cartier Watch
Moissanite VVS D Cartier Watch
$ 1,950.00
Cartier Panthere WJPN0009 18K Rose Gold Large Ladies Watch
Cartier Panthere WJPN0009 18K Rose Gold Large Ladies Watch
$ 2,200.00
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel White Dial 33mm Automatic Watch W20122U2
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel White Dial 33mm Automatic Watch W20122U2
$ 2,995.00
cartier watch santos men
cartier watch santos men
$ 1,100.00
Cartier Moissanite Watch
Cartier Moissanite Watch
$ 1,200.00
Authentic CARTIER Women’s Tank Watch Silver (authenticated) - Preowned
Authentic CARTIER Women’s Tank Watch Silver (authenticated) - Preowned
$ 2,100.00
Cartier Santos Two Tone White Roman Dial 29mm Automatic Unisex Watch 2961
Cartier Santos Two Tone White Roman Dial 29mm Automatic Unisex Watch 2961
$ 3,295.00
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Auto 2618 Silver/Cream Patina Dial 43mm Men
Cartier Roadster XL Chrono Auto 2618 Silver/Cream Patina Dial 43mm Men's Watch
$ 4,199.99
Red Cartier Watch Box Genuine inside black color With Full Kit
Red Cartier Watch Box Genuine inside black color With Full Kit
$ 70.00
Cartier Roadster “ Las Vegas “2510 Watch, Excellent Condition With Box /Papers
Cartier Roadster “ Las Vegas “2510 Watch, Excellent Condition With Box /Papers
$ 3,250.00
Cartier Tank Française Ref 2384 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch 20 x 25mm 6" Wrist
Cartier Tank Française Ref 2384 Stainless Steel Quartz Watch 20 x 25mm 6" Wrist
$ 2,195.00
CARTIER SANTOS CARRE 1170902 GOLD AND STEEL AUTOMATIC 24MM TWO TONE AUTHENTIC
CARTIER SANTOS CARRE 1170902 GOLD AND STEEL AUTOMATIC 24MM TWO TONE AUTHENTIC
$ 2,500.00

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