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Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Compact
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, one finds three compartments and a small mirror. In 18 karat yellow gold. CREDENTIALS • Engraved
Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Ruby 18 Karat Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Madrid, ES
Gold box with a ruby clasp and a mirror inside, by Cartier Paris. Included its original case.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Sterling and 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Compact
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
14K rose gold and sterling silver compact from Cartier, circa 1940. Signed, “Made in France-Cartier
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Leather Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare 18k yellow gold Cartier pocket watch in leather case.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Mini Pasha Diamond Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Originally designed for the Pasha of Marrakech, this is the Pasha de Cartier. This 27mm 'mini' with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier 14 Carat Gold Jade Rare Case Box 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. Enclosed in its original red leather & silk lined case, the lid embossed in gold with “Cartier New York
Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Gold

20th Century Gold and Silver Check Cases by Cartier, 1917
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
A unusual and complete rectangular pair of check cases by Cartier, Londres. The surface presenting
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

CARTIER, Gold Bracelet With Diamond Set Navette Shaped Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
This is a CARTIER, lady's 18k white gold and diamond-set 'NAVETTE'-shaped wristwatch with bracelet
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Cartier Panthere Gold Pave Diamond Dial, Full Diamond Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
This is a Cartier 18k Yellow Gold 'Panthere' ladies wristwatch with full diamond case, crown and
Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Cartier wine leather coin case with gold tone frames. must de Cartier.
By Cartier
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Cartier genuine wine leather square coin case with gold tone frames. must de Cartier
Category

1990s Wallets

Cartier Paris Silver Cigarette Case with Sapphire
By Cartier
Located in Winnetka, IL
An elegant silver cigarette case by Cartier, Paris, from the Art Moderne period. The ribbed case
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Gold

Cartier Panthère SM 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Case Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthère SM Diamond Case Reference n°WF3072B9 SM (Small Model) Size 20mm X 28mm Size 18K
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthère 1925 18k White Gold Diamond Case Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthère 1925 Reference n° WF322451 28mm Size 18K White Gold Case & Buckle Cristal Silver
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Panthère 1925 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Case Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Panthère 1925 Reference n° WF317551 28mm Size 18K Yellow Gold Case & Buckle Cristal Silver
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 1940s Cartier Gold Onyx Men s Cufflink Dress Set with Original Case
By Cartier
Located in Hudson, NY
covered case with velvet insert. the case stamped Cartier and the individual pieces marked Cartier 14k
Category

Vintage 1940s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Gold

Cartier Ladies 18kt Yellow Gold Tank Americaine Diamond Case Gorgeous Rare Watch
By Cartier
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a gorgeous Cartier ladies 18k yellow gold watch with diamond case and Dial. 18kt yellow
Category

2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Libre Tank S Curved 18k White Gold Diamond Case Unworn Full Set
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier Libre Tank S Curved in 18K White Gold with Satin Strap From the Cartier Libre Collection
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

CARTIER Caresse d Orchidées de Cartier Solid Gold 18K Eyeglasses
By Cartier
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Eyeglasses 18K Yellow Gold Comes with Cartier case and papers Made in France
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Frames

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Automatic Jumbo Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bologna, IT
Cartier Cartier Tank Jumbo 18K Yellow Gold Case White Dial 18K Yellow Gold Original Cartier
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Ladies 18k Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
hour markers. 18k Yellow Gold case with Cartier Two-Row Diamond bezel and Diamond cabochon winding
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Antique Square 29 Jewels Repeater Pocket Watch
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
198 Yellow Gold Square Cartier Case Case features a pull-out lever, located at the 8 o'clock position
Category

20th Century French Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Tank Grain Rice Manual Wind Bracelet Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Bologna, IT
Cartier Cartier Tank 18K Yellow Gold Case White Dial 18K Yellow Gold "Grain Rice" Bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Paris 18 Ct Gold Golf Tie Clip, Circa 1940s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier, Paris An 18 carat gold tie clip in the form of a stylized 'Wedge' golf club, with
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Roadster 18 Karat White Gold Men s Watch Quartz WE5002X2
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Band Color: Gold Gender: Men's Case Size: 28-31.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
leather Clasp: 18-karat yellow gold cartier buckle. Details: Case dimensions: 36mm Band: White
Category

Late 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Pasha Chronograph Quartz Wristwatch Ref 1354/1
By Cartier
Located in Paris, FR
: 18-karat yellow gold cartier buckle. Details: Case dimensions: 36mm Band: White crocodile leather
Category

1990s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tank Divan Quartz Leather Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Tank Divan Series 18K gold case, quartz Sapphire crystal mirror Table Square, diameter
Category

2010s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Cartier 18k Gold Enamel Box
By Cartier
Located in Istanbul, TR
This Gorgeous Cartier Box is 18k Gold with Enamel . Marked Cartier Paris , Londres , New York
Category

Early 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Cartier Lanieres Allongee 18 Karat Gold Diamond Case Quartz Watch W15364W3
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Cartier Lanieres Allongee 18K White Gold Diamond Case Quartz Watch •MODEL NO: W15364W3 •REFERENCE
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Vintage Black Onyx Dial Manual Wind Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Wind Movement 18K Gold Electroplated Signed Cartier Case Blue Cabochon Crown Generic Black Strap
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Onyx

Cartier Gold and Diamond Vanity Case
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Gold and diamond vanity case, Cartier The rectangular case of reeded design embellished with two
Category

Vintage 1960s French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Cartier Paris Gold Ruby Set Case 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Cartier 18k gold case in excellent condition, with ruby accented pushpiece. Signed Cartier
Category

Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

CARTIER Gold, Enamel And Diamond Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
The rectangular case decorated with black enamel, within a millegrain-set border of rose diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18ct Gold and Ruby Cigarette Case 245.18g
By Cartier
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Vintage Cartier Cigarette case, made in 1937. The rectangular fluted case is in yellow, rose and
Category

Vintage 1930s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Enamel Sapphire Gold Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Masculine sapphire, 18K yellow gold and black enamel cigarette case by Cartier, circa 1930s-40s
Category

Vintage 1930s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier 1930s 18K Gold Diamond Compact Make Up Case
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier 1930s 18K Gold Diamond Compact Make Up Case Marked: Cartier London Approximate Dimensions
Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Cabochon Emerald Gold Large Cigarette/Card Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome cabochon emerald on 18K yellow and pink gold large case by Cartier Paris. This substantial
Category

Vintage 1930s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Cabochon Emerald Gold Large Cigarette or Card Case
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome cabochon emerald on 18K yellow and pink gold large case by Cartier, from Paris circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier London Art Deco Cigarette Case in 18 Karat Gold
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
cigarette case was made from solid 18 karat yellow gold by Jacques Cartier of Cartier London and is
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris 1940s 18 Karat Gold Diamond Compact Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very charming case by Cartier in 18k yellow gold from the 1940s period. The lid is decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Mid-Century Gold Cigarette Case with Sapphire Accent Button
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Mid-Century Modernist cigarette case is made by Cartier in France circa 1968. It is composed of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier London 1947 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Clasp Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rectangular 18 karat yellow gold cigarette case, by Cartier, dated 1947, with fitted presentation
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier London Gold Lava Pattern Cigarette Case Compact Pill Box with Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Amazingly made English hallmarked, high finish 9-karat gold Cartier London compact. Crafted with
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modern Boxes and Cases

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950 s Cartier London British Hallmarked 18 K Gold Ruby Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rectangular 18 karat yellow gold cigarette case, by Cartier, dated 1947, with fitted presentation
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Retro Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glistening 14k gold, jet black enamel and a diamond clasp. Accompanied with original Cartier sleeve. Both are
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Retro Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
glistening 14k gold, jet black enamel and a diamond clasp. Accompanied with original Cartier sleeve. Both are
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Ruby Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome geometric patterned 18k gold box by Cartier, Paris. The clasp set with seven faceted
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Velvet Gold Evening Purse
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
maker's marks for Cartier. The bag is stamped Cartier, and the gold is stamped with maker's marks for
Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Enamel, Diamond and Gold Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond box. Cartier. Circa 1960. Of rectangular outline
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Cartier Paris Retro Gold Pillbox
By Cartier
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This rare pillbox, in the form of a seal fob, was made in Paris by Cartier in the 1940's. More
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Retro 9K Gold Beaded Pill Box
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Embrace the epitome of elegance and functionality with this exquisite Cartier London 9K Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Gold Necessaire
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Deco, circa 1925-30, necessaire was created by Cartier in 18 karat yellow gold and features a black
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Deco Gold Picture Frame Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Stylish 14K yellow gold picture frame by Cartier, circa 1930s. Subtly ribbed textured feel with
Category

Mid-20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Gold Sapphire Diamond Compact
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cartier Art Deco compact in 14 karat yellow gold adorned by diamonds and sapphires. Square design
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier 1930 Business Card Box Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER 1930 card box in striped 14K yellow gold, cabochon sapphire and diamonds measuring 8,6 x 6
Category

Vintage 1930s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

CARTIER 1930 Business card box yellow gold
By Cartier
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
CARTIER 1930 Business card box in striped 14K yellow gold, cabochon sapphire and diamonds measuring
Category

Vintage 1930s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier, a Charming 18 Karat Gold Cigarette Holder
By Cartier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Cartier, A Charming 18K Gold Cigarette Holder with original box. Measures 4" long Weighs 7.4
Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

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Cartier Gold Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact cartier gold case you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 134 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a cartier gold case from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing cartier gold case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A cartier gold case can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 32, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a cartier gold case for sale for women should be easy, but there are 61 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Gold Case?

The price for a cartier gold case starts at $299 and tops out at $182,000 with these objets-dart-vertu, on average, selling for $9,500.

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For its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational.

Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) — who was born into poverty — founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories.

Under the leadership of Louis-François’s son, Alfred, who took over in 1874, business boomed. Royalty around the world wore Cartier pieces, including Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the Maharaja of Patiala and King Edward VII, who had 27 tiaras made by the jewelry house for his coronation in 1902 and issued Cartier a royal warrant in 1904. (Today, the British royal family still dons Cartier pieces; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, regularly sports a Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch.)

Cartier’s golden years, however, began when Alfred introduced his three sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, to the business. The brothers expanded Cartier globally: Louis reigned in Paris, Pierre in New York and Jacques in London, ensuring their brand’s consistency at their branches across the world. The trio also brought in such talents as Charles Jacqueau and Jeanne Toussaint.

One of Cartier’s earliest major successes was the Santos de Cartier watch — one of the world's first modern wristwatches for men. (Previously, a large number of people were using only pocket watches.) Louis designed the timepiece in 1904 for his friend, popular Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to be able to check the time more easily while flying.

Cartier’s other famous timepieces include the Tank watch, which was inspired by the linear form of military tanks during World War I, and the so-called mystery clocks. Invented by watchmaker and magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin and later crafted exclusively for Cartier in the house’s workshop by watchmaker Maurice Couët, the mystery clocks were so named because the integration of glass dials on which the clocks’ hands would seemingly float as well as structures that are hidden away within the base give the illusion that they operate without machinery.

On the jewelry side of the business, Cartier’s internationally renowned offerings include the Tutti Frutti collection, which featured colorful carved gemstones inspired by Jacques’s trip to India and grew in popularity during the Art Deco years; the panthère motif, which has been incorporated into everything from brooches to rings; and the Love bracelet, a minimal, modernist locking bangle inspired by medieval chastity belts that transformed fine jewelry.

While the Cartier family sold the business following the death of Pierre in 1964, the brand continues to innovate today, renewing old hits and creating new masterpieces.

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Questions About Cartier
  • 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 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 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
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier rose gold doesn't tarnish but over many years of wearing, rose gold generally is said to become darker. Rose gold allegedly becomes slightly yellower in tone, toward a traditional gold.
  • 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 ExpertDecember 17, 2024
    No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Cartier engagement ring can cost between $3,000 and $800,000. The price depends on the diamond's carat weight and quality.
  • 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. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cartier watches are considered luxury watches. Cartier is a noted jeweler, taking that attention to detail and access to high-quality metals and jewels to their watches—they spare no expense and are highly desirable. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Cartier watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cartier pieces may be cheaper in Paris than they are in the U.S., but that's because of the exchange rate. Cartier doesn't price the pieces depending on the country.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Cartier is worth varies. Many Cartier pieces do appreciate in value over time, but their potential selling prices depend on their age, style, type, availability and other factors. The condition also greatly impacts value, and there can be variability between very similar pieces. For example, one 1930 Tutti Frutti fetched $1.34 million at an auction in 2020, but a simpler one sold for $508,000 in 2023. Because it can be difficult to estimate the value of a piece on your own, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Shop a wide variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

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