Cartier Watches

Cartier Watches - Timeless Classics.

After 150 years of artistry, the perfection and precision of a Cartier watch has remained the secret of their success.

Such innovations as the tank watch, the invisible setting and one of the earliest truly water-resistant designs enabled the company to become a leader in fashionable timepieces. Carrying on this tradition, they continue to create new and stunning designs for styles like the Pasha de Cartier, Santos and distinctive Tank watch. Even today, most contemporary Cartier watches are based upon the distinctive designs of founder Louis-Francois Cartier.

Cartier is one of the most famous brand names in the luxury goods market in the world. From its humble beginning in 1847 France, Louis - Francois Cartier operated a jewellery workshop that catered to private clients. Enlisting some of the biggest watchmakers of the time and using their own clock and watch movements; they gained many rich customers and royalty.

Thanks to the patronage of Napoleon III's first cousin, Louis moved into a new location in the fashionable core of Paris. He formed a bond with the great couturier of international renown, Empress Eugenie, which created close privileged connections. Louis, wishing to start a family tradition, taught his son the business and settled in prestigious premises on the elegant and luxurious rue de la Paix. Cartier expanded into New York and London and became the most prestigious jeweler in the world.

Cartier designs tend to be classics, and over a long period of time they have produced high quality watches. Cartier watches are in high demand, not only in the 18k gold models, but the sportier steel models as well. What makes a preowned Cartier watch more desirable an item than Swiss watches of the same period? After all, there are many quality timepieces created with similar high quality craftsmanship. Perhaps the answer is that the glorious history of the Cartier watch contributes to the appeal of these timepieces.

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