Cartier Ronde Louis Diamond Bezel Watch
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 36mm Ronde Louis wristwatch from Cartier. Featuring a silver dial with roman numerals, apple-shaped hands in blued steel and Cartier's hidden signature at VII.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Cartier Ronde Louis 2886 Quartz 29mm 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Cartier Ronde Louis in 18K yellow gold with a sapphire cabochon crown is a dress watch that will never go out of style.
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Model: Ronde Louis Cartier Movement: Manual-Winding Caliber 9754 MC Case: 42mm Case Material: 18K white gold Dial Color: Silver Complications: 24-hour indicator, running seconds Deli...
White Gold
CARTIER 18K White Gold Diamond Dial and Bezel Ronde Louis Cartier 42mm Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A masterful expression of Cartier's timeless elegance and horological artistry, this Ronde Louis Cartier wristwatch seamlessly combines classical design with exceptional gem-setting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Cartier Ronde Louis 36 M.M Rose Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Cartier Ronde Louis 2889 Wrist Watch, 36 M.M. 18k Rose Gold 2 piece water resistant case with Glass Exhibition back.
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, White Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Complete with box. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy...
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004; Black Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
If you have inquiries about this Cartier Ronde Louis watch and be sure to reference W517986.Watch is in Excellent condition.
Certified Authentic, Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier 46800, White Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Ref WR007004. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather Strap band with a 18k White Gold Deploy...
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Watch Marked: Cartier 750 149504RX SWISS MADE WATER RESISTANT Approximate Dimensions: 18 cm (Inner Circumference) 42 mm (Dial Diameter) ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold case ( 33 mm).
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow Gold case ( 33 mm).
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 - Manual winding. 18K Rose Gold case (36 mm) with diamonds.
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 - Manual winding. 18K Rose Gold case (36 mm) with diamonds.
Cartier Ronde Louis Men's 18K Rose Gold Quartz Watch W6801004
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Ronde Louis Men's 18K Rose Gold Quartz Watch W6801004 - Manual wind. 18K Rose Gold (42 mm diameter).
Cartier 18 Karat Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 - Manual winding. 18K Rose Gold case (36 mm) with diamonds .
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 W6800251
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 W6800251 - Manual winding. 18K Rose Gold case with an exposition back (36 mm).
Cartier Ronde Louis W6800251 18K Rose Gold Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Ronde Louis W6800251 / 2889 Watch. 36mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold smoothed bezel.
Cartier Ronde Louis W6800251 18K Rose Gold Watch Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Cartier Ronde Louis W6800251 Watch. 36mm 18K rose gold case. 18K rose gold smoothed bezel.
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 42mm 18KT Rose Gold Watch Ref. WR007001
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A timeless embodiment of Cartier’s elegance, this Ronde Louis model blends classic sophistication with luxurious details.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 1.15 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.15 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K Rose Gold Cream Dial Diamond Ladies Watch WR000351
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The band shows signs of wear. Comes with an original box but no papers. Cartier Ronde Louis WR000351 Details General Information Brand: Cartier Type: Wr...
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand-Wind Mens Watch W6800251
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Mint Condition Cartier Ronde Louis 36mm 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Hand-Wind Mens Watch W6800251.
Sold
H 1.66 in W 0.48 in Dm 1.66 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 18k White Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007002
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
General Category: Luxury Watch Women's Watch Brand and Model: Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Ronde Louis Model Number: WR007002 Specifications: Type: Wristwatch Country/Region of Ma...
18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.42 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.42 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 36mm 18K Rose Gold Cream Dial Hand Wind Watch W6800251
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned very good condition. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Ronde Louis Model Number: W6800251 Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Depart...
Rose Gold
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H 1.15 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.15 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond White Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Excellent Condition. Unworn band. No original box and papers. Comes with chronostore box. General Information: Brand: Cartier Model: Ronde Louis Model Number: 2887 Type: W...
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond White Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Unworn band. Excellent condition. No original box and papers. General Information Brand: Cartier Model Name: Ronde Louis Model Number: 2887 Type: Wristwatch Department: W...
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007001
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned in good condition. Factory Set 60 brilliant-cut diamond bezel. The band shows signs of wear. It comes with an original box but papers are not included. General Information...
Rose Gold
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H 1.42 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.42 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 36mm 18K Rose Gold Cream Dial Hand Wind Mens Watch W6800251
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
General Category: Luxury Watch Men's Watch Brand and Model: Brand: Cartier Model: Cartier Ronde Louis Model Number: W6800251 Specifications: Type: Wristwatch Country/Region of Manufa...
Rose Gold
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H 1.42 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.42 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind Watch WR000651
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned fair condition. Visible Signs of wear on the strap. The original box and papers are not included.
Rose Gold
Sold
H 1.15 in W 0.28 in Dm 1.15 in
Cartier Ronde Louis 29mm 18K White Gold Diamond Cream Dial Ladies Watch 2887
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned good condition. Signs of wear on the band.
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind WR000451
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Any warranties offered by us are done so strictly through us using our own authorized watchmakers. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Women ...
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Rose Gold Diamond Silver Dial Hand Wind WR000651
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
We do not defraud Customs. * Warranties provided by us are exclusively handled by our own certified watchmakers. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Unisex Adult Model N...
Rose Gold
Cartier 18k Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 W6800251
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Ronde Louis Ladies Watch 2889 W6800251 - Manual winding. 18K Rose Gold case with diamond bezel (36 mm).
Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Rose Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007001
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Covered by a 2-year Chronostore warranty. Brand: Cartier Type: Wristwatch Department: Unisex Adult Model Number: WR007001 Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Style: Luxu...
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Whtie Gold Diamond White Dial Hand Wind Watch WR007002
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-Owned and in excellent condition. Factory Set 60 brilliant-cut diamond bezel. Comes with an original box but papers are not included. Covered by a 2-year Chronostore warranty.
18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Mecanique Guilloche Dial Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic men’s Cartier Ronde Louis Mecanique in 18k yellow gold with new Alligator strap and original Cartier 18k Deployant buckle. Ivory and black guilloche dial with Roman Numeral...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis W6800251 in yellow gold with a Cream dial 36mm Manual watch
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
If you have inquiries about this Cartier Ronde Louis watch please reference W526783.Watch is in Excellent condition.
Yellow Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551.
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WR000251
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch WR000251.
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W6801005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch W6801005.
Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, Silver Dial, Certified &
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Reference #: WR007004.
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Reference #: WR007004.
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier WR007004, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Reference #: WR007004.
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551 Box Card
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis White Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000551 Box Card.
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000651 Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Diamond Mens Watch WR000651 Box Papers.
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W6800151
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Silver Dial Ladies Watch W6800151.
Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007002
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007002.
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007001
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007001.
Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch W6801005
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis Rose Gold Silver Dial Automatic Mens Watch W6801005.
Rose Gold, Silver
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier No-Ref, Silver Dial, Certified
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier Reference #: No-ref#.
Cartier Yellow Gold Ronde Louis Wristwatch Ref W6800251
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Mens 36mm Cartier Ronde Louis 18k Yellow Gold Watch W/ Skeleton Back, Ref W6800251, Retails $13,700.
18k Gold
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H 1.15 in Dm 1.15 in
Cartier Full Set Ronde Louis Cartier Pink Gold 18K Diamonds Or Rose Diamants
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Watch Ronde Louis Cartier 29mm by Cartier rose gold (case, and buckle) - diamond crowned and diamonds cased.
Diamond, 18k Gold
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W 1.66 in L 1.66 in
Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 18k White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel & Pave Dial
By Cartier
Located in Surfside, FL
Ref WR007004. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buck...
White Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 18k White Gold Factory Diamond Bezel and Pave Dial
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Ref WR007004. Fine Pre-owned Cartier Watch. Certified preowned Cartier Ronde Louis WR007004 watch is made out of white gold on a Black Leather strap with a 18k White Gold Deploy buck...
Cartier Rose Gold Ronde Louis Cartier Diamond Wristwatch Ref WR000651
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pre-owned Ronde Louis Cartier wristwatch (ref. WR000651), featuring a mechanical manual winding movement; silvered grained dial with black Roman numerals; sapphire-crystal, transpare...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch Wr007001
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Ronde Louis 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Mens Watch WR007001.
Rose Gold
Cartier Santos De Cartier Chronograph Two Tone Custom Diamond Watch W2SA0008
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Cartier Series: Santos Model: W2SA0008 Case Diameter: 44 mm Bracelet: 18k yellow gold / stainless steel Bezel: Custom diamond set Dial: Silver Carat Weight: 30.00 carats in ...
Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
$13,095
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Cartier Tank 1710 Américaine Diamond Bezel Quartz 18K Gold Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Tank Américaine watch with diamond bezel and bracelet in 18K yellow gold, featuring a rectangular 19 x 34.5mm case and quartz movement. Designed with timeless Roman numerals ...
18k Gold
Audemars Piguet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Brand: Audemars Piguet Collection: Royal Oak Offshore Movement Type: Automatic – Caliber 3126/3840 Case Material: 18K White Gold Diamond Setting: Diamonds across the watch – inc...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier Delices Pink Gold Diamond -Set Bracelet Watch ref 3382 Brand/Designer: CARTIER Model Name: Delices De Cartier Reference Number: 3382 Gender: Ladies Movement: Quartz Cas...
Diamond, Gold
$2,000,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
An Extraordinary Legacy in Diamond Form: The Harry Winston 28.13ct Masterpiece When rarity meets refinement, the result is nothing short of legendary. This original Harry Winston cre...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$6,560Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Happy Sport Diamond Watch Ss 5 Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful Chopard Happy Sport watch with 5 diamond on dial as well as pave set diamonds around the dial on the case, original by Cartier. Authentic Chopard watch! Details: 27/8294-23...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier Santos Large Customized Watch
By Cartier
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Original Cartier WSSA0018 Men's Santos Large Size With Date Customized F/VS1 24.90 Cts Diamonds. Complete with box and paper . Note: Diamonds are aftermarket.
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Iced Out Watch W20073X8
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel Iced Out Watch W20073X8. This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blemishes. All our wa...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
$7,019 / item
H 1.19 in W 0.99 in
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch #2465
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch 25mm x 30mm #2465 Cartier Tank Francaise Ladies Medium Model Custom Diamonds Steel Watch. Watch has been fully...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier 18K Rose Gold Captive WG600003 Ladies Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship of the Cartier Captive de Cartier WG600003—a luxurious timepiece designed for the discerning woman. Meticulously crafted fr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,200 / item
Dm 1.38 in
Cartier Pasha #2324 Stainless Steel Pink Diamond Dial Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pasha #2324 automatic stainless steel watch. 35mm stainless steel case, custom 2 row diamond bezel, custom diamond dial. Watch has been fully polished, serviced and there are...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Cartier W1556240 Rotonde De Cartier 3771 42mm 18K Rose Gold Box Papers
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W1556240 3771 Year: 2017 Model: Cartier Rotonde De Cartier Case Material: 18K Rose Gold Band: Brown Leather Bezel: 18K Rose Gold Dial: Silvered Guilloche Dial Face: ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co., 5.06 Carats Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful engagement ring crafted by Tiffany & Co. boasts one emerald cut diamond weighing 5.06 carats with F color, VS2 clarity, surrounded by 28 calibre cut baguettes weighing...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Santos Galbee Silver Dial Small Steel Ladies Watch W20056D6/1565
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your wrist game with this stunning Cartier Santos Galbee Women's Wristwatch. Perfect for any occasion, this wristwatch is a must-have for those who appreciate timeless style ...
Steel
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.
Find contemporary and vintage Cartier watches, engagement rings, necklaces and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
Find antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches for sale on 1stDibs.
Style, craft and heritage combine to make these designs undeniable classics.
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.
These companies have stood the test of time, making exceptional pieces for generations.
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