Cartier
The 'jeweler of kings' whose square and geometric case designs, born from early 20th-century Parisian jewelry ateliers, defined modern watch design.
- Founded
- 1847
- Founder
- Louis-François Cartier
- Country
- France
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland (Richemont)
- Status
- Subsidiary of Richemont
- Signature materials
- 18k gold, platinum, steel, synthetic spinel and sapphire cabochons
- Signature movements
- In-house calibres 1904 MC, 9611 MC, 9455 MC skeleton movements
- Notable designers
- Louis Cartier, Jeanne Toussaint
- Collections
- 8
Collections & specifications
Santos
Widely considered the first modern men's wristwatch, created for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and defined by its exposed screws.
- Category
- Aviator dress watch
- Designers
- Louis Cartier
- Case materials
- Steel, 18k yellow and rose gold, two-tone
- Sizes
- 35.1mm, 39.8mm
- Dial
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals and railway track
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- QuickSwitch/SmartLink interchangeable metal bracelet or leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre 1847 MC
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 100m (10 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- WSSA0018, WSSA0037
- Price band
- $7,500–$15,000
Tank
Inspired by the silhouette of WWI Renault tanks, an enduring rectangular icon worn by figures from Andy Warhol to Princess Diana.
- Category
- Dress watch
- Designers
- Louis Cartier
- Case materials
- 18k yellow, white and rose gold, steel, platinum
- Sizes
- 25.4mm x 34.8mm (Tank Louis Cartier), various
- Dial
- Silvered opaline dial with blued steel sword hands
- Crystal
- Sapphire cabochon crown with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather strap with pin or deployant buckle
- Movements
- Calibre 1917 MC, quartz calibre 690
- Movement type
- Manual and automatic mechanical, and quartz
- Power reserve
- 38–40 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Key references
- WGTA0011, W1529856
- Price band
- $3,700–$25,000
Ballon Bleu
A modern Cartier icon with a distinctive curved case and blue sapphire cabochon crown protected by an integrated guard.
- Category
- Round dress watch
- Designers
- In-house design studio
- Case materials
- Steel, 18k pink and yellow gold, two-tone
- Sizes
- 33mm, 36.6mm, 42mm
- Dial
- Silvered guilloché dial with Roman numerals
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Steel bracelet or leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre 1847 MC
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- W69012Z4, WSBB0031
- Price band
- $5,900–$12,000
Panthère
An emblematic 1980s luxury bracelet watch, square-cased and defined by its supple, flat-linked gold or steel bracelet.
- Category
- Bracelet watch
- Designers
- In-house design studio
- Case materials
- Steel, 18k yellow gold, two-tone
- Sizes
- 22mm, 27mm
- Dial
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Integrated Panthère link bracelet
- Movements
- Quartz calibre 690
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Power reserve
- N/A
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Key references
- W2PN0007
- Price band
- $5,500–$12,000
Pasha
Inspired by a legendary Cartier commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakesh, notable for its screw-down crown cap on a chain.
- Category
- Sport dress watch
- Designers
- Gérald Genta (original design concept)
- Case materials
- Steel, 18k rose gold
- Sizes
- 35mm, 41mm
- Dial
- Grid or clou de Paris dial pattern
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Steel bracelet or leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre 1847 MC
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Water resistance
- 100m (10 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- WSPA0009, WSPA0018
- Price band
- $6,700–$14,000
Drive
A cushion-shaped, gently curved case designed for driving comfort, blending sport and formal wear codes.
- Category
- Sport dress watch
- Designers
- In-house design studio
- Case materials
- Steel, 18k pink gold
- Sizes
- 40mm x 41mm
- Dial
- Silvered flinqué dial with railway minute track
- Crystal
- Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre 1904 MC
- Movement type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 48 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Complications
- Date
- Key references
- WSNM0004
- Price band
- $6,500–$13,000
Baignoire
An elongated oval case, Cartier's most feminine and understated silhouette, named for its bathtub-like shape.
- Category
- Dress watch
- Designers
- Louis Cartier
- Case materials
- 18k yellow, white and rose gold
- Sizes
- 23mm x 30.5mm
- Dial
- Silvered opaline dial with Roman numerals
- Crystal
- Sapphire cabochon crown
- Strap / bracelet
- Leather strap
- Movements
- Quartz calibre 057
- Movement type
- Quartz
- Power reserve
- N/A
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Key references
- WJBA0012
- Price band
- $6,700–$14,000
Tortue
One of Cartier's earliest non-round shapes, a rounded rectangular case whose curves evoke a tortoise shell.
- Category
- Dress watch
- Designers
- Louis Cartier
- Case materials
- 18k yellow and rose gold, platinum
- Sizes
- 38mm x 46.1mm (large model)
- Dial
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals
- Crystal
- Sapphire cabochon crown
- Strap / bracelet
- Alligator leather strap
- Movements
- Calibre 1912 MC
- Movement type
- Manual-wind mechanical
- Power reserve
- 38 hours
- Water resistance
- 30m (3 ATM)
- Key references
- WGTA0014
- Price band
- $14,000–$30,000