Cartier
watch
Cartier
SA is a French jeweller and watch manufacturer. The company has a long
and distinguished history of serving royalty, as well as stars and
celebrities. One Prince of Wales hailed Cartier as "Joaillier des Rois,
Roi des Joailliers" (Jeweller to Kings, King of Jewellers"). Cartier
received an order for 27 tiaras for the coronation of the future King.
King Edward VII was crowned in 1902 and in 1904 he honoured the Company
with the Royal warrant of supplier to the Royal Court of England.
Similar warrants soon followed from the courts of Spain, Portugal,
Russia, Siam, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, Romania, Egypt and finally
Albania, and also from the House of Orleans and the Principality of
Monaco.
Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during
the First
World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the
Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first
water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who
requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his
swimming pool and not lose track of time.
Interpretation of Cartier's signature Tank design,
the Tank Francaise is a stylish blend of strength and beauty. This
smaller version features a thin curved steel case on an elegant brushed
steel bracelet with polished borders and a hidden deployment clasp.
Visible beneath the sapphire crystal, the off-white dial boasts bold
black Roman numerals, blue steel sword hands, and the Cartier name. An
octagonal crown, appointed with a blue spinel cabochon, adds a
distinctive touch. A sophisticated accent for any occasion, this watch
offers Cartier calibre 057 quartz movement and is rated water resistant
to 30 meters.
And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also
credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp
in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe. Modern
Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early
fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors,
Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes
(round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional
materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic,
an elegant blend of classic and modern design.
