Special Features
Cartier is considered a dynasty of elegance, style, and ultimate craftsmanship. Throughout its history, a number of innovations and milestones have helped to firmly establish the company as a leader. Their creation of the wristwatch (as opposed to the then-typical pocket watch) was a daring move - one that revolutionized the industry and remains one of the greatest innovations of watchmaking to this day..
Among the company's special features:
- The first tonneau wristwatch was created by the Cartier artists in 1906. It did not go on sale until 1911.
- Pierre Cartier sold the blue "Hope" diamond in 1910 (previously purchased by Louis in 1909).
- In 1912, the first mystery clock was released by the company.
- Cartier is credited for creating one of the first truly water resistant watches, the Tank, which debuted during the First World War (1933).
Notable Watches by Cartier
Tank - Louis Cartier
This small model has a circular-grained crown set with a sapphire cabochon, a silver grained dial, with an alligator skin strap and pin buckle. With a quartz movement and rectangular rail-track, this watch is one of the newest designs in the collection. It is available in both 18K yellow gold and 18K white gold.
Lanières Tank Allongée
Set with a sapphire cabochon, white translucent lacquered dial and 2 elongated Roman numerals, this 18K pink gold watch has stylish black oxidized steel hands with quartz movement. This model is available with a fabric strap or a three row 18K pink gold bracelet.
Mini Panthère de Cartier
This is the mini version of the watch whose smooth polished bracelet is formed out of pure gold links. A dress watch for everyday wear, this timepiece is characterized by the screw bezel on its dial, rounded corners, and Roman numerals. It comes in an18K white gold case, bezel, and bracelet, set with diamonds.
