Cartier is a name synonymous with beauty and quality. The story of how Cartier watches came to be is an interesting one. Today, Cartier is a name that characterizes class and sophistication. For this reason, there are models that go for as much as $67,000. Not all watches are this expensive although most Cartier’s will have a hefty price tag. They didn’t start out quite this way, however.

Cartier watches began in 1847 when Louis-Francois Cartier took ownership of his master’s jewelry workshop at 29 Rue Montogueil in Paris. Later, in 1899 this address would change to 13 Rue de la Paix. This is the street known for grandeur and sumptuousness in Paris. These exquisite watches would grow a rich clientele and fan base all over the world.

In the early years of 1900, an aviator friend of the Cartier family complained about the methods of reading the time from a fob watch while flying. Cartier created a solution in a proto-type wristwatch. This was a common problem of aviators at the time. Cartier was promulgated by the Prince of Wales in 1902 as the Jeweler of Kings for King of Jewelers. Cartier used metals such as platinum, steel, titanium and colorful gold (yellow, white, pink) to create their watches and they still do this today.

Cartier creates watches of every size and design from the mini to the extra large, the round to square and more. They also have jewelry watches, quartz watches and mechanical watches in their lineup.

Sample collections from Cartier watch designs include:

 Cartier Baignoire

 Cartier - Cartier D'Art

 Cartier - Cartier Libre

 Cartier Declaration

 Cartier La Dona de Cartier

 Cartier Lanieres

 Cartier Ligne 21 De Cartier 21 Chronoscaph

 Cartier Ligne 21 De Cartier 21 Must De Cartier

 Cartier Love

 Cartier Pasha De Cartier 32MM

 Cartier Pasha De Cartier 42MM

 Cartier Pasha De Cartier Pasha C

 Cartier Pasha De Cartier Seatimer

 Cartier Privee Cartier Paris

 Cartier Roadster

 Cartier Ronde Louis Cartier

 Cartier Santos De Cartier Santos 100

 Cartier Santos De Cartier Santos De Cartier Galbee

 Cartier Tortue

 Cartier Tank - Tank Francaise

 Cartier Tank - Tank Solo

Many Cartier designs have bold faces, large dials with Roman numerals and other fancy and exquisite features and details setting these fine watches apart from others of their kind. Cartier is truly in a league of its own when it comes to fine watches and dependable quality.

Other hip and modern Cartier designs have come along over the years but all maintain the same famous Cartier elegance. With high quality leather bands, stainless steel bands and bracelets and more, there is a Cartier style for every taste.

As an added bonus to customer quality and care, Cartier offers a specialist restoration service to watches created before the 1970s. This will help keep the quality of the Cartier name alive and well throughout the years.