Cartier

The famous jewelry and watchmaker Cartier is extremely pleased to unveil its first timepiece, which requires no adjustment: the Concept ID One watch needs neither regulating the balance wheel screw, nor adjusting the balance spring or modifying its active length. It is also free from regulating the position of the paddles on the anchor.

Due to the advanced materials and cutting edge technologies, employed in manufacturing of this progressive concept model, it can easily do without any adjustment components, which are usually an integral part of a mechanical movement.

The Concept ID One watch from Cartier comes with a unique 46 mm case, rendered in niobium-titanium. Both front and backsides of this innovative watch are fitted with sapphire crystals. read more

Cartier fans will surely be excited to see the latest timekeeping creation of the brand - the Rotonde de Cartier Flying Tourbillon Skeleton watch. The new Cartier watch will be unveiled at the upcoming SIHH 2010 to start on 18 January 2010.

The Rotonde de Cartier Flying Tourbillon Skeleton watch fascinates the glance by every single detail reflecting its sophisticated nature. Your attention will be caught by a flying tourbillon. Moreover, the watch demonstrates the brand’s exclusive hand-wound movement – the Cartier Caliber 9455 MC - that rests inside the well-balanced skeletonized dial.

This design makes the movement inside seem really tiny. The design peculiarity of the movement is the Cartier “C” that makes part of the tourbillon carriage. read more

The legendary watch and jewelry company Cartier is pleased to unveil its novel "Les Must" collection, which includes appealing models for men and women. The timepieces will be available in the brand’s boutiques all around the world.

Besides watches, the "Les Must Collection" also comprises leather goods, jewelry, accessories, and gifts. The line is brand new, although it is named the same as the "Les Must de Cartier" assemblage introduced in 1970.

The first models to be presented are Tank Solo and Ronde Solo.

The small model of the Cartier Tank Solo watch features a steel case that incorporates a crown embellished with circular graining and a spinel cabochon in blue. read more

The famous watchmaker Cartier is delighted to present its novel “Captive” watch at the SIHH exhibition, which is scheduled for 2010.

The “Captive” watch from Cartier features an oversized case, measuring 35 mm in diameter. It is sculptured in 18 carat rhodium-plated white gold.

The timepiece exposes a rhodium-plated white gold dial, studded with round diamonds and protected by a sapphire crystal. The case of the model is fitted with a bezel, also adorned with round diamonds. The total weight of the diamonds, the “Captive” model is embellished with, constitutes 3 carats.

The timekeeper focuses on the essential: displaying the hours and minutes. Animating these functions is a quartz movement. The watch boasts 30-meter water-resistance.

The new Cartier watch is mounted on a light grey brushed canvas strap. It is equipped with an adjustable folding clasp, done in 18 carat rhodium-plated white gold.


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The Santos 100 chronograph is crafted in an amorphous diamond-like carbon (ADLC) and rose gold.

Cartier says, ADLC stands out of all other coating methods due to its unique property of the coating thickness, implying it will not demonstrate a contrasting color in case of scratching.

Besides, the case is distinguished by a fingerprint-resistant treatment, so there will not be left a fingerprint while touching it. According to Cartier, this process of specific treatment is applied in military equipment and the brand possesses exclusive rights to use the treatment in question for timepieces.

Cartier offers three interpretations - the Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph, Santos 100 XL and Santos 100. Both XL models boast a diameter of 38 mm, while the smaller one is equal to 32 mm.


Discover a fine range of Cartier Santos watches:
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The case of the Cartier watch is crafted from solid 18-K yellow gold successfully mixed with stylish black rubber and majestic diamonds. The Cartier Pasha Seatimer paralizes the glance due to its extra-large volumes and simply amazes by its extravagance. read more

The Ballon bleu de Cartier Flying Tourbillon watch has become the first timekeeping creation of the brand crowned by the prestigious Geneva Seal hallmark.

The watch, a true instrument of High Watchmaking, features a 46 mm 18K pink gold case with the outstanding cabochon and profiled refinement.

The heart of the Cartier watch is 9452 MC caliber, an exceptional manufacture-crafted mechanical tourbillon movement with manual winding. The tourbillon on the Ballon bleu de Cartier watch has been designed with irresistible aesthetic appeal. The tourbillon carriage seems to 'fly' over the bridges and to float freely above the dial.

The slate-colored guilloche dial reveals a sun-ray open-worked grid with Roman numerals. It is completed with sword-shaped, blued-steel hands. The watch embraces the wrist with a brown alligator strap fitted with dual adjustment folding clasp. read more

Baignoire is the name of one of the most distinctive lady’s watch designs created by Cartier. The line was initially introduced in the 1920’s.

The name of the watch was suggested by a bathtub as the shape of its case reminds a bathtub's rim. The shape of the case is simple yet elegant. It is an interpretation of the tonneau case.

The new Cartier Baignoire watch is animated by an ultra-thin manually wound movement - Piaget 430C. The case of the timepiece is produced from 18-karat gold. The solid silver dial demonstrates sunburst guilloche.  read more

At present day Cartier Santos watches are found among the most highly-demanded timepieces of the brand. Santos does not simply denote the name of a successful Cartier watch. read more

The oversized Cartier Santos Triple 100 watch delivers a great surprise due to the first-ever rotating-dial mechanism united with a skeleton movement. All you have to do is to simply turn the winding crown of the Cartier watch and it will reveal to you a gripping display of its hidden faces. read more

The Cartier Cirque Animalier watch collection unveils majestic jewelry creations depicting various animals crafted in precious metal, and set with gemstones.

The Cartier Cirque Animalier 'Elephant' watch shown reveals an a 18K pink gold case, and an eye-fascinating elephant design in 18K white gold, with emerald eyes. Almost the entire creation is paved with round brilliant diamonds.

The unique timepiece goes on a fabric strap fitted with an 18K pink gold diamond-set buckle. Diamond total weight is about 7.2 carats. The Cartier watch accommodates a Swiss quartz movement, and is fitted with a sapphire crystal.
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The House of Cartier has started a new chapter of its history, having opened up a workshop in the canton of Geneva. Since 1981, Cartier International SA, has been established in Geneva. The new workshop testifies the brand's intention to subscribe to the traditional values of excellence of Swiss watchmaking.

Cartier has opened an assembly and final adjustment workshop in Meyrin that employs ten highly experienced and qualified watchmakers to start with and set to grow very rapidly. The new workshop confirms Cartier' s priority of being based in the heart of Geneva, the birthplace of most prestigious watchmaking.
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The House of Cartier, one of the most famous and prestigious watch brands in the world, has joined the extremely limited group of watch manufactures certified to display the highly sought-after Geneva Seal. Cartier master craftsmen have developed and crafted the calibre 9452 MC now crowned by the prestigious certification.

The Geneva Seal dates back to the 19th century, initiated by a guild plagued by counterfeit products. Nowadays it is the true symbol of watchmaking perfection. The certification was enacted into law in 1886, thus representing one of the oldest professional labels. The Geneva Seal is recognized as an indication of independent origin and a guarantee of perfect quality.
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It was Louis-Francois Cartier, a gifted jewelry master, who gave birth to the company. Cartier's masterpieces were worn by many crowned heads of Europe. read more