Known as a premium luxury brand, Cartier is a brand associated with royalty and prestige, often referred to as the jeweler to kings. As a jewel and watchmaker, the company's innovations and technical mastery of jewel making have been applied to their watchmaking processes, helping them carve out a special place within the luxury market scene. That's why so many watch enthusiasts invest in them. Cartier watches are simple, stylish, with clean lines that exude sophistication and elegance, making you fall in love with them at first sight. Here are a few more reasons why Cartier watchers are worth your time and money.
The rich history behind the company
Louis-Francois Cartier founded Cartier in 1847. His son, Yafa Cartier, inherited the reins in 1874; however, it's the grandchildren, Louis Cartier, Pierre Cartier, and Jess Cartier, who turned the company into a global success. Since Cartier started primarily focused on jewelry manufacture, their watchmaking strongly emulates and echoes their jewel lines' motifs, making them incredibly popular as dress watches. These motifs, inspired by art, history, and travel, such as the raging panther, have helped set Cartier apart from other watchmakers. The first Cartier watch was made in 1904 for the pilot Alberto Santos-Dumont; it was known as the Cartier Santos. This was to be the first in the now very famous Santos line of Cartier watches, and it marked the start of an illustrious watchmaking career that has spanned over a century.
A wide range of uniquely inspired products
Wristwatches have been around for years, even as early as the 16th century. However, they were mostly decorative and not very accurate. They were also primarily focused on women, while pocket watches were marketed as the ideal man's watch. However, due to their convenience and improved precision, men started using wristwatches. This is how the Santos line was born. Other iconic members of the Cartier watch family include the tank series inspired by war tanks' unique beauty. The Tank watch series is still at the core of Cartier's men's watch collections even though they have changed dramatically over time.
Along with creating the men's line, Cartier created women's watches too, such as petite, more feminine versions of the Santos and Tank lines with the 1906 Tonneau and 1928 Tortue being flagship pieces. The Panthere line was created to pay tribute to Jeanne Toussaint's feline-inspired designs. The watches come in distinct round and rectangular-shaped models showered in extravagant jewels and elegant finishes.
Technical and design mastery
There are many Cartier watches available, and each watch is a testament to the technical mastery and design. Cartier credits itself on having creatively technical watches that are ingeniously designed. Take the Calibre de Cartier Diver; besides being a wonderful timepiece, it is also considered a professional tool watch. It is a perfect combination of functionality and luxury, a certified diving watch that works as a great sporty timepiece.
Cartier watches are an investment. Their timepieces are made from premium materials that each watch feels indulgent when worn. Aside from getting a wonderfully designed timepiece, you also get the prestige that comes with owning a high-end watch. Their close attention to detail and wonderful craftsmanship ensure that every watch exudes elegance and embodies sophistication, something worth your time and money.
