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Published: March 12, 2007
A timekeeping piece is more than just a watch – it's a piece of jewelry and an art form to be appreciated. Many watches are available to the discerning consumer, but there aren't many who understand and are passionate about creating watches that make a statement. Cartier watches are timeless with their style, and have an air of elegance and intrigue that have graced their watches for over 150 years.
Cartier watches are synonymous with quality – the fine diamonds, metals, leathers, and precious stones used to construct a Cartier watch are precisely maneuvered, making a timepiece that will last and be noticed for generations.
Cartier watches began their reign when an aviator friend of Louis Cartier admitted that he could not read his watch while his hands were at the controls of his plane. Louis Cartier answered his friend with one of the first Cartier watches, the Santos. The large numbers on the watch enabled the aviator to safely keep track of time. Necessity is the mother of invention, and Cartier watches would prove to be quite an invention.
The Cartier Tank watch was released in 1917 and the design was based on the Allied Tank commanders in World War II that defended France. The Cartier tank watch is one of the most recognizable designs in Cartier watches: a long, rectangular face with a band that matches the width of the face. Cartier watches in the Tank series all have the same basic rectangular design, but each style has a small, but distinct difference between them.
The Tank Francaise is constructed with a steel or gold square face with blue hands. These Cartier watches, available at Prestige Time, can range from $3,000-$28,000. The range begins with the basic watch in steel or gold, and ends with the watches constructed with diamond encrusted faces. Tank Americaine Cartier watches have a very retro style, with a long, rectangular face, Roman numerals, blue steel hands, and a date display. These retail from $7,000-$30,000.
The Cartier Pasha watch line was specifically designed for swimmers. Commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakech, the Cartier Pasha watch is one of first the watch designs to be water-resistant. All of the Pasha series have a round face and Arabic numerals. The Pasha series includes the Chronograph, which has a stopwatch mechanism and luminous hand and hour markers.
Cartier watches in the Pasha series are available for $5,000-$30,000, the lower price being the basic watch constructed in stainless steel, the higher price range being constructed of gold. Other Cartier watches in this series are named based on size of the watch face. The 42mm, 35mm, and 32mm are all available from $5,000-$32,000, depending on the decoration on the watch face.
Influenced by the automotive industry, the Cartier Roadster watch was released in 1998, and has become Cartier's runaway success for a new generation. The 1950s automobile inspired the Roadster, and the inspiration can be seen in the sculpted, bold lines that form the face of the watch. These Cartier watches are constructed with a rounded square face, large black Roman numerals, luminous hands, and a magnified date display. Roadsters will range in price from $4,000-$28,000, depending on what material is used – the more gold, diamonds, and other gems, the higher the price.
A Cartier replica watch looks like the real thing, and offers some luxury without the price tag. The only distinct difference between a replica watch and an original Cartier watch is the materials used to make the watch. If a Cartier watch is made in gold, the replica counterpart will likely be made with gold plating. Cartier Replica Watch, an online store, sells replicas of all of the major Cartier designs: Tank, Santos 100, and Pasha. At Watch clone, another retailer of replicas, a Cartier replica watch can be had for thousands less than the original Cartier watches.
Cartier watches will always be a wonderful investment, both monetarily and personally. The watches of the House of Cartier carry with them a legacy of fine design, materials, and craftsmanship that will continue to be known for generations.
Sources:
Cartier. 2005. 7 Mar. 2007 <http://www.cartier.com>.
Cartier Watches. JOMASHOP. 7 Mar. 2007 < http://www.jomashop.com/cartier.html>.
Cartier Watches History. Euro-Replica. 2007. 7 Mar. 2007 <http://www.euro-replica.com/cartier_hist.html& gt;.
Cartier. PrestigeTime. 14 Mar. 2007 <http://www.prestigetime.com>.
Cartier Replica. Watch Clone. 7 Mar. 2007 < http://www.watch-clone.com/cartier_watches.html> ;.
Cartier watches are synonymous with quality – the fine diamonds, metals, leathers, and precious stones used to construct a Cartier watch are precisely maneuvered, making a timepiece that will last and be noticed for generations.
Cartier watches began their reign when an aviator friend of Louis Cartier admitted that he could not read his watch while his hands were at the controls of his plane. Louis Cartier answered his friend with one of the first Cartier watches, the Santos. The large numbers on the watch enabled the aviator to safely keep track of time. Necessity is the mother of invention, and Cartier watches would prove to be quite an invention.
The Cartier Tank watch was released in 1917 and the design was based on the Allied Tank commanders in World War II that defended France. The Cartier tank watch is one of the most recognizable designs in Cartier watches: a long, rectangular face with a band that matches the width of the face. Cartier watches in the Tank series all have the same basic rectangular design, but each style has a small, but distinct difference between them.
The Tank Francaise is constructed with a steel or gold square face with blue hands. These Cartier watches, available at Prestige Time, can range from $3,000-$28,000. The range begins with the basic watch in steel or gold, and ends with the watches constructed with diamond encrusted faces. Tank Americaine Cartier watches have a very retro style, with a long, rectangular face, Roman numerals, blue steel hands, and a date display. These retail from $7,000-$30,000.
The Cartier Pasha watch line was specifically designed for swimmers. Commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakech, the Cartier Pasha watch is one of first the watch designs to be water-resistant. All of the Pasha series have a round face and Arabic numerals. The Pasha series includes the Chronograph, which has a stopwatch mechanism and luminous hand and hour markers.
Cartier watches in the Pasha series are available for $5,000-$30,000, the lower price being the basic watch constructed in stainless steel, the higher price range being constructed of gold. Other Cartier watches in this series are named based on size of the watch face. The 42mm, 35mm, and 32mm are all available from $5,000-$32,000, depending on the decoration on the watch face.
Influenced by the automotive industry, the Cartier Roadster watch was released in 1998, and has become Cartier's runaway success for a new generation. The 1950s automobile inspired the Roadster, and the inspiration can be seen in the sculpted, bold lines that form the face of the watch. These Cartier watches are constructed with a rounded square face, large black Roman numerals, luminous hands, and a magnified date display. Roadsters will range in price from $4,000-$28,000, depending on what material is used – the more gold, diamonds, and other gems, the higher the price.
A Cartier replica watch looks like the real thing, and offers some luxury without the price tag. The only distinct difference between a replica watch and an original Cartier watch is the materials used to make the watch. If a Cartier watch is made in gold, the replica counterpart will likely be made with gold plating. Cartier Replica Watch, an online store, sells replicas of all of the major Cartier designs: Tank, Santos 100, and Pasha. At Watch clone, another retailer of replicas, a Cartier replica watch can be had for thousands less than the original Cartier watches.
Cartier watches will always be a wonderful investment, both monetarily and personally. The watches of the House of Cartier carry with them a legacy of fine design, materials, and craftsmanship that will continue to be known for generations.
Sources:
Cartier. 2005. 7 Mar. 2007 <http://www.cartier.com>.
Cartier Watches. JOMASHOP. 7 Mar. 2007 < http://www.jomashop.com/cartier.html>.
Cartier Watches History. Euro-Replica. 2007. 7 Mar. 2007 <http://www.euro-replica.com/cartier_hist.html& gt;.
Cartier. PrestigeTime. 14 Mar. 2007 <http://www.prestigetime.com>.
Cartier Replica. Watch Clone. 7 Mar. 2007 < http://www.watch-clone.com/cartier_watches.html> ;.
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