![]() Each watch was hand crafted in the jewellery workshops before being handed to the watchmakers to make up into the finished piece. At this time, under the oversight of Jean-Jacques Cartier*, Cartier created some of the most interesting and now sought after designs of the vintage watch world such as the Maxi Oval and the Crash. ‘Cartier started to produce wristwatches in their London workshops in the 1960s at the absolute height of the ‘swinging sixties’ when London’s influence and creativity was reverberating around the world. Fast forward to the 1960’s and 70’s and it was Cartier London’s turn to make unique and fascinating wristwatch designs. But it is Cartier’s history in making wristwatches that forms the backdrop to understanding the value of this exceedingly rare Cartier Pebble ‘Turtle’ wristwatch which Bonhams auction house have just sold for £225,250, including premium.Ĭartier, Paris was amongst the first watchmakers and retailers to offer wristwatches to the market in the early 1900s including the famed Santos-Dumont, Tank, and Tonneau wristwatch designs. Made by clockmaker Maurice Couët for Louis Cartier in Paris. One of the most collectable Cartier horological pieces is a Model A, ‘ Pendule Mystérieuse’ Clock first produced around 1912. Horology has always formed an important part of the Cartier story. Today, Cartier is part of the Richemont luxury group. From these three locations ‘iconic’ pieces were designed and launched to the world. His brother, Pierre would go onto set up Cartier in New York. In 1902 Jacques established Cartier in London. ![]() Louis would stay in Paris taking over from his father Alfred. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier the business was famously later expanded by his three grandsons Louis, Jacques, and Pierre Cartier. Cartier and style tend to go-together, from the glamour of the prestigious Maison’s jewellery collections to its fashion accessories. ![]()
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