Luxurious And Perfectly Accurate Watches by Cartier
History of Cartier has been lasting for more than 150 years and during all this time it has been associated with luxury, wealth and power.
The brand was founded by Louis Francois Cartier – the jeweler whose name is known in all over the world. The start of the business was quite successful, however, Cartier was not known to the most rich customers. Soon Cartier got a great chance to become famous. The Cartier workshop got a royal order – jewelry for wedding of Napoleon III. Fantasy and talent of the young jeweler conquered hearts of monarch family and soon Cartier became something more than a famous brand. It became the symbol of luxury. Many famous people bought jewelry from Cartier and considered these pieces of jewelry true masterpieces.
Cartier began making watches in 1983, before the company only had restored watches by other watch makers. In 1893 Cartier signed a contract with Vacheron Constantin. One year was enough to increase sales of watches dramatically. Five years later Cartier released first women’s watch. Though the watch was very beautiful and luxurious it was not sold. Only in 1906 Cartier released its first serial model that was called Tonneau. Tonneau watches had platinum cases with crown that was made out of ruby, sapphire or pearl.
In 1910 Cartier amazed the whole world by production of the first rectangular watch. The model was dedicated to Louis Cartier’s friend Santos Dumont – a famous pilot. The pilot contributed greatly to popularity of the watch.
The famous Tank model was released in 1917. If you compare a Tank produced in the beginning of the 20th century and a modern Tank you will realize that there is almost no difference. The model is so great, that it does not need improvement. Tank is one of the most famous Cartier models. Cartier Tank collection includes a variety of models – Tank Jumping Hour, waterproof Tank, Tank Francoise, Tank Americaine. By the way – automatic Tank Americaine Large is the most popular Cartier model. This watch has elegant and luxurious design. The watch comes with a strap that is made out of alligator leather.
Women also prefer Tank. One of the most popular women’s models is the Tank Americaine small.
Oriental collections are especial pride of Cartier. The first Oriental watch appeared due to a Moroccan pasha who ordered a luxurious waterproof watch. Cartier fulfilled this order and thus the famous Cartier Pasha model, that is very popular today, appeared. Divan series continues Oriental collection by Cartier. These watches are also popular with those who love beautiful and luxurious timepieces.
The main Cartier’s partner is Jaeger-LeCoultre, the partnership between these companies has been lasting for more than a century. Jaeger-LeCoultre invented new movements for the famous Privee Cartier Paris. Collaboration between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Cartier had lasted for more than 75 years and ended only in the end of 1970s when quartz watches appeared. Today the companies collaborate again.
Cartier watches are known in all over the world: Tonneau, Tank, Tortue and many other models. These watches combine perfect watch mechanisms with luxurious look. Watches from Privee Cartier Paris are not an exception, they are made out of high quality materials and they are very accurate like all Cartier watches.
