Cartier watches
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, who took over the workshop of his master, Adolphe Picard.
About Cartier
The house remained under family control until 1964, is now part of the Swiss Richemont Group, and is still headquartered in Paris.
Its watchmaking story is closely tied to the Santos. In 1904 the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont asked Louis Cartier for a watch he could read while flying, and the Santos was the result. The Santos and the Tank remain Cartier's best known watch families.
Key movements
- Cartier calibre 1917 MC 2 references
- Cartier calibre 1853 1 reference
- Cartier calibre 8971 1 reference
- Cartier calibre 1847 MC 1 reference
- Unknown calibre Unspecified Quartz 1 reference
Cartier guides
Cartier questions
How many Cartier watches are on Watchnik?
Watchnik lists 5 Cartier models and 6 references.
When was Cartier founded?
Cartier was founded in 1847 and is based in Paris, France.
What case sizes do Cartier watches come in?
Recorded case diameters run from 22 mm to 36.6 mm across the 6 references.
Which movement is used most in Cartier watches?
The Cartier calibre 1917 MC appears in the most references, 2 of them.
What is the largest Cartier collection?
The Tank collection has the most models on Watchnik.