Cartier

Cartier is a leading French luxury manufacture of watches and was founded in 1847. Today, Cartier belongs to the Richemont Group (Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Panerai, Piaget). Cartier watches are collected and admired by celebrieties, royals, affluent aficionados and passionate watch collectors alike.

FEATURE

What Makes a Dive Watch a Dive Watch?

One leading source offers a definitive answer to the question of what determines whether a timepiece can legitimately be called a “dive watch” or “divers’ watch” in this article.

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Sep 26, 2017 by WatchTime

WatchTime New York Welcomes Record Number of Guests and Brands in Third Year

WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch event for collectors and enthusiasts, wrapped up the show’s third year at Manhattan's Gotham Hall yesterday. The two-day event began with a sold-out VIP cocktail on Friday, October 13, followed by a full day of educational panels, seminars, tours, and events on Saturday, October 14.

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Oct 16, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Test Case: Reviewing the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver

In this test feature from WatchTime we take a look at the Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver. Find out from our review if this watch is more than just a pretty face.

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Sep 20, 2017 by WatchTime

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

My 7 Most Iconic Chronograph Watches; What are Yours?

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer offers up a personal list of Seven Iconic Chronograph Watches, including the TAG Heuer Carrera and the Rolex Daytona.

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Aug 29, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

Watches With Diamonds? Here Are 5 That Men Can Actually Wear

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer showcases 5 men’s watches with diamonds that you'll actually want to wear, with models from Rolex, Patek Philippe and others.

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Aug 28, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

EXPERT ADVICE:

Which Watch Brands Are Most Likely to Increase in Value?

It's a question watch collectors — especially new ones — always want answered: What watches that tend to increase in value over time? FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer shares his insights and delves into the most collectible watch models from brands like Rolex, Omega, and Audemars Piguet.

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Aug 17, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

10 Milestone Moments in the History of the Wristwatch

Today it is common to wear a watch on one’s wrist, but it was a different story around 100 years ago. World War I, which started in 1914 and ended in 1918, brought to the battlefield much that was new — airplanes, mustard gas, military tanks. It also brought something new to civilian society: wristwatches,...

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Aug 14, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH QUIZ:

Appearance’s Sake: How Much Do You Know About the History of Watch Design?

When deciding if a watch suits your needs, its design is likely the first thing you notice. And iconic watch models tend to have at least one iconic design element. How well do you know about some of the most important ones? Take our quiz and find out for yourself.

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Aug 12, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Progress Through Technology: 10 Tourbillon Watches with High-Tech Designs

Audi’s "progress through technology" motto also applies to the importance of the tourbillon for watch design, because this eye-catching complication greatly enhances a timepiece’s visual appeal. From our Special Design Issue, here are 10 highly technical tourbillon watches.

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Aug 2, 2017 by Alexander Krupp

FROM WATCHTIME INDIA

Collector Profile: Roni Madhvani, the Watch Hunter of Africa

Roni Madhvani, a Kampala-based businessman, has acquired one of the most revered collections of vintage Patek Philippe watches in the world. In this profile from the landmark fifth anniversary issue of our sister magazine WatchTime India, editor Neha S. Bajpai brings you a rare peek into this enviable collection of timepieces.

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Jul 26, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH REVIEW:

Well-Rounded: The Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph

We study the styling of the Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph and test its in-house movement in this review feature from the WatchTime archives. Original photos are by OK-Photography.

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Jul 11, 2017 by Martina Richter

BASELWORLD 2017:

The Baselworld Watch Fair: 10 Things to Know

What is Baselworld, exactly? Why is it so important? What happens there? Can I go? For the answers to these and more questions, read on. We’ve put together a list of 10 watch-centric FAQs.

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Mar 20, 2017 by WatchTime

NEWS

Montblanc Summit Collection: The First Smartwatches from Richemont

Montblanc was one of the first luxury watch brands to embrace the trend of wearable technology, with the release of its e-strap models in 2015. Now the watch-and-pen powerhouse becomes the first brand owned by the luxury group Richemont to release a full-fledged smartwatch, called the Montblanc Summit. Read on for details and pricing.

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Mar 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH INDUSTRY

5 Major Trends at SIHH 2017: Will Baselworld Follow Suit?

For the first time ever, SIHH opened its doors to end consumers on its last day: a great opportunity for the 15,000 visitors to discover some of the world’s most important watch brands. Also, a great way to get a better overview of where the industry might be heading in 2017 — and what we might expect from the watch industry's biggest showcase, Baselworld 2017, next week. Here's a look at five major watch-world trends.

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Mar 10, 2017 by Roger Ruegger

From Watch-Insider.com:

Vintage Style: 10 Modern Re-Editions of Vintage Watches

With many brands in the watch world releasing modern takes on old classics, our Watch Insider lists his personal choices for 10 of the best of these re-editions that have debuted within recent years. He includes watches from brands like Alpina, TAG Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre and others.

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Mar 9, 2017 by Alexander Linz

Presidents' Day Special

First Watch: U.S. Presidents and Their Timepieces

WatchTime shares, in this feature on U.S. presidents and their watches, what brands graced the wrists and waistcoasts of our chief executives, such as JFK's Omega Ultra Thin and Bill Clinton's Cartier Ballon Bleu.

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Feb 20, 2017 by Norma Buchanan

SIHH 2017:

Cartier Introduces Drive de Cartier Extra-Flat and Moon Phases

One year ago, Cartier launched the Drive de Cartier collection. Now the collection expands with two new models: the Drive de Cartier Extra Flat and the Drive de Cartier Moon Phases, both presented at SIHH 2017.

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Jan 30, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

PHOTO GALLERY:

Impressions and Images from SIHH 2017

As the first luxury watch fair of the year, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is a much-anticipated event for journalists and watch enthusiasts alike. If weren't able to attend, enjoy these photos to get an impression of SIHH 2017 and the luxury watches that debuted there.

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Jan 22, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

SIHH 2017:

The Panther Prowls Again: Cartier Resurrects an Iconic Collection (Updated with Live Photos + Video)

The 1980s is making a comeback – shoulder pads, big hair, and now, the Cartier Panther. Originally introduced in 1984, the Panther collection was the ultimate representative of the signature Cartier motif. It returns this year, along with a very innovative minute repeater watch.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Carol Besler

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

24 Ladies’ Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

The holiday gift-giving season is over, and we stand on the cusp of a New Year. However, as we wrap up our series on notable timepieces from this year's Swiss watch fairs with an array of ladies' watches, in all price ranges, we remind one and all that Valentine's Day is not that far off. Scroll down to check out the selections.

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Dec 31, 2016 by Dara Hinshaw

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

10 Skeleton Watches From the 2016 Swiss Watch Fairs

Skeleton watches remained a popular category at this year's watch fairs. As we approach the end of 2016 and prepare for a new year of watch introductions in 2017, we take a look back at some of the most notable skeleton timepieces launched at this year's SIHH and Baselworld watch fairs. Here are 10 that caught our eye.

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Dec 28, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

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