Cartier

There are few watch or jewellery houses with a substantial enough history to sustain an in-house antiques department. Cartier, fortunately, has history in troves. So in an anonymous and drab building in Geneva lies Cartier Tradition, entirely dedicated to...  

I didn't know there was such a place specialising in vintage Cartiers. Must be a mecca for those hunters and collectors.

must be an intriguing occupation--involves a historical sense, a technical savvy, and an artistic flare. very cool! thx for sharing J

a wonderful insight. No doubt this Dept within the company goes some way to reinforce and substantiate the brand's heritage which is a key aspect of its positioning and marketing strategy. its a shame however that the main boutiques in London and New York... 

so as you note selection is not always the best. However, Cartier Tradition does source items on clients' behalf. A client should speak to his sales representative who can then convey the request to Cartier Tradition. Some of the items Cartier Tradition s... 

What pieces was the small mechanical movement used in? I would guess the slim tank watches you showed due to the shape. Do they plan on putting the movement back in a watch or selling it as a stand alone historical item? Thanks for the post. I love Cartie... 

The following photo shows a Cartier with the JLC 403 Duoplan movement, larger than the 101 but similar. The 101 was mostly used in pieces similar to this, very tiny ladies watches, with jewels or without. It was also used in pendants, cufflinks and other ...  

must be a great place to work

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