Cartier - Part IV: Vintage pieces from the Cartier archives

Part IV: Vintage pieces from the Cartier archives

Jun 19, 2009,08:28 AM

A selection of notable pieces from the Cartier collection.

Above: Cartier sales ledger c.1875-76

Above: Enamelled pendant watches, Cartier Paris, c. 1874

Above: Brooch watch, c. 1880

Above: Pair of Cartier tonneau wristwatches, c. 1908 and 1911 (top and bottom respectively); inspiration for Bagnoire

Above: Strut clock with calendar and moon phase, Cartier Paris, c. 1912

Above: Minute repeater wristwatch with double chapter ring, c. 1912

Above: Santos, c. 1914, and Santos Droit, c. 1915 (top and bottom respectively)

Above: Wristwatch from Cartier Paris, c. 1924

Above: Minute repeater pocket watch with jumping hours, c. 1921

Above: Cloche shaped wristwatch, c. 1923

Above: Jumping hour pocket watch with display back, c. 1923

Above: Wristwatch from Cartier Paris, c. 1924

Above: Triple time zone pocket watch, c. 1927

Above: Tank a Guichet, c. 1928

Above: Travel clock, c. 1928

Above: Tortue Monopusher chronograph, c. 1929

Above: Whisky bottle clock, c. 1930

Above: Mystery pocket watch, c. 1931

Above: World time pocket watch, c. 1940

Above: Double strap wristwatch, Cartier London, c. 1970

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Part IV: Vintage pieces from the Cartier archives

By: SJX : June 19th, 2009-08:28

A selection of notable pieces from the Cartier collection. Above: Cartier sales ledger c.1875-76 Above: Enamelled pendant watches, Cartier Paris, c. 1874 Above: Brooch watch, c. 1880 Above: Pair of Cartier tonneau wristwatches, c. 1908 and 1911 (top and b...

Double strap Wrist Watch

By: VPREGULATOR : June 19th, 2009-20:47

Jia Xian Has Cartier made any more of the double strap watches since 1970?

I am not sure, let me find out. [nt]

By: SJX : June 19th, 2009-21:18

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Cartier has no made such a watch recently

By: SJX : June 20th, 2009-00:42

for at least a decade. Such models can only be found as vintage watches on the secondary market. But as Geo notes, Roger Dubuis does make a double strap wristwatch, though it is quartz. - SJX

The Roger Dubuis model is "Too Much" and predominantly

By: happyguy1688 : June 20th, 2009-08:02

mechanical at least in the good old days when Roger dubuis the man was still with the company............bump (nt)

I had in mine the "Follow Me"

By: SJX : June 20th, 2009-09:02

the cross-shaped watch with double strap. But you are right, the Too Much rectangular mechanical is also available with double strap. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2009-06-20 09:04:50

Saw the Whiskey Bottle Clock in Beverly Hills boutique...

By: patrick_y : June 19th, 2009-22:52

Saw the Whiskey Bottle Clock in the Beverly Hills boutique during their special 100 Years of Cartier exhibit. Some beautiful pieces. Some pieces seem to be inspired by Patek Philippe movements; possibly reflective of Cartier's partnership with Patek in th...

Great read SJX, thanks!

By: Geo : June 19th, 2009-23:09

What a beautiful history Cartier has and it's actually the only company that makes so good and successful use of their past. Many models have hardly changed and are still in the collection. From what I know there was only one Double strap wristwatch, in t...

Great informative post, SJX!

By: dxboon : June 20th, 2009-00:33

Thanks for the post, SJX! Cartier has some iconic watch designs in their portfolio. The Santos line is one of my favorites, and is recognizable on someone's wrist from several paces away. I appreciate Cartier's craftsmanship, not just on their watches, bu...

Cool ! At least a CD-ROM......

By: MTF : June 20th, 2009-09:20

worth of data. Thanks SJX and Cartier for the information. Does Cartier have a dedicated archivist and Internet liaision personnel? There is a lot of history to find and it may not be electronic-friendly..... Regards,MTF

Wow thanks for the post SJX

By: AnthonyTsai : June 20th, 2009-09:58

That must have taken at least an hour to comple and assemble all the pics and text together from the press kit and then add in your own comments. Great work and thanks SJX! Cheers, Anthony This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-06-20 09:59:35

Another treat SJX ... thank you ...

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 22nd, 2009-05:36

you made my vacations even more pleasant Regards Damian