Cartier
Watches, a Brief Introduction
In 1847 Louis-Francois Cartier started the
Cartier factory in Paris which is hailed as the ultimate
fashion destination. His reputation in those days was that of the master
craftsman of jewelry for royalty and nobility. Though Patek Philippe was the
one who made a detour from the tradition of pocket watches and made the first
pocket watch it was Cartier who popularized this tradition. Eventually, as
watches became more popular among the people his grandson launched the first of
the Cartier fashion watch series called the Santos
There has
been a few fascinating launches of the Cartier watches which the world has not
forgotten. The Santos , The Bagnoir, The Tank and the Pasha
are scintillating watch models that will amaze the world for a thousand years.
Remember that these watches were launched nearly a century ago. This is the
beauty of Cartier, timeless and traditional at the same time.
The
fabled watch celebrated the great American invention of the Tank which in those
days was a mobile fort impenetrable to any external forces. Cartier Tank also
has the great resilience of the tank. Keeping with the jewelry tradition of
Carrier they have a rich array of ornamental watches tempting to any woman of
taste. In this category belong the celebrated Cartier Tortue, Tank Americanine,
Tank Divan and Tank Bsculatne. These watches have enjoyed amazing popularity
and have been in the market for many years.
Cartier Tank
Francaise
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| Renault Tank that inspired Louis Cartier |
Cartier
Tank Francaise is regarded the world over as the finest specimen of glamour. It
is the watch that is globally accepted the ultimate statement of luxury around
your wrist. There is a prodigal use of gold and diamonds in the watch and no
wonder some of the glamorous men and women own a Cartier. Their clothing is not
complete unless and until they wear Cartier around the wrist. The great number
of people who buy this watch is attestation of the unique charm of the watch.
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| Cartier Tank 1917 Version |
A glance
of the Cartier Tank Francaise reveals the stunning elegance of the coveted
watch. They come in stainless steel or 18 kt gold. The black Roman numerals are
contrastingly set in an immaculate white background. The stainless steel
bracelet are brushed and polished to reach the finest perfection possible. The
watch face is covered with a sapphire crystal of highest quality. The crown is
capped with a blue sapphire. The movement is quartz of the highest Swiss
quality and perfection. This amazing creation is water resistant. Good things
in life cannot be possessed easily; you have to pay a price. Depending on where
you buy, it can cost you somewhere around $4000.
The
Cartier Tank Francaise caters to the demands of the man in the same degree of
elegance as that of the women’s watches. Cartier Men’s Swiss Automatic Tank
Francaise is trendy and well as functional. The men’s watches fit in smugly on
wrists which are seven and a half inches to eight and a half inches. A little
less costly than the women’s, over the counter you may have to shell out $3500.
The visual appeal of a Cartier watch on your wrist certainly makes a big
impact. No wonder the product is a much admired in the fashion circles of the
world.
Cartier Panda
Watch
In the
fascinating world of horology watch craftsmen have chased all kind of dreams
including the insatiable desire to copy the infinite variety found in the
animal kingdom. Cartier brought out an amusing at the same time a luxurious
watch, Cartier Panda. It was Cartier’s answer to the
call of the wild. The watch celebrated the timeless in man in a timepiece
inspired by the beauty of nature.
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| Panda |
For those
who are captivated by the tameness and tenderness of the panda there is nothing
like the magical panda watch put out by Cartier. A tame panda takes the center
stage in this artifact. In a lavish display of opulence of black sapphires and
stunning diamonds the watch artist mimics a sylvan scene of embossed bamboo
stalks and eucalyptus tendrils. The entire scene is housed in 18k
rhodium-plated white gold case studded with round diamonds. The Cartier Panda
watch is fitted with dark grey canvas strap with an 18k white gold buckle
larded with round diamonds.
There
will be only 50 proud owners of this masterpiece as it comes in limited edition
of only just fifty. Each watch has an individual number. In the blend of motifs
from nature and the gentle panda looking at you amidst a prodigal supply of
finest stones make this production the ultimate tribute of man to nature and
its gentle attractions. This indeed is the finest jewelry watch that has
adorned wrists of man ever since watches came into vogue. In addition to all
these Cartier is a brand that spells class today in all parts of the world.
Cartier Diamond watches
Would you like wrists to be pampered by luxurious elegance
for others to notice? Then there is nothing like the watches of the time tested
models of great brands. In this series Cartier
diamond watches are great buys. The kind of care people take in coining the
perfect phrase to express their love is amazing. There is also an approach to
selecting the perfect gift for someone very special to you. In the magnificent
world of luxury there is nothing that can convey the vibrant emotions of
perfect love other than through the diamonds. A diamond studded watch that you
buy for a special person is a constant reminder of your great love for that
person. It also embellishes the person and gives the person a sparkling visual
appeal which is indeed a joy for ever.
How often a person looks at a watch? We may look at it many
times during the day. Each of these glances at the watch must be a feast to the
person looking. It is then that we realize the importance of diamond watch as a
gift. The great watch brands have experimented with diamonds with great
results.
The diamond series of Cartier watches are very popular. The
Cartier Tank Americaine Diamond is made of 18k rose gold. Though it is lady’s
watch it celebrates the great American invention of tank in its name. The tank
series has one named Francise which celebrates the enduring passion of the
French for the finer aspect of luxury. There is also collections called Roadster
and Santos all
richly larded with diamonds. There is also the La Dona series where the
geometry of shape is slightly distorted to give a better visual effect. All
these watches are fantastic and have price tags ranging from $15,000 to
$35,000.
Celebrity
Women who Loved Cartier Watches
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| Michael Obama |
Today watches are not merely to know time. They
are fashion accessories. When it comes to fashion women Cartier
watches capture the
distinguishing aspects of style, design and quality in an affordable way. What
has made the Cartier watch a priceless possession for many women who are
fashion icons in their life is not an accidental or thoughtless decision. It is
the result of a definite choice made after considering many parameters of
aesthetics. Cartier has in fact a galaxy of women celebrities who have chosen
to drape their wrists with a Cartier. In their choices they are assisted by
many connoisseurs of taste. No doubt, Cartier is a brand that is talked about
among the most glamorous people.
adore their watches
choose them with lot of care.
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| Angelina Jolie |
All women
love ornamental watches but some women love Cartier in a special way. It is
interesting to know some of the fashion icons that have fallen for a Cartier.
The American First Lady, Michael Obama loves a Cartier Tank Francaise so does
the celebrated Angelina Jolie. She is one of the most photographed women of the
world. Her visual perfection is rounded off by a Cartier Tank Louis. The wife of
former US president John F Kennedy, Jackie
Kennedy loves a Cartier for adorning her wrists. It is the glory and glamour
centered on these women that has added to the prestige and perfection of a
Cartier watches.
Different
women celebrities fall for different models of Cartier. Elle McPherson is a
fairly well known name the world over for her status as a celebrity. A Cartier Tank Americaine is one of her best loved fashion
accessory. The choice of this super model is also the choice of the Princess
Marie Chantal of Greece . There
are other celebrated lovers of Cartier watches like the Gwyneth Paltrow who
also loves the same watch. The list of celebrated glamorous women can be
extended. These glamorous women due to their enormous wealth are in a position
to own expensive things. However, there is one thing about which we cannot have
any disagreement, the correctness of their choice of the watch. Their choice of
Cartier is the result of careful consideration from various angles of
aesthetics and quality. Nobody will throw away huge amounts on worthless
things. There is something extraordinary in the choice of these well-known
people.
What is
the secret of the great attraction of Cartier watches? They have the
focus on luxury and art that is truly enduring. The celebrated poet John Keats
sang: A thing of beauty is a
joy for ever. This observation is true in all detail in the case of Cartier
watches.
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