Cartier
Replica Watches
If you’re
looking for a truly fine and classy timepiece, look no further
than the Cartier line of exceptionally crafted fine timepieces.
These fine timepieces will amaze you with their elegance and
quality.
The Cartier
brand is probably the second most recognized luxury timepiece
manufacturer behind only Rolex. Watch enthusiasts all around
the world praise Cartier for its simple, clean designs and exquisite
choice of production materials.
The Cartier
brand was started in 1847 by Louis-Franois Cartier. The company
flourished and expanded its operations globally. In the early
20th century, the company had grown such that each of Louis-Franois’s
three grandsons was managing Cartier boutiques in different countries.
Clearly, the Cartier legacy was built to last.
The most popular
model in Cartier’s distinguished line is the Tank. This
model has truly stood the test of time. First introduced around
the time of World War I, this watch is characterized by its strong
rectangular face and Roman numeral markers. When most people
think of Cartier watches this is the line that comes to mind.
Although the Cartier Tank style of watch was been imitated countless
times by other timepiece manufacturers, none of the imitations
come of looking as sharp, balanced, and artful as the Tank.
A huge source
of inspiration for Cartier has been the fusion of art and technology.
These two key aspects have a Ying-Yang like relationship; each
component is required to temper and balance the other in order
to maintain harmony of the whole. The result is an enduring timepiece
whose design and craftsmanship will be a source of joy for many
years. For a truly excellent timepiece that you will be proud
to wear, consider one of Cartier’s many fine models. They
will not disappoint!
Cartier Replica
Watches - A Brief History
The name Cartier is recognized
throughout the world as one that defines the ultimate in jewelry and watches.
Some of the company’s watches are so elegant that they could be defined
as jewelry themselves.
The Cartier legend began
informally in 1904 when Louis Cartier (1875-1942) designed a watch for his
friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian who was one of the early pioneers
of aviation. It is from this early design that the classic model Cartier
Santos was born. Sales of the Santos model began in 1911.
Louis’ son, also
called Louis Francois Cartier (1819-1904) carried on the family tradition
by also becoming a goldsmith apprenticing under Adolphe Picard and eventually
succeeding him following Picard’s passing in 1847. Louis then established
the company that would carry his name. In time, the name Cartier would become
well known among the citizens of Paris and throughout the world.
Cartier was a major influence
in persuading the Parisian aristocracy to accept the idea of wristwatches
for men. The Santos was hailed as a watch that the adventurous gentleman
was could wear in all aspects of his life. The "Tank" wristwatch
introduced in 1917 during the First World War is Cartier's most famous model.
In 1874 Alfred Cartier
(1841-1925) took over the company from his father Louis Francois. Alfred's
three sons - Louis, Pierre and Jacques - would in time turn the business
into a global operation. Branches were opened in London in 1902 and New York
in 1909, followed by branches in Moscow and the Persian Gulf and eventually
Geneva, Hong Kong and Munich.
Cartier wristwatches incorporate
a variety of shapes including, square, round, tonneau tortue, oval, and rectangular,
providing a wide selection, one of which is bound to meet the approval of
even the most discerning customer. Their designs are classic and modern at
the same time. A Cartier watch can always be relied upon to make a fashion
statement.
Cartier is known for quality
in their watch cases, dials and movements. Cartier customers return time
and again as they know that nothing beats the magic of wearing a Cartier
creation.
Cartier Watches
and Time
The House of Cartier,
a true dynasty of style, elegance and fine craftsmanship, was founded in
1847 by Louis-Franois Cartier, master jeweler to Europe's crowned heads.
By the early 20th century, his three grandsons, Louis, Jacques and Pierre,
were successfully managing Cartier boutiques in Paris, London and New York.
The first true Cartier wristwatch, the Santos, designed by Louis and named
for Alberto Santos-Dumont, a dashing Brazilian aviator, was introduced in 1904.
Jeweled wristwatches followed soon after in 1906. In 1910, Louis created and
patented the deployant folding clasp. 1917 saw the introduction of the famous
Cartier Tank watch. Long regarded as the single most important and influential
watch design of the 20th century, the distinctive timepiece was designed in
tribute to the Allied Tank commanders who helped defend France during World
War I.
In 1933, Cartier was commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakech to create a watch
he could wear while swimming. As one of the earliest truly water-resistant
designs, the watch featured an attractive round case of solid gold.
Today, the company's watch designers draw on the astounding design archives
left by Louis Cartier, the design genius responsible for many of the house's
signature innovations, patents and collections. Most of the contemporary Cartier
collections are based upon Louis distinctive design classics such as the Santos,
the Panther, the Bagnoire, the Pasha, the Tonneau, the Diabolo, and the Tank.
Introduced in 1996, the Tank Francaise is widely regarded as a contemporary
model of horology and design mastery. Available in three sizes and offered
with a variety of movements from quartz to automatic, the Tank Franaise chronograph
features a perpetual calendar and automatic time zone changing capability.
