The name Cartier is synonymous with beautiful objects of quality and style. Although Cartier are perhaps better known for their fine jewellery. Many of their fabulous watches can be regarded as pieces of jewellery in their own right and Cartier have become renowned throughout the world and their signed wristwatches have made a huge impression on the global watch market and have become increasingly collectable over the years.
The ability to create many unique wristwatches was of great advantage to Cartier because customers were able to select from various designs, or order custom made pieces. Because the shops only sold their own brand they had no competition from other competitors in store.
The Cartier London workshop for wristwatches was set up in 1939 and was located at Ormand House, Roseberry Avenue, London EC1. The cases were made by Wright and Davis.
Cartier has remained so special because they have always made wristwatches in a variety of shapes, round, square, tortue, tonneau, rectangular, and oval, rather than limiting themselves to one or two shapes.
Their jewellery for women has always been among the most beautiful in the world, and remains a collector’s pleasure.
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