The Cartier watches brand is one of the most recognized luxury trademarks in the world. Their signed wristwatches have made a huge impression on the global watch market and have been increasingly collectable over the years. The company's origins lie in Paris 1847, when young Louis-Fran?ois Cartier took over his master's workshop. In 1874 son Alfred Cartier watch took over the company. Although the company basked in success, it was not until Alfred's sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques took the reins of the company, that the Cartier tank watches would enjoy such international fame.

In 1899 the company decided to expand internationally.Cartier watches has been acknowledged for some of the most famous Cartier designs such as the "Mystery Clock". In 1904 Cartier rose to the challenge of making the world's first men's wristwatch. The watches was made for the great aviator Santos Dumont, who complained he needed a more suitable timepiece for his dare devil flights. The watch was named after him, and is still in production today. The "Tank" wristwatch introduced in 1917 during the First World War was Cartier's most renowned model and is still in production today. Cartier was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe, the tank to design a rugged yet beautiful Swiss watches that became a classic.

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