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Introduction
Founded
in 1847 by Louis-Franois Cartier, the “House of Cartier”
was originally a jewelry boutique. Over the years his expertise
and craftsmanship traveled the world and his ambitious grandsons
Louis, Pierre, and Jaques masterfully managed the business opening
boutiques in Paris, London and New York. With the “Santos”,
“Tank” and “Pasha” watch designs, the
fame of Cartier timepieces and demand for them soared over the
last century. Notables firsts for the line of watches includes
the first deployment-folding clasp, and the first truly water
resistant design. Cartier watches are always focused on the relationship
between form and movement, aesthetics and "savoir-faire",
technique and art. This continual quest is the driving force behind
every new watchmaking challenge for Cartier watches. Cartier continues
to harness each new skill and talent to combine tradition and
innovation. In the mysterious and subtle world of cartier watchmaking,
artist and technician work side by side as willing partners. These
are the fundamental concepts underlying all creations in Cartier
watches. more
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