Vintage Cartier watches
Vintage Cartier watches chosen for their timeless design and their condition, authenticated, serviced by our watchmaker and guaranteed for one year.
Authenticated
Each watch is inspected in detail by our team.
Warranty
Each watch is covered by a 12-month mechanical warranty.
Since its founding in Paris in 1847, the House of Cartier has created watches that have become true icons of horological design: Tank, Santos, Panthère, Must de Cartier…
Over the decades, these creations have transcended the boundaries of masculine and feminine. A Tank looks just as natural on a man’s wrist as on a woman’s, and that is Cartier’s true strength: a style so perfect it needs no definition.
At Vintage Watch Spirit, it is a house we particularly admire: instantly recognizable lines, fine jewellery craftsmanship, and a timeless elegance that transcends the ages.
Frequently asked questions about vintage Cartier watches
Which vintage Cartier models are essential?
The Santos, created in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, is recognisable by its visible screws. The Tank, designed in 1917, remains one of the most copied watches in the world. The Panthère, launched in 1983, stands out for its supple bracelet, and the Must de Cartier line, born in the late 1970s, opened the house to a wider audience.
Are vintage Cartier watches mechanical or quartz?
Both. The oldest models are mechanical, hand-wound or automatic. From the late 1970s, Cartier fitted many models, such as the Must, the Santos and the Panthère, with quartz movements. These watches are just as sought after: their value lies above all in their design and the Cartier signature.
What is the vermeil of Must de Cartier watches?
Vermeil is solid silver covered with a layer of gold. It allowed Cartier to offer watches with a golden look at a more accessible price than solid gold. The silver hallmark is usually engraved on the case, and over time wear can reveal the silver on the edges.
How can you tell if a vintage Cartier is authentic?
Several details help verify a Cartier watch: the reference and serial number engraved on the back, the quality of the finishing, the crown set with a cabochon and, on many dials, a Cartier signature discreetly hidden in one of the Roman numerals.
How do you care for a vintage Cartier quartz watch?
Simply have the battery replaced roughly every two to three years, without leaving a dead battery in the watch for too long: a leaking battery can damage the movement. As with any vintage watch, keep it away from water and humidity.
