Cartier

Heritage

Founded in France in 1847. Historic Icon: >100 years, continuous legacy, major horological impact

Cartier is a master of watch design, known for iconic shapes like the Tank and Santos. It stands apart through its jewelry heritage, design-first approach, and ability to create timeless, elegant watches with strong cultural significance.

Cartier is owned by Richemont

Pricing & value

Retail Price range in EURO from 3000 to 50000

Value for money when purchased at Retail Price: Neutral: market aligned

Value retention: Good retention: stable resale

On Chrono24: 11'982 listings of pre-owned automatic or manual winding wristwatches from EUR 1200

Design philosophy

Design-Led: aesthetics-first, fashion influence

Predominant watch style: Dress

Other available watch style(s): Casual

Watch movements

Architecture: In-house

Movements predominantly: In-house developed and manufactured

Movements from: Switzerland; Japan

Quality level: High: well-executed movements

Movement in Santos de Cartier L : 1847 MC

Movement in Santos-Dumont XL : 430 MC

Production

Watches are produced in Switzerland

Estimated quantity of watches annually produced or sold: 500,000-700,000

Quality of materials and finishing: High-end - refined finishing.

Rating (1 to 10)

8 Brand reputation

Brand credibility among watch enthusiasts: 8 - High Credibility / Design-Led Horology

8 Quality of materials, finishing, dial

7 Quality of watch movement (reliability, accuracy, complications, finishing)

7 Aesthetical looks

8 Icon / trendsetting / innovative

7.2 Total score (including impact of value for money & value retention)

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