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Is Cartier the same as Rolex?
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No, Cartier is not the same as Rolex. Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847. Some of its most iconic watches include the Tank, the Santos, the Ballon Bleu, the Calibre de Cartier and the Drive de Cartier. Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in London in 1905. Today, the maker is well-known for its sophisticated watches, including the Submariner, the Daytona, the DateJust, the Oyster Perpetual and the GMT-Master II. Find a selection of Cartier and Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024
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Cartier Montre Santos Lady Acier Or 1990s Automatic Steel Gold Santos Lady Watch
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier Santos Lady watch in steel and 18K yellow gold, automatic movement, white dial with railway track minute markers and Roman numerals, adjustable steel and yellow gold bracelet...
Category
1990s French Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Steel
Cartier Santos Galbée Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 2319
By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cartier Santos Galbée Automatic Stainless Steel Watch 2319
Model: W20040D6/2319
Metal: Stainless steel
Movement: Automatic
Case: 29 x 41mm
Bracelet: Fits up to a 6.5 inch wrist clasp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Category
2010s Wrist Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Diabolo Ladies Round Watch - 18K Gold & Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Paris gold plated with black leather strap buckle Tank watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An enduring icon of refined design, this vintage Cartier Paris Tank watch from the 1980s embodies timeless elegance and unmistakable sophistication. The classic rectangular 30 mm x 2...
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, Silver
CARTIER LANIER Ladies 18K White Gold & Factory Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?
We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating.
CARTIER LANIER Ladies Hexagon Watch - 18K White Gold & Cartier Factory Set Diamonds
$32,900 Retail Equivalent - Gorgeous Condition - 2 Year Warranty
The Cartier Lanier is a study in structure. Its elongated case is defined by crisp planes, sharp transitions, and deliberate geometry - a design that feels architectural rather than ornamental, and unmistakably Cartier in its discipline. It presents as a composed object, where every line serves a purpose and nothing is accidental.
Executed in 18K white gold, its case is factory set with square diamonds that run in precise channels along both sides. These stones are not applied as decoration, but as part of the case’s construction - integrated into the architecture of the watch itself. The result is a piece that reads as both jewelry and design object, without leaning excessively toward either.
Its silvered dial, signed Cartier and finished with classic Roman numerals, provides visual balance and legibility - and make the watch immediately recognizable as a Cartier. It reinforces the maison’s long-standing design language, anchoring the watch in tradition while allowing the case to express a more modern, sculptural sensibility.
Most of the diamond Cartier watches...
Category
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
White Gold


