History of Cartier watches began in 1847, when Louis Francois Cartier came into possession of Jewelry workshop and Watches store of Adolf Picard on Monterrey Street in Paris. In 1874 Alfred Cartier started managing the company, and later his three sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques determined the concepts of Cartier business development to worldwide success. From that time unique Cartier watches and jewelry accessories became vital part of the way of life of successful people, the sign of belonging to elite.

These are not simply elegant things from precious stones and metals, but real work of art in miniature. Accessories, which are stored in the firm red leather cases decorated with fine gold braided segments, conquered hearts of Paramours and true gentlemen. Designers and jewelers are constantly searching for new forms for Cartier watches and jewelry; they are true creators and innovators, inventors and splendid masters.

Watches are the inherent and especially important part of Cartier business. The sketches of its first jewelry wristwatch were dated 1853. After fifty four years Louis Cartier concluded the agreement with Alsatian manufacturer Edward Jaeger about exclusive supply of flat clockwork and also mechanisms with the repeater, calendar and chronograph. Maharaja of Patiala, Arab Sheikhs and European Royal Families became lasting clients of the company.

Each new model of Cartier watches at that time was handmade and breakthrough at the designer front. In 1917 square shaped Cartier Tank watch was introduced. Its bent massive rectangle with the strips along the sides housing was inspired by new monstrous weapon for the first time used by British Army on the fields of the First World War. Now Cartier Tank line offers number of varieties.

Today Cartier watches combines unique refinement of French jewelry design with unsurpassed reliability and splendid quality of Swiss watches.