Cartier

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Paris, FranceFounded 1847RichemontWebsite

Cartier is a legendary French jeweler and watchmaker, creator of iconic designs including the Santos, the first modern wristwatch for men. Known for elegant aesthetics and innovative shapes, Cartier bridges jewelry and horology.

Louis-François Cartier founded his jewelry workshop in Paris in 1847. His grandsons expanded globally, with Louis Cartier pioneering wristwatch design. The Santos, created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, established Cartier as a watchmaking innovator.

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QUICK FACTS

PRICE SEGMENT

Luxury

MOVEMENT TYPES

AutomaticManualQuartz

MANUFACTURING

Assembler

SPECIALIZATIONS

Jewelry watchesShaped casesElegant dress watchesTank collection

HEADQUARTERS

Paris, France

OWNERSHIP

1847 Cartier family

1972 Investcorp

1988 Richemont

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