Louis Cartier founded the
Cartier in 1847 in Paris, France. He designed the first wristwatch in 1904 for
his Brazilian friend, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who was a pioneer aviator. The
timepiece was called ‘Santos,’ a modern timepiece with a perfect balance of
style and function.
Cartier’s acclaimed
celebrated design was the ‘Mystery Clock,’ with a transparent dial and hidden
mechanism. Louis produced several fashionable wristwatches for royals and celebrities
that earned him the status of a pioneer in the art of modern watchmaking. Since
then, the style he introduced to the horology industry has become timeless
beauty.
In the year 1917, the history
of modern watchmaking saw the entry of the Tank Watch that was designed with a
refined line invoking the design of a military assault vehicle. For the first
time, the world saw how a strap could become part of the case with perfect
attachment. Both, the Santos and the Tank with their unique design and mechanism
took shape with myriads of versions attracting customers. After that the era of
shaped watches started.
The Tonneau, Tortue and the
Baignoire with their beautiful curves won many hearts. To this day, CartierWatches with unique contours and styles have achieved aesthetic perfection in watchmaking.
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