Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 and entered watchmaking in earnest in 1904 with the Santos, created for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont and now recognised as one of the first purpose-built men's wristwatches in the modern sense. The Tank, introduced in 1917 and inspired by the silhouette of Renault tanks deployed on the Western Front, remains one of the most consistently produced watch designs in history, having changed remarkably little in over a century. Cartier's movements are developed at its own manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds, with the brand holding a unique position as a jewellery house whose watchmaking credentials are taken entirely seriously within the industry rather than treated as a secondary pursuit.
Explore our selection of Cartier watches, presented with detailed descriptions and real photographs. Every timepiece undergoes a thorough authenticity and condition inspection by our certified watchmaker before shipment, including verification against The Watch Register.
Based in Geneva since 2021, WATCHOYSTER combines professional watch expertise, transparent service and a commitment to authenticity.
Every watch includes 24 months of Official Brand Service Coverage. Eligible repairs are performed at authorised brand service centres, with approved costs covered by us.
All Cartier watches listed on our website are physically available for purchase, with fully insured worldwide delivery. Delivery typically takes 4–7 business days, depending on the watch and destination. Individual estimated delivery dates are displayed on each product page.
Personal collection at our Geneva office is available by appointment after purchase.
Our 14-day return policy covers material discrepancies between the watch and its description or photographs.
Flexible financing options are available for eligible customers, subject to the terms and approval of our financing partners. Available options and conditions are presented during checkout.