If you’re interested in pre-owned Cartier timepieces, The Luxury Hut is where you should be.Cartier watches, including pre-owned vintage timepieces, are excellent investments. Our extensive range of second-hand Cartier watches come in various shapes, sizes, designs, and colours to meet your style.

Browse our impressive Cartier watch catalogue online to find the one you love. We provide each watch with a Certificate of Authenticity, a 14-day Easy Return Policy, and a 12-month Comprehensive Guarantee. We also offer 0% APR finance over six months for you to shop without pressure.

However, if you like to shop in person, visit us at our Hatton Garden store with a prior appointment, and we’d love to welcome you to our store. You can see your favourite Cartier timepiece and try it on your wrist to better understand the look and feel.

Story Of Cartier

Louis Francois Cartier took over his master’s workshop to establish Cartier in 1847. In 1874, Francois’ son Alfred took over Cartier and far stretched the company with his business acumen. However, Alfred’s sons Louis, Jacques, and Pierre were the ones to firmly cement Cartier’s name globally. Louis (oldest son) was responsible for curating some of the brand’s most significant designs, like the mystery clocks, Art Deco designs, etc.

In 1904, Louis Cartier’s Brazilian aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont complained about the impracticality of carrying pocket wristwatches while flying. To help his friend, Cartier designed a wristwatch that he could tie to the wrist. Named after Santos Dumont, the Cartier ‘Santos’ was the first men’s watch piece and had a distinctive square bezel.

What began as a luxury jewellery company soon extended its reach to the watch industry. Over the years, Cartier has delighted fans with gorgeous in-house timepieces showcasing their mechanical prowess and appealing aesthetics.

First Cartier model

Louis Cartier produced the first Cartier model ‘Santos’ in 1904 for his Brazilian aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. The latter had asked him to design a timepiece to keep his hands free while flying. The watch had a robust case, a bezel with exposed screws, and a highly legible dial with black Roman numerals. In 1906, Santos-Dumont became the first to wear a wristwatch while he flew 220 meters in 21.5 seconds (approx.). For seven years, Santos-Dumont was the only one to wear this model until 1911, when the Cartier Santos was made official for the first time.

In 1911, the Santos came out in various yellow gold and platinum models fitted to black or brown leather straps with a gold folding buckle.

Impressive varieties of Cartier

Material: Stainless steel, Yellow gold, Two-tone (steel & gold), rose gold, white gold and platinum
Size: 23mm, 24mm, 29.5mm, 35.1mm, 36mm, 45mm, 46.6mm, etc.
Dial: Black, white, blue, silver, red, green, burgundy, etc.
Bezel: Fixed in various metal options, including diamond-set
Bracelet: Oyster, jubilee, leather strap

Most popular Cartier models

Cartier’s long-rooted history in the industry means they have designed plenty of watches for both men and women. So, rest assured that there’s something for everyone. If you’re looking to buy one of these prestigious timepieces, consider these top Cartier models:

1. Cartier Tank

When you think of the most elegant and timeless Cartier model, the ‘Tank’ is the first to come to your mind. Having the famous square/rectangular shape with a white dial, blue sword-shaped hands, and Roman numerals, the Tank impresses with its simplistic yet contemporary watch design.

2. Panthere de Cartier

The Panther is Cartier’s most prominent motif exuding femininity and fearlessness. This bold emblem was included in Cartier’s catalogue in 1983 in a jewellery watch known as the Panthere de Cartier. Both men and women love the characteristic charm of the Panthere timepieces featuring square shapes and dials with clean lines and iconic Roman numerals. You can find them in special diamond editions as well.

3. Santos de Cartier

The collection that started Cartier’s journey towards success was the Santos. Louis Cartier’s friend Alberto Santos-Dumont requested him to create a modern wristwatch that he could wear while flying. The design of the Cartier Santos is easily distinguishable by a square case and bezel with exposed screws.

4. Ballon Bleu de Cartier

Enclosing a more contemporary, chic, and charming design is the Cartier Ballon Bleu which first came into existence in 2007. The Ballon Bleu stands out with its unique circular shape, which further encompasses a circle within a circle in the steel case. The watch embraces a bold design with apearl dial, Roman numerals, and a sapphire cabochon crown.

5. Pasha de Cartier

The Pasha de Cartier is the first luxury sports watch from the brand and had its origin in 1932 when the Pasha (Sultan) of Marrakech asked for a bespoke watch design. The watch is easily recognisable for its oversized round shape, prominent dial, and Arabic numerals that give a refreshing essence to the usual Roman markers. The Pasha de Cartier timepieces offer a more modern vibe and take centre stage with any outfit.

Buy, Sell, Part-Exchange Cartier Watches

The Luxury Hut’s hassle-free service makes buying your ideal Cartier timepiece easy, straightforward, and quick. Whether it is vintage or any rare edition model, all our pre-owned Cartier watches are certified by our in-house watch specialists, so rest assured that you’re getting a genuine Cartier timepiece. At The Luxury Hut, we’ve plenty of desirable pre-owned Cartier timepieces for both men and women, all of which you can shop by browsing our extensive online shop or feel free to visit us at our Hatton Garden store.

If you buy it online, we will securely ship your watch via FedEx for worldwide delivery and RoyalMail for next-day UK delivery. It’s free! Alternatively, call us on 0207 242 9160 to book an appointment at our store, and we’ll be happy to help you pick your perfect Cartier watch.

We also buy used Cartier watches and offer youthe best competitive market value for your timepiece. Our experts have over 40 years of combined experience in the industry and can accurately value your watch in no time. However, if you just need an appraisal of your watch, we can do that too. All you need to do is fill in our online form & wait for the free valuation!