Cartier
As a leading retailer of luxury timepieces in the Asia-Pacific region, Cortina Watch is one of Cartier’s most important partners. This strategic partnership formed the basis of a strong distribution platform to showcase the Maison’s horlogerie collections, and introduced an entirely new audience of watch connoisseurs to Cartier’s timeless pieces. Together, we invite you to discover the elegant, creative and audacious universe of Cartier watches, where an experience of utmost luxury awaits.
Santos de Cartier
Created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos de Cartier watch was the first modern wristwatch.
Design Notes
As the Maison’s first square watch, the design of Santos de Cartier epitomizes Cartier watchmaking, drawing on the concept of form, a taste of minimalism, the precision of proportions and an eye for detail.
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History of Cartier
Cartier, founded in 1847, revolutionized watchmaking with the Santos de Cartier in 1904, one of the first modern wristwatches. Known for innovation and elegance, iconic models like the Tank and Ballon Bleu cemented Cartier's status as a symbol of timeless sophistication.
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Cartier Design
For Cartier, it all starts with the design. An uncompromising feature. The line is clean and precise. This radical design concept, implemented by one of the only Maisons capable of creating a unique collection of iconic watchmaking pieces, will become Cartier’s signature.
