For most of my teens and twenties, the image of a proper watch was fixed in my head. It looked exactly like a middle aged man in a crisp shirt, cuff pulled back just enough to reveal a Submariner or a Daytona. This was predictable. Movements. Waitlists. Bezels. Reference numbers. A quiet nod to investment … Read more
French jewelry and watchmaker Cartier, one of the most prestigious jewelry and watch manufacturers in the world, is widely known for its uniquely-shaped watches–the rectangular-shaped Tank, the square Santos, and the tonneau-shaped Roadster. However, a collection introduced in the late 2000s changed this. After the maison introduced the Cartier Ballon Bleu or the Ballon de … Read more
When one mentions French brand Cartier, one of the oldest and most popular watchmakers and jewelers in the world, some of the first models that would come to mind are probably the Santos, the first modern wristwatch, and the Tank, one of the most iconic and successful watches of all time. In this article, we’ll … Read more
French watchmaker and jeweler Cartier is one of the most popular jewelry brands in the world. Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier, the brand has been around since 1847, and continues to be one of the most relevant and prestigious names in the watch and jewelry world. King Edward VII referred to the brand as “the jeweller … Read more
Both Breitling and Cartier are well-known and sought-after in the luxury watch market. Their stunning design and top-notch watch construction elevated both to the upper echelons of the industry. To this day, both watch brands are highly regarded by enthusiasts and are recommended to those who want the classiest timepiece they can buy. However, the … Read more
The Cartier Tank watch has an unmistakable look: a rectangular-shaped analog timepiece with a classic leather strap. First released in 1918 and created by Louis Cartier, the Cartier Tank is the brand’s most iconic timepieces and is often considered as the most iconic watch in the world. The Cartier Tank is not one type of … Read more
Few wristwatches can claim to bridge the gap between art provocateur Andy Warhol and beloved British royal, Princess Di, but then again, few watches are the Cartier Tank watch. Sophisticated and stylish, the Tank has been the refined choice of movie stars, politicians, tycoons, and more for over 100 years. The watch has inspired countless … Read more
It always starts the same way. I am half asleep, phone practically glued to my face, and TikTok decides tonight is the night I learn about the luxury watch market again. One clip shows a kid in the Diamond District flipping a Datejust like it is an Air Jordan drop. Another claims he made five … Read more
I grew up with a very tidy picture of how you were meant to enter luxury. You saved up for months. You dressed well. You walked into an authorised dealer, nodded politely through a short speech about heritage, tried on something new under the boutique lighting and paid full retail as if it were a … Read more
Every year I tell myself I will not get distracted by anything too shiny. I try to stay focused on movements, finishing, engineering and all the usual instincts that make you feel like a “serious collector”. But the moment I saw the turquoise stone Escale from Louis Vuitton in the Dubai Watch Week 2025, all … Read more