review
The Privé Les Opus collection showcases three platinum models—Crash Squelette, Tank Normale, and Tortue Chronographe Monopoussoir—released at Watches & Wonders to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Cartier’s high‑end Privé line. The Crash Skelette is the only entirely new piece, featuring an open‑worked calibre 1967 MC
review
The Cartier Santos Chronograph served as a versatile companion throughout a National Day Sunday, seamlessly transitioning from a church service drive to a bustling food court lunch, a coffee break, and a productive afternoon of work on the Deployant article. Its two‑tone steel and yellow‑gold design, comfortable bracelet,
review
The new Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph reduces the case size from the previous XL dimensions, now measuring 39.8 mm wide, 47.5 mm lug‑to‑lug and 11.6 mm thick, while retaining a robust 100 m water resistance and a familiar square aesthetic that gives it a
comparisons
The piece explores how several renowned watch brands are reviving classic designs by blending vintage aesthetics with modern technology and materials. Angelus presents a faithful reproduction of its 1958 Tinkler quarter repeater, available in steel or yellow gold and priced at CHF 37,900 and CHF 56,300 respectively. Zenith’
review
The Cartier Santos‑Dumont LM Obsidian is a high‑end dress watch that combines a yellow‑gold case and mesh‑link bracelet with a striking volcanic‑glass dial. Its slim 2.1 mm Piaget Cal. 430 MC movement offers reliable two‑hand time‑keeping, while the gold‑powder lacquered numerals
Feature
The Cartier Tortue, introduced in 1912, quickly became an iconic shaped watch celebrated for its turtle‑like case that blends curved lines with functional elegance. Originally crafted in platinum and gold, the model distinguished itself from the era’s round watches by offering a versatile canvas for enamel, diamonds, and
review
The Cartier Panthere Métiers d’Art Tortue enamel watch showcases extraordinary craftsmanship, featuring over 15 enamel tones, 36 firings, and more than 130 hours of hand‑applied decoration across a limited run of 100 numbered pieces. Its 43.7 × 34.8 mm case, 8.9 mm thick, blends curves and
review
The new Cartier Santos‑Dumont is offered in full‑gold and full‑platinum versions, each paired with a distinctive bracelet that adds significant heft and a refined aesthetic. The gold model features a black obsidian dial with gold Roman numerals, while the platinum version showcases a silver sunburst dial with
comparisons
The piece explores five high‑end alternatives to the iconic Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, focusing on models that share the Tank’s dress‑watch elegance and precious‑metal cases. It begins with the Jaeger‑LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in pink gold, highlighting its 45.6 × 27.4 mm
review
The Cartier Privé La Collection Tank Normale celebrates the brand’s original 1917 Tank design, offering a yellow‑gold 18k version that blends historic aesthetics with modern craftsmanship. Featuring a square, chunky case measuring 25.7 mm by 32.6 mm, a beveled sapphire crystal, and Breguet‑style hands on
New Watches
The 2026 Santos de Cartier Chronograph marks a significant redesign, shifting from the oversized XL case of previous models to a more wearable LM size measuring 39.8 mm in width, 47.5 mm lug‑to‑lug, and 11.6 mm in thickness. The case retains Cartier’s signature satin‑
review
The new Cartier Roadster collection revives the iconic sports watch after a 14‑year hiatus, offering two sizes—34.9 mm medium and 38 mm large—in stainless steel, 18K yellow gold, and two‑tone versions. The redesign smooths the original’s exaggerated automotive cues, featuring a refined tonneau case,
New Watches
The Cartier Santos de Cartier Chronograph receives a significant update for 2026, featuring repositioned pushers back to traditional crown‑side locations and a refreshed dial with larger, polished registers and a sunray finish that enhances legibility and depth. The case size grows to 47.5 mm tall and 39.8
New Watches
The Cartier Privé Tank Normale on a platinum bracelet marks the tenth installment of the brand’s Privé collection, blending historic design cues with contemporary luxury. Drawing its proportions from a 1934 reference, the 32.6 × 25.7 mm case is crafted in 950 platinum with a brushed finish and
review
The Cartier Santos-Dumont Obsidian watch presents a unique blend of luxury and functionality, featuring a striking obsidian dial crafted from Mexican volcanic material that adds a distinct speckled texture. The watch is housed in a yellow gold case with a slim profile, measuring 43.5mm x 31.4mm and
New Watches
After a decade-long hiatus, the Cartier Roadster makes a triumphant return at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, revitalizing a beloved model originally launched in 2002. This latest iteration retains the classic aerodynamic design inspired by 1950s sports cars while refining its aesthetics by eliminating clunkiness. Available in two sizes,
New Watches
The Cartier Privé Crash Skeleton in Platinum reintroduces the iconic distorted profile of the Crash watch as part of the brand's annual capsule, featuring a limited edition of only 150 pieces. This timepiece, crafted in 950 platinum, showcases a new shaped movement, the calibre 1967 MC, known for
New Watches
Cartier has unveiled a new interpretation of the Tortue Monopoussoir Chronograph, featuring a platinum edition with a dial inspired by the CPCP models from the late 1990s and early 2000s. This timepiece retains the elegant beaded hour markers and oversized Roman numeral XII, which have become defining characteristics of the
New Watches
After a 14-year hiatus, Cartier is reintroducing its automotive-inspired Roadster collection, which had originally debuted in 2001 and was discontinued in 2012. The new Roadster has been refined by over 100 artisans, featuring cases in gold, two-tone steel and gold, and steel, available in medium and large
watches-and-wonders-2026
Cartier is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Privé line with a trio of watches known as Cartier Privé Les Opus. This collection includes the Tank Normale, Tortue Chronographe Monopoussoir, and the limited edition Crash Squelette, all crafted in platinum. While the Tank Normale and Tortue Monopoussoir are updates of
New Watches
Cartier has introduced a new iteration of the Santos-Dumont, featuring a fine mesh-link bracelet that combines modern elegance with historical inspiration. This bracelet, designed to echo the styles of the 1920s, comprises 15 links, each measuring just 1.15 mm in height, ensuring both flexibility and comfort. The
editorial
The Cartier Santos has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, marking it as one of the first wristwatches and the first pilot’s watch. The Santos de Cartier, introduced in 1978, represented a significant evolution in design, being the first to
News
Cartier is set to open a significant new three-story boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, marking one of its largest retail investments in the United States. This new location, referred to as a fourth “Temple” for the brand, has faced delays since its initial approval in 2018 but
News
Cartier has successfully tapped into the growing demand for dressier watches, particularly among Gen Z consumers, who are increasingly influenced by celebrities and social media. The brand's resurgence is linked to strategic moves such as stock buy-backs to mitigate grey market issues, as well as the recognition