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Cartier
Shape before all else.
The jeweller of kings and the maison that taught the world to wear a watch on the wrist. Tank, Santos and Ballon Bleu remain the most quietly confident designs in fine watchmaking.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier created the Santos in 1904 and the Tank in 1917. Its shaped cases sit outside the trend cycle, which is precisely why they hold their place in serious collections.
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Collecting guide
What to look for
Shape defines value
Tank Louis, Tank Must and Tank Française are different watches with different markets, despite the shared name.
Check the cabochon
The sapphire crown cabochon and blued hands should be crisp and unchipped.
Gold weight
Solid gold Cartier cases carry an intrinsic floor value that plated references do not.
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