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	Classic, Antique, Modern and Vintage watches at Second Time Around Watch Co.
		Louis Cartier was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe, the tank to design a rugged yet beautiful watch that became a classic.
		Cartier wristwatches were produced with movements by Jaeger, Vacheron, Le Coutre, Cartier itself and The European Watch and Clock Co. These watch cases were manufactured in Paris, Geneva, London and New York, and each branch was responsible for the production of their own wristwatches.
		Cartiers wristwatches were fast becoming the status symbol of the rich, and people became eager to purchase all the unique models that were being manufactured.
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	The Cartier Replica Watches Source (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Cartier legend began informally in 1904 when Louis Cartier (1875-1942) designed a watch for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian who was one of the early pioneers of aviation.
		Cartier was a major influence in persuading the Parisian aristocracy to accept the idea of wristwatches for men.
		Cartier wristwatches incorporate a variety of shapes including, square, round, tonneau tortue, oval, and rectangular, providing a wide selection, one of which is bound to meet the approval of even the most discerning customer.
	www.replicawatchsource.com /cartier-replica-watches.html (671 words)

	Cartier
		Every object to leave Cartier's workshops be they the ateliers of the goldsmiths and jewel setters, the upholsterers and varnishers, the perfumers, or the watchmakers - during its 150-year-long tradition has become a cult object.
		The Tank a Vis and the Tortue fit wonderfully into the company of one of Cartier's new jewelry watches, whose designs were modeled after things found in the sketchbooks of Louis Cartier, adapted just enough to ensure they do not lose their nostalgic charm.
		Cartier certainly didn't expect that the models taken from Louis Cartier's sketchbooks would be so successful in this day and age.
	www.luxurywatchswap.com /cartier.htm (358 words)

	Cartier — The Fashionable Innovator
		When Cartier met Alberto Santos-Dumont, who at that time, in 1904, was a famous Brazilian aviator, he found out that aviators of that time could not rely on pocket watches during their flight; that is why Louis Cartier took the responsibility of creating a wristwatch that would include a distinctive square bezel.
		The genuine Cartier watches, during 1920s, was marked on the underside of a lug with a code made of four digits.
		Cartier replica watches are high standards copies of the famous brand but their price is much lower due to the absence of jewels.
	www.best-watch.net /collection-cartier2.html (685 words)

	Replica Watches - Cartier
		Louis Cartier was a great lover of mechanical pocket watches and wanted the company to build its own watches.
		It was also during this period that Cartier began adding its own reference numbers to the watches it sold, usually by stamping a four-digit code on the underside of a lug.
		In 1942, Louis Cartier died and his successors were unable to continue without his artistic genius.
	www.2002watch.com /cartier-replica.html (839 words)

	Cartier, Cartier Watches, Cartier Watch, Cartier Tank Watch, Cartier Watch Company
		Cartier's jewelry was characterized by a light, airy touch, in contrast to the overly formal and overwrought ornaments of the period.
		In 1904, Louis Cartier met the Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who complained of the unreliability of pocket watches in flight.
		Today, Cartier's best-sellers include the classic "Tank"; the hot and fashionable "Tank Francaise", a distinctive sports watch similar in concept to the Santos; the "Pasha", which has become a very fine watch for ladies; and the "Panther", which features a beautiful bracelet available in 18K gold, stainless steel and gold, or stainless steel.
	www.demesy.com /histories/cartier.html (745 words)

	Fake watch - Cartier Replica Watches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The House of Cartier was founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, Master Jeweler who was commissioned by many European royal families.
		Cartier’s Pasha, introduced in 1985 is one of the most illustrative examples of the recent large-sized timepieces.
		Cartier marked the 100th anniversary of the friendship of Cartier's founder, Louis Cartier, and a well-renowned aviator from Brazil - Alberto Santos Dumont with introducing the most masculine Santos 100.
	www.cool-watches.com /replica-watch-cartier/index.html (192 words)

	Finest Watches - Cartier
		Cartier is considered a dynasty of elegance, style, and ultimate craftsmanship.
		Their creation of the wristwatch (as opposed to the then-typical pocket watch) was a daring move - one that revolutionized the industry and remains one of the greatest innovations of watchmaking to this day.
		Cartier is credited for creating one of the first truly water resistant watches, the Tank, which debuted during the First World War (1933).
	www.finestwatches.com /cartier.html (396 words)

	ALAIN CARTIER
		The store initially sold items made by the local jewellery manufacturers and it was not until 1902, three years after moving to rue de la Paix and the joining of Louis Cartier with his father Alfred into the business, that the firm made items in its own creative style.
		Cartier pioneered the use of platinum and baguette diamonds and patented dozens of inventions related to the jewellery and watch business.
		Throughout Cartier's history the firm mixed precious stones with semi-precious, or even hardstones such as coral, rock crystal, onyx and lapis lazuli to give the design the desired effect.
	www.alaincartier.com /about.html (431 words)

	Cartier - Cartier watches - Cartier watch
		Cartier revolutionized the watch industry by being the first to attempt the creation of the wristwatch.
		Their bold move was a huge success and the pocket watch saw a quick decline in favor of Cartier’s wristwatch.
		The luxury and uniqueness of the Cartier company was also highlighted by the acquisition of the Hope diamond, which was later sold.
	www.essentialwatches.com /brands/cartier/index.asp (800 words)

	Cartier Watches. Cartier Tank Watches. Tank Louis Cartier .
		Cartier grew, thanks to the patronage of Princess Mathilde, the Emperor's first cousin, and, in 1859 moved into premises at 9, boulevard des Italians, the core of fashionable Paris.
		Louis - Francois Cartier attracted the favours of the Empress Eugenie (first imperial order in 1859), and formed a strong bond of friendship with Worth, the great couturier of international renown.
		Louis - Francois Cartier, wishing to establish a family tradition, taught his son, Louis - Francois Alfred (1841 - 1925), the trade, made him a partner and handed over the management to him in 1874.
	www.avente-watches.com /products/WB202051.cfm (412 words)

	McClung Museum - CARTIER: The Jeweler's Art
		Until the end of the 19th century, Cartier was primarily a retailer of jewelry and objects produced by outside manufacturers.
		With each of the branches headed by a Cartier brother, the first four decades of the 20th century were a time of originality in design and technique in which a distinctive Cartier aesthetic emerged.
		Cartier was famous for creating bold color combinations in diverse materials, such as coral and fl lacquer; blues and greens in enamel, lapis lazuli, and jade; and fls and whites in enamel, onyx, and diamonds.
	mcclungmuseum.utk.edu /specex/cartier/cartier.htm (658 words)

	Cartier Perfume at 99PERFUME. All Original Cartier fragrances
		In 1874 Louis-Francois' son, Alfred Cartier, took over the running of the company, but it was his sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who were responsible for establishing the famous world-wide brand name of Cartier.
		Louis retained responsibility for the Paris branch, moving to the Rue de la Paix, in 1899.
		Among the Cartier team was Charles Jacqueau, who joined Louis Cartier in 1909 for his entire life, and Jeanne Toussaint, who was Director of Fine Jewelry from 1933 on.
	www.99perfume.com /designer/Cartier.html (285 words)

	cartiermain
		Louis Cartier, creator of jewels and art objects, confirmed his talent by tying again with clock making traditions, lost now for more than a century.
		Until the beginning of the 20th century, the mechanical part of the watch was not considered by the jewelers because of its problems in their trading; assembling, adjustment, repair,...In 1905 Louis Cartier made sure to have the exclusive production of one of the first watch-establishment in Paris: Edmond Jaeger.
		Cartier is now considered a manufacturer which means they have much more control over the quality of every stage of production.
	www.jewelry-wholesalers.com /WatchInfo/cartiermain.htm (865 words)

	Cartier SA - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier.
		In 1874 his son, Alfred Cartier took over the administration of the company, but it was his sons, Louis, Pierre and Jacques, who were responsible for establishing the famous world-wide brand name of Cartier.
		Pierre Cartier established the New York Branch in 1909, moving in 1917 to the current location of 653 Fifth Avenue, the Neo-Renaissance mansion of banker Morton Plant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cartier_SA (383 words)

	CNN - Museum quality: 150 years of Cartier style - April 17, 1997
		"Cartier 1900-1939" traces the rise of the prestigious house, founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis Francois Cartier.
		Louis Cartier, the leader of the three, stayed in Paris.
		Some of Cartier's most famous pieces on display in the New York exhibition include the bracelet that Gloria Swanson wore in the '50s film "Sunset Boulevard"; two ornamental eggs that were a gift from the city of Paris to Czar Nicolas II of Russia; and a panther icon that England's Duchess of Windsor wore.
	www.cnn.com /STYLE/9704/17/cartier.show (370 words)

	Cartier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Louis-Francois’ sons Pierre and Louis Cartier turned the house of Cartier into the world’s leading purveyor of platinum fine jewelry, fashioned in the popular garland style that so captured the elegance of age.
		Always a visionary, Louis Cartier foresaw how the First World War would put and end to the Belle Epoque, and in response to the changing times created a new style of jewelry to match the modern woman.
		Louis Cartier assigned Je anne Toussaint to command the haute joaillerie department.
	www.imperialjewels.com /info/Cartier.asp (403 words)

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		The first true Cartier wristwatch, the “Santos,” designed by Louis and named for Alberto Santos-Dumont, a dashing Brazilian aviator, was introduced in 1904.
		Today, the company's watch designers draw on the astounding design archives left by Louis Cartier, the design genius responsible for many of the house's signature innovations, patents and collections.
		Most of the contemporary Cartier collections are based upon Louis distinctive design classics such as the Santos, the Panther, the Bagnoire, the Pasha, the Tonneau, the Diabolo, and the Tank.
	www.lycos.com /info/cartier--louis-cartier.html (329 words)

	Frank Adams Jewelers, Inc (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		At the beginning of the 20th century and through the years ahead, Louis Cartier will become the most famous jeweler in the world with a clientele including many European royal families, most of the maharajas of India, and the Kings of Siam and Nepal.
		Thus, Cartier’s foray into the world of the timepiece is born.
		As evidenced by the historical success and popularity of the wristwatch, Louis Cartier was a true trendsetter and innovator.
	www.frankadams.com /designers/cartier.html (429 words)

	Louis Cartier’s Lasting Imprint - 2/1/1997 - JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The use of platinum also allowed Cartier to reach another of his goals: to update the Garland style that was favored in Europe in the late 19th century.
		Worldwide fame: The decade-plus bonanza of platinum, diamond and pearl opulence that Cartier unleashed during the earliest years of the 20th century quickly became a draw for royalty and near-royalty worldwide.
		Known as la Panthere in French, the famed Cartier Panther design was a tribute to Toussaint and her influence in the company.
	www.jckonline.com /article/CA6252604.html (1255 words)

	Cartier Replica Watches
		Cartier was founded in Paris by Louis-Francois Cartier, son of a powder horn maker.
		In 1874, Cartier's son Alfred took over the business and expanded it considerably.
		In 1907, Cartier signed a contract with Edmond Jaeger, who agreed to exclusively supply the movements for Cartier watches.
	www.trendstime.com /replica_watches_cartier.htm (772 words)

	Cartier Watches
		Cartier gives the original watch purchaser a 2 year international manufacturer's guarantee that all products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
		The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier for Women Watch (model W1529856) is another contemporary rendering of a classic Cartier design, the Tank; which is generally regarded as the most influential design in 20th century watches.
		Cartier continues to draw on the wonderfully creative legacy of Louis Cartier.
	www.luxurywatches101.com /luxury-watches/cartier.aspx (396 words)

	Cartier
		Cartier were unique among wristwatch designers and manufacturers because they owned their own retail outlets and were therefore able to stay abreast of changing fashion trends.
		During the early twentieth century any man wearing a wristwatch made a very daring statement, as the classic pocket watch was considered the only timepiece a gentleman should carry.
		In the 1930s, Cartier created the Pasha of Marrakesh a watch he could wear in his swimming pool.
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	Cartier Watches
		Louis Cartier designed his Santos model for Santos Dumont in 1907, and helped to make wristwatches fashionable for men.
		Other famous Cartier models include Baignoire introduced in 1912, the Tank, probably considered as the archetypal Cartier, in 1917, Pasha in 1932, and Vendome in 1933.
		If we were being cynical, we could say that these styles are hardly up to the minute, but in fairness Cartier designs tend to be classics, and each model range receives updated treatment with the passage of time.
	www.24carat.co.uk /cartierwatches.html (421 words)

	Cartier Watches
		The Cartier Watch, known as “The House of Cartier” was originally a jewelry boutique, which was founded in 1847 by Louis-Franois Cartier.
		It was not long before the fine craftsmanship of Louis Cartier became recognized for superior quality and the standard for excellence of Cartier Watches.
		The Santos is recognized as the first true Cartier wristwatch, designed by Louis and named for Alberto Santos-Dumont, a dashing Brazilian aviator, which was introduced in 1904.
	www.jomashop.com /cartier.html (448 words)

	Cartier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Louis Cartier, inventor of the wristwatch, brother of Pierre and Jacques
		Cartier Island, an island north-west of Australia that is part of Australia's Northern Territory.
		Cartier is a subway station in the Montreal area
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cartier (164 words)

	Manley Horlogerie - Vintage Watches and Collectibles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Among the Cartier team was Charles Jacqueau who joined Louis Cartier in 1909 for his entire life and Jeanne Toussaint who was appointed Director of Fine Jewelry from 1933 on.
		In 1972 a group of investors led by Joseph Kanoui bought Cartier Paris whose President became Robert Hocq the creator of the concept of "Les Must de Cartier" in collaboration with Alain Dominique Perrin General Director of "Les Must de Cartier".
		Cartier SA is a jeweler and watch manufacturer that is a subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA.
	www.manleyhorlogerie.com /Watch_History/cartier.htm (344 words)

	Cartier Tank Watches - Cartier Tank Collection at Orolus.com
		Cartier watches are always focused on the relationship between form and movement, aesthetics and "savoir-faire", technique and art.
		Cartier continues to harness each new skill and talent to combine tradition and innovation.
		In the mysterious and subtle world of cartier watchmaking, artist and technician work side by side as willing partners.
	www.orolus.com /cartier-tank.shtml (128 words)

	Cartier \| Cartier Watch \| Watches Cartier
		Cartier was founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847.
		Alfred Cartier took over running the company in 1874, and his sons Jacques, Pierre and Louis were largely responsible for popularizing the brand we know as Cartier today.
		Louis Cartier was very innovative and instrumental in the launch and design of the Cartier Watch.
	www.bebi.com /cartier (203 words)

	The Cartier Crash Watch - TimeZone
		The company was founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, but entered into it's golden age of watches with his grandson Louis Cartier, who entered the Cartier firm around 1900.
		This was designed for Cartier's friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, who was complaining to Cartier that a pocket watch was impractical to be used as a watch in flight.
		The powers that be at Cartier, found this "watch design" actually inspiring, and decided to introduce is as a new design, and as a tribute to their fallen colleague.
	www.timezone.com /library/comarticles/comarticles0025 (847 words)

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