August 3, 2020,
Luxuries that serve a practical value, like telling time, that are exorbitant in price, often make us wonder, why so much?
For example, a Cartier watch. Why does it cost in the thousands?
Is it just hype or how can it function much better than a $500 watch?
By the way, we’ve never paid $500 for a watch.
The desire for luxury watches go beyond simply telling the time. We understand that. It is also about fashion, a sense of exclusive style, elegance and taste.
Why is Cartier So Expensive? The savvy group at styleimagination.com surmises, “One of the reasons is that Cartier has many celebrity customers now, and they are not new to the world of royalty and obeying culture. King Edward, the seventh of England, dubbed the Louis Cartier, the jeweler of kings and kings of jewelers.”
Now asking why people purchase it, is not the question. We’ve read about people spending millions of dollars on a piece of art that we wouldn’t pay five dollars for at a garage sale.
Beauty and value is truly in the eye of the beholder.
And the company that makes it divine.
Cartier International SNC, or simply Cartier, is a French luxury goods conglomerate which designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells jewelry and watches.
Founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847, the company remained under family control until 1964.
The company currently maintains its headquarters in Paris, although it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.
Cartier operates more than 200 stores in 125 countries.
Let’s visit their website which is about as close as we’ll get to any Cartier home.
At cartier.com they enlighten, “With your subscription to Cartier Care, please enjoy an extension of the International Limited Warranty for up to 8 years, as well as a range of complimentary and exclusive services that will extend the life of your watch for years to come.
In addition, you can look forward to personalized notifications and invitations from your local Cartier boutique for additional complimentary diagnostics.”
Okay, we’re starting to understand a little bit of the difference. Exceptional customer service. There must be more. There is.
They add, “Your Cartier watch is guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase (the « Guarantee Period ») subject to the following conditions. If your watch is returned during the Guarantee Period, any component found by our technical services to be defective as a result of a manufacturing defect will be, at Cartier’s sole discretion, repaired or replaced free of charge. Upon expiration of the Guarantee Period, any services or repairs will be subject to a service charge.”
We have to admit, two years doesn’t seem like a long time.
Time to look for some independent reviews.
The team at grunge.com educates, “The reason why Cartier watches are expensive? High quality materials, genuine historical significance, and "influencer" endorsements from some of the world's most iconic fashionistas have led to a perfect storm of brand clout, which translates to an expensive price tag.”
Alright. Sort of. We still need more.
We turn to the experts at raymondleejewelers.net so they can make a comparison to their exclusive neighbors at Rolex. “In terms of designs, Cartier is a jewelry brand after all, so they do have a strong history of having solid, iconic watch designs, but still not compatible with Rolex. In the world of watches, Rolex has done much more to change the world than Cartier.”
That seems straight forward enough.
The greatest review is when a celebrity chooses to wear it and speak about it. Who are some of the top celebs wearing Cartier watches? The fine minds at raymondleejewelers.net share, “In the wedding of the century where Kate Middleton became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge after marrying Prince William, Cartier took the grandstand as well. Catherine wore a Cartier tiara with her beautiful wedding veil, making a classic wedding statement that is inspiring wedding looks to this day.”
One more.
They continue, “Anne Hathaway, a famous Hollywood film star who recently took center stage in her role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, is also known to wear Cartier jewels whenever possible. In fact, Hathaway once wore a Cartier piece to The Academy Awards. There is no better place to be seen in Cartier than on the red carpet on Oscar Night, and Hathaway knows that rule well.”
Things are looking shinier.
We’re still interested. Very. So we went to Amazon to view their selection and it is quite extensive.
https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Luxury-Watches-Cartier/s?rh=n%3A9583056011%2Cp_4%3ACartier
Make no mistake about it. They are beautiful. Elegant. Timeless.
So in the city that we love so much, where can we purchase them in San Francisco?
Cartier is located at 199 Grant Avenue in San Francisco.
We now turn our attention to a visiting writer who takes us deeper into the world of Cartier.
Cartier Watches Have Adorned the Wrists of Many Over the Years Due to Their Elegance
grapplingstars.com, femcompetitor.com fciwomenswrestling.com articles, Cartier-photo-credit
Cartier is a brand name famous for jeweler and watches. They are the most preferred designers and jewelers of royalty since 1904; recognition which very few in the world can achieve. Only they could blend watches and jewels as if they are made for each other. For this reason, Cartier watches have been hailed as the most luxurious timepieces ever produced.
Cartier has been rejoicing in trying innovative and challenging ideas ever since it came into being. No wonder every time they come with a new product, they simply stun the world. The style, design and the finesse of the watches are enough for people to recognize them by just a mere glance. The visual appeal of the products under this banner is unparalleled.
The rectangular dial has been a regular and important feature of Cartier. The finest examples of this design are the Tank and the Santos. Besides, these two famous and elegant watches worth mentioning are the Pasha watches that became the first waterproof timepiece when invented in 1933. Louis Cartier designed the watch with a grille made of gold for the Pasha of Marrakech. The grille helped in protecting the watch glass. The watch also had a little cup to protect and twist the key for winding.
It was the Santos that started the use of the wristwatches and out did the pocket watches. Men started enjoying the watch on their wrists without bothering about the fashion statement because at the time only women used to wear watches on their wrist. Thus, Cartier watches became the fashion statement every connoisseur of jeweler and watches started looking up to.
All the credit for bringing in new fashion and design goes to the three Cartier brothers. These brothers have continued the artistic skills and vision of their father. Their thirst and passion for finding and processing precious stones and using them as a crust have provided gracefulness and a unique look to watches. They even recruited the best of artisans from different parts of the country to create nothing less than masterpieces. Thus, making the watches luxurious and robust became the identity of the company.
Cartier watches are loved and used by many people; be they men, women, celebrity or a member of a royal family. It is the respect and love for the brand that people wear it only on grand occasions. For the rest of the time, they prefer to store and preserve the watches in special places. To keep the timepiece in working condition, the owners happily invest extra money in watch winders just to wind the timepieces when they are not wearing them.
Most of the models have been in the limelight for centuries. For they have been so attached to the company that leaving or ignoring them would hurt the admirers of Cartier watches. Keeping in view of the sentiments of their patrons, Cartier has created several versions of the famous Pasha watches available in golden bracelet, crocodile skin strap, and diamonds covering the belt and bracelet.
For Further information on Cartier Watches Click on the link: Cartier Watches
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