Great Cartier Midsize W51011Q3 Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch

The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers. Baume Mercier Men s 8689, TAG Heuer Formula 1, Cartier Midsize W51011Q3, TAG Heuer WV1411.BA0793, TAG Heuer CV2A10.FC6235, Baume Mercier 8818 , Men s CAT2010.BA0952 , Omega Men s ,Seamaster, Tag Heuer Calibre 5, Men s CAN1010BA0821, NEVER WORN ROLEX, Men s WAN2111.BA0822 , Men s WAP1110.BA0831 , Men s CV2A11.BA0796, Women s CAH1213.BA0863 , Zenith Men s 51.2080, Men s CAT2011.BA0952, Omega Men s 3220, Women s WAF1412.BA0823, Men s CV2A12.FC6236, Women s WAH1313.BA0868, Men s CV2A10.BA0796, ROLEX SUBMARINER , Men s WAN2111.BA0822 , Men s WV211A.BA0787, Men s 9577-STC-00650, Men s CV2014.FT6014 , Men s W7100037, Men s CAH1110.BA0850, Men s WV211B.BA0787, Cartier W51002Q3, Men s CAF101F.BA0821 , Men s WAP1112.BA0831, IWC Portuguese Automatic , Omega Men s 2225.80 , Men s CAV5185.FT6020 , NEW CALIBRE DE CARTIER , Cartier W51008Q3, Cartier Men s W6920047, Men s WAU1112.BA0858, Men s WV211A.FC6203 , Men s WV2115.FC6180

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.
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And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

My husband bought me this watch, not from Amazon, but in Switzerland. I feel the need to tell people about my experience with this watch.

It cost over $4,000 when new, and I had no problems with it for 8 years, when it unexpectedly died. I assumed it needed a new battery. I brought it to Cartier in Manhasset, NY, for a new battery and the problems began. Not only did they charge me $50 for the new battery, but I had to pay a total of almost $450 (before tax) for "maintenance" that I was told the watch needed. This included cleaning, polishing, and other repairs which I was never given specific information on. I was told it included "whatever the watch needed", which could range from a new battery all the way to a new movement if required, plus a 12 month warranty on the work. I stupidly assumed that after paying this, I would not have any more trouble with the watch for another 8 years.

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Two years after that, the watch died again. I stupidly brought it back to Cartier. (I assumed that no one but Cartier should touch the watch.) I AGAIN had to pay $450 for another "maintenance." When I told them that I had recently had this done (2 years before), they said "That sounds about right" and that I should expect to do this every 2-3 years. How ridiculous is this? To spend $4,000 on a watch, and then find out you have to spend another $500 on it every 2-3 years? If I knew this originally, I would NOT HAVE BOUGHT THIS WATCH. I think that they assume people will pay this because of the Cartier name, but personally I think it's pretty bad manufacturing to make something that dies every 2-3 years. I could have bought a Longines for LESS money and had no problems at all with it.

Then, after 6 months, the watch died again! I stormed back to Cartier and thankfully, since they guarantee their work for 12 months, they took the watch back and told me that there would be no cost to fix it, which they did, but never told me what they did or what was originally wrong with it.
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Next time this watch dies (and I am sure it will), I may go back to Cartier and demand a new watch... wish me luck! If I even bother fixing it, I will bring the watch to my regular jeweler, who told me that they will put in the same battery as Cartier would, and even get a new Cartier movement if necessary and would never charge me the amount of money that Cartier did.

Overall, it is a beautiful watch, and I get lots of compliments on it. Also, lots of people stare with jealosy and never say a word! I do love it, but I am deeply annoyed that the quality is so low, and that the Cartier stores charge so much money for service.
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Bought this for my wife over 13 years ago and it has been serviced at Cartier twice since then. Services are costly ($250 - $400), but each time it comes back it looks like a new watch. My wife wears it daily and it has been all over the world with her thru Middle Eastern deserts, Chicago winters, snorkling, tropical jungles, etc and has never skipped a beat. The glass has been replaced after a small scratch occured due to a fall/stumble onto rocks, and one hand was replaced by Cartier as a preventative measure.