Of course, in the beginning, it was a relatively modest affair, but by the late 1850s, Cartier had its first royal client, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, niece of Napoleon Bonaparte, who commissioned the jeweler to design brooches, earrings and other accessories. Nevertheless, it was the year Louis-François Cartier (1819–1904) - who was born into poverty - founded his eponymous empire, assuming control of the workshop of watchmaker Adolphe Picard, under whom he had previously been employed as an assistant. Perhaps 1847 was not the ideal time to open a new watchmaking and jewelry business, as the French Revolution was not kind to the aristocracy who could afford such luxuries.

Key Features:Ěutomatic, Date, Stainless Steelįor its extraordinary range of bracelets, watches, rings and other adornments, French luxury house Cartier is undeniably one of the most well known and internationally revered jewelers in the world among clients both existing and aspirational. Movement:Ěutomatic, Cartier Calibre 8101 MCįunctions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date, Chronographĭial Markers:ělack Dial w/ 2 Subdials, White Roman Numeral Hour Markers, Date at 9 About Cartier Ballon Bleu de Chronograph W6920025 watch with Black Dial w/ White Roman Numerals, stainless steel case and Brushed & Polished Stainless Steel Bracelet with Cartier Box.Ĭondition:Ğxcellent Display Model, Faint Scratches on Case Backīox/Papers:Ĝartier Box, 2 Year Store Warrantyīezel:ğixed, Polished Stainless Steel Bezel

Cartier calibre 8101