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Cartier Women's W10197U2 Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and White Rubber Chronograph Watch

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 471 Swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 34 mm
• Solid combination brushed and polished stainless steel case; Combination white rubber strap with stainless steel center links; Roman numeral engraved stationary stainless steel bezel

Product Description

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The Cartier Women's Must 21 Chronoscaph Watch is a luxurious, crisp timepiece with the athletic looks of a white rubber wristband, threaded with stainless steel accent pieces. A stainless steel case is topped by a stainless steel bezel that features engraved Roman numeral hour indicators. A scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal dial window protects a white dial with intriguing textures and a white outer ring displaying black stick and Arabic numeral minute markers. Three subdials and a date window at the four o'clock offer additional conveniences. Luminescent hands and a white rubber-tipped crown round out the clean-looking beauty of this Cartier timepiece. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet.

The Cartier Story

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.

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.

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.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001B8DP4I
• Item model number: W10197U2
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,287 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch with one potentially major flaw..., December 1, 2011

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This review is from: Cartier Women's W10197U2 Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and White Rubber Chronograph Watch (Watch)

This is a great/cool/beautiful/sporty watch ... the only issue is with the white rubber band which is porous and therefore if you wear blue jeans with it you will find that the band will turn blue and it is impossible to get it all out no matter what you use to clean it. I just bought my wife another watch (Chopard) to wear with her jeans and when white doesn't match her attire and this one will only be worn in non-jean situations. I'm tempted to spend around $500+/- for a new band from Cartier since this one still has some blueness in it (and therefore a lack of whiteness/brightness) but probably not bad enough to warrant the expense of a new band at this point.