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Cartier Women's W10198U2 Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and Black Rubber Chronograph Watch

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

Product Description

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With a black rubber band threaded with stainless steel accent pieces and a sporty-looking dial, the Cartier Women's Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and Black Rubber Watch breathes new life into a classic Cartier. 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 black dial with an intriguing Cartier "double-C" printed design, and a clear outer ring displaying black stick and Arabic numeral minute markers. Luminescent hour indicators, a date window at four o'clock, and three subdials offer additional conveniences. Luminescent sword-shaped, rhodium steel white hands and a black-tipped crown round out the dark 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: B001B8BUYU
• Item model number: W10198U2
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,603 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cartier Must 21 is a must have!!, September 12, 2009

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W. Campbell (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cartier Women's W10198U2 Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and Black Rubber Chronograph Watch (Watch)

I'm a huge fan of Cartier watches, having already owned 3 others prior to making this purchase. I was a bit concerned about the size of the women's due to previous reviews but as it turns out, I'm really pleased with the size. I'd call it a mid-size which is always my preference. I found it easy to adjust the strap length and the look is very unique to other sports watches with the stainless inserts. I get a lot of compliments when wearing it. I'm really pleased with my purchase and love that Amazon continues to stay competitive in pricing fine watches. By the way, even though you may not pay for overnight shipping, Amazon ships their higher priced watches overnight, probably due to the concern in getting it to you quickly. If you are teetering at all on purchasing, I'd say "go for it"! I couldn't be more pleased that I did.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All as planned, July 21, 2008

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J. Monard (NY) - See all my reviews
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Everything went fine in accordance to other users reviews: good timing, nice product, nothing to complain about! Reliable company so far.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars too small, June 16, 2009

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Jackson (FL,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cartier Women's W10198U2 Must 21 Chronoscaph Stainless Steel and Black Rubber Chronograph Watch (Watch)

This model is perfect if you are looking for a very small model watch. We returned it and ordered the large model for men(witch is considered also a unisex model).