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Cartier Women's W51007Q4 Tank Francaise Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Watch

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 057 Swiss-quartz movement
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 20 mm
• Solid stainless steel case with combination stainless steel and 18kt gold-plated bracelet

Product Description

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Genuine gold warms the silver hue of this Cartier timepiece. The Cartier Women's Cartier Women's Francaise Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Watch features a beautiful stainless steel band accented by bars of 18kt yellow gold. A rectangular, stainless steel case is topped by a stainless steel bezel. A scratch-resistant, sapphire square dial window protects a crisp white-grained dial. Black Roman numeral hour indicators, black stick minute markers and dark, blued-steel hands creates a classic look, while the Cartier logo marks this fine timepiece. Powered by Cartier's own Calibre 057 Swiss-quartz movement, this watch is also water resistant to 99 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

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F3VSN0
• Item model number: W51007Q4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,069 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Watch Ever!, January 27, 2010

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Ellah "ellahsue" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cartier Women's W51007Q4 Tank Francaise Stainless Steel and 18K Gold Watch (Watch)

I've had this watch for 5 years and it runs great and looks great. I continue to get compliments on it. It's a classic watch...nothing trendy but will never go out of style. Goes with everything. The watch continues to put a smile on my face everyday when I put it on.