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Louis Joseph Cartier (/ ˈ k ɑːr t i eɪ / KAR-tee-ay, French: [lwi ʒozɛf kaʁtje]; June 6, 1875 – July 23, 1942) was a French businessman, jeweler and heir to the Cartier jewelry house. From 1909, he and his brother Pierre were primarily based in New York City.
Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the "Tank Louis Cartier" luxury watch sets the standard for all Tank watch models. To embody Louis Cartier's contribution to "modern style", later known as Art Deco, the tops of the lugs were rounded in contrast to the previously fashionable rectangular form.
Tank Louis Cartier watch, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding. Case and beaded crown in rose gold 750/1000 set with 41 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling ~0.66 carats. Silver-grained dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, mineral crystal, claret alligator leather strap, ardillon buckle in rose gold 750/1000.
Louis-François Cartier founded Cartier in Paris in 1847 when he took over the workshop of his master, Adolphe Picard. In 1874, Louis-François' son Alfred Cartier took over the company, but it was Alfred's sons Louis , Pierre , and Jacques who established the brand name worldwide.
The Tank watch was created by Louis Cartier, who designed it after the tanks of WWI battlefields. Defined by flat vertical brancards and a sapphire cabochon, this symbol of understated elegance has since captivated the world's most astute minds.
Jun 27, 2024 · The Tank Louis Cartier emerged in the early 1920s, establishing the general design DNA of the Cartier Tank, with a rounded outer edge creating a more delicate look. The Cartier Tank would turn out to be highly influential in the subsequent designs of rectangular dress watches, cementing its importance in watch history.
Sep 15, 2021 · Cartier celebrated 100 years of its revolutionary Trinity designs this week. In celebration, we take a look back through the history of Cartier, the founder Louis-François Cartier and the three brothers - Louis, Pierre and Jacques - who made it a global brand. 15 September 2021. Story by Ian Thorley.
Louis-François Cartier (November 2, 1819 – May 15, 1904) was a French businessman, jeweler and watchmaker. He founded the world renowned jewelry house Cartier in 1847. He was the grandfather of Pierre Cartier, who opened the Cartier Building in New York, and internationalized the brand. He was the patriarch of the Cartier family.
Jul 18, 2018 · Founded over 170 years ago by Louis-Francois Cartier (1819-1904) it was not until the early 20th century that his three grandsons propelled the company to international success and acclaim. But who were they and what did they achieve?
Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the “Tank Louis Cartier” watch sets the standard to be upheld by all Tank watches. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines, the tops of the lugs were rounded, embodying the contribution made by Louis Cartier to the modern style later known as Art Deco.
