The world of vintage watches is a constant myriad of tastes and styles, from the impossible to nail down to simple trends. But certain brands and ideas do tend to “have a moment” from time to time. Our tip for 2021 and beyond? Vintage Cartier looks to be on the up. One of the biggest watch brands in the world today, Cartier’s back catalogue isn’t as well-known as you might think, and remains the preserve of a limited number of dedicated connoisseurs. We spoke to four of them to find out why it holds such mystique, what the key pieces are to look out for, and where to start if you’re new to the brand.
