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cartierCartier Panthère, the jewellery watch with the panther in its name
Why the Panthère is jewellery first and watch second, where the panther at Cartier comes from, what makes the supple bracelet special, and what to look for when you …
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cartierCartier Santos, the first pilot's watch and its modern presence
…he Santos became the pioneer of the wristwatch, what sets the Santos-Dumont and Santos de Cartier apart, what the screws on the bezel are about, and what to look for when you buy.
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cartierCartier Tank, the style icon since 1917
Where the Tank gets its form, what sets the Tank Louis Cartier, Must, Française and Américaine apart, quartz against mechanical, and what to look…
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cartierWhich Cartier to buy, a guide to Tank, Santos and Ballon Bleu
Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Panthère, Pasha. Which Cartier suits which wrist, what to watch on vintage pieces, and where the Paris house stan…
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guidesHow to spot a fake luxury watch, the cross-brand guide
…thenticity checks for any luxury watch, plus brand-specific notes on Rolex, Patek, AP and Cartier, from the workshop of a Munich atelier.
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guidesHow to buy a luxury watch without later regret
A luxury watch is a decision that lasts for years. How to sort purpose, brand and model, what really counts in inspection, and when it is worth buying from a maison rather than a p…
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FAQ
3 hits- Buying luxury watches
Which brands does Time Boutique carry?
…he renowned brands Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega and Cartier. We also carry other high-quality brands. Reach out if you are looking for a speci…
- Buying luxury watches
Which watch suits luxury beginners?
…s a Rolex [Submariner](/glossar/submariner), Omega [Speedmaster](/glossar/speedmaster) or Cartier Tank. These watches offer excellent value, are versatile to wear and typically hol…
- Selling your watch
Which brands does Time Boutique buy?
… luxury watches of Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega and Cartier. We also consider other high-quality brands. Reach out if you are unsure whether y…
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6 hits- Service hub
Cartier service
Service for Cartier — Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu, Pasha.
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Cartier collection
Cartier pieces at the atelier — Tank, Santos, Ballon Bleu and further classics.
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Watch service
Maintenance, full service and restoration in our own workshop, transparently documented.
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Request a service
Individual service request: brand, reference, symptoms and photos. Helmut responds within 24 hours with a first assessment.
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Maison Overhaul
Complete factory-grade overhaul: disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication with manufacture oils, seal replacement and pressure test.
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We buy watches
We buy Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and more. Fair valuation within days.
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Watch glossary
7 hits- Complications
Big date
A date display made of two separately switched discs — one for the tens digit, one for the units — through a double-width window in the dial. Legibility at arm's length without the…
- Market & Collecting
Certificate
A written confirmation of authenticity, specification or history of a watch — issued either by the manufacture (warranty certificate, Extract from the Archives) or by an independen…
- Materials & Case
Crown
The knurled button on the side of a watch case used to wind the movement and set the time. Modern sports and dive watches use screw-down crowns with multi-layer gasket systems; vin…
- Anatomy & Details
Deployant clasp
Hinged folding closure that secures a bracelet or leather strap without the strap looping back over itself. Protects the leather edge, holds the watch firmly on the wrist, and is n…
- Materials & Case
Dial
The visible front of a watch — carrying indices, logo, complication displays and inscriptions. On collector markets often the single most value-driving aspect of a watch alongside …
- Complications
GMT
A complication that uses a fourth hand and a 24-hour scale to display a second time zone. Originally developed for long-haul pilots, today a standard on travel and sports watches. …
- Water Resistance
Helium escape valve
A one-way pressure-relief valve in a professional dive watch that releases helium accumulated inside the case during saturation diving. Essential only for professional divers; orna…