Cartier watches are an obvious status symbol, and many people wear them for that reason and no other. However, don't let that color your feelings about the brand. Even many watch enthusiasts underestimate the quality of many Cartier models, which is, in fact, excellent. Did you know that Cartier makes a tourbillon wristwatch? That the Privee model range encompasses many elite watches?

Cartier is most famous for their Tank watch, which is a design icon. I have to hand it to Cartier -- as large watches caught on, Cartier was slow to the trend. However, the Cartier designers did a great job with models like the Roadster and the Santos 100, which have oversized cases while maintaining the famous Cartier look.

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