Do you also buy Cartier watches with quartz movements?

In principle, yes. Many Cartier models were made with quartz movements, such as the Panthère, the Must de Cartier and smaller sizes of the Tank, Santos and Ballon Bleu. The movement is taken into account alongside model, size and material. We also appraise quartz Cartiers that have stopped. Please leave the case back closed; we check the movement during the inspection.

Is my Must de Cartier made of gold?

Usually not. The Must de Cartier generally has a case of gold-plated silver (vermeil); on many pieces the case back is marked “925” or “Argent”. A solid gold case typically bears the 750 hallmark there. If in doubt, send us photos of the dial and case back; the appraisal is free of charge.

Can I sell my Cartier without box and certificate?

As a rule, yes. Box, certificate and purchase receipt affect the offer, and a complete set usually works in your favour. If they are missing, the offer rests on the examination of the watch itself; old invoices or service records help. With Cartier, the reference and serial number are generally engraved on the case back – a photo of them makes identification easier right from the first appraisal.

My Cartier has diamonds that were added later – will you still buy it?

We are glad to appraise it. Stones set after the fact rarely increase the value of a Cartier and can even reduce it, because the bezel, dial or bracelet had to be altered. The watch is then valued mainly as a Cartier. If you still have the original parts, please bring them along.

The leather strap is worn – should I replace it before selling?

No. Leather straps wear out with use; there is no need to buy a new one first. What matters more is the original Cartier buckle or deployant clasp; on gold watches it is often made of gold itself. Bring it along, even if it is no longer on the strap. A non-original strap is no obstacle either – simply mention it in your enquiry.

What do I need to bring to sell my Cartier?

Bring whatever you still have for the watch: the box, however worn, the certificate, purchase receipt and service records, removed bracelet links and an original clasp if the strap has been replaced. We also need your identity card or passport. Appointments can be made via WhatsApp or by phone.

Sell · Cartier

Sell your Cartier watch – we buy Tank, Santos, Pasha & Panthère

A Tank from an estate, a Santos from the 1980s or a Panthère that is rarely worn these days: if you are considering selling your Cartier watch, we are happy to take a look. We buy ladies’ and men’s models in steel, steel and gold or solid gold, as well as the Pasha, the Ballon Bleu, vintage pieces and the Must de Cartier. Start by sending us photos via WhatsApp or email; the appraisal costs you nothing and commits you to nothing. Our fair, market-based offer follows after we have inspected the watch itself at Brüdergasse 24.

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Inspected in front of you, in house
Immediate, discreet payment on agreement
Bonn store since 2016

The Cartier watches we buy

The cards show the major Cartier lines with some of their models and references. We are equally glad to appraise other Cartier watches, such as the Calibre de Cartier, Roadster, Ronde, Tortue or Tonneau – photos via WhatsApp are enough to start.

Tank

Tank Louis Cartier
Tank Française
Tank Cintrée
Tank Solo
Must de Cartier

The Tank Louis Cartier in gold, the Tank Française with its integrated bracelet in steel, steel and gold or solid gold, the Tank Solo and the Must de Cartier in vermeil: we buy Tank models in every size, quartz, automatic or hand-wound, on leather straps and metal bracelets.

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Tank Américaine

1725
1740
8172

The Tank Américaine, with its curved, elongated case, has been made since 1989 with quartz or automatic movements. We buy it in every size, on a leather strap or a gold bracelet.

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Santos

Santos de Cartier
Santos Galbée
Santos Carrée 2961
Santos 100
Santos-Dumont

The Santos goes back to the watch Louis Cartier designed in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. We buy the Santos de Cartier, Galbée and Carrée in steel, solid gold or steel and gold, and the slim Santos-Dumont on a leather strap. With the screwed bracelet, completeness matters.

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Pictured: Cartier Pasha de Cartier “Moon Phase”, Ref. 30011 – sold by us

Pasha & Ballon Bleu

Pasha de Cartier
Pasha 30011
Pasha C
Ballon Bleu

We buy the round Pasha de Cartier with its screw-down crown cap on a small chain – in gold, steel or steel and gold, including versions with moon phase or chronograph. We are also looking for the Ballon Bleu, whose crown with its blue cabochon is protected by an arch on the case.

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Pictured: Cartier Ellipse “Diamond”, Ref. 1480 – sold by us

Panthère, ladies’ & jewellery watches

Panthère de Cartier
Baignoire
Ellipse 1480
Diamond cocktail watches

We are looking for the Panthère de Cartier with its supple link bracelet, the Baignoire and Ellipse with their oval cases, and cocktail watches with diamonds on bezel, dial or bracelet. Our offer depends above all on model, size and the gold content of case and bracelet.

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How selling works

Send photos

Send us a few photos via WhatsApp or email and let us know which box, papers and receipts you have.

Appraisal

We get back to you with a free, no-obligation appraisal. We are also happy to answer questions by phone.

Appointment & payment

At your appointment at Brüdergasse 24 we inspect the watch in front of you and make our offer. Once we agree, we pay immediately – whether you sell is up to you.

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Fill in what you know – it becomes a ready-made message for WhatsApp or email. Simply send the photos afterwards.

What determines our offer for a Cartier watch?

The starting point is model and size: a large automatic Tank Américaine is valued differently from a small quartz model, a Santos Galbée differently from a Santos-Dumont. Then comes the material – steel, steel and gold or solid gold. We also take a gold bracelet, a gold deployant clasp and factory-set diamonds into account. After that, case, dial and bracelet are judged on their condition, and completeness counts too: box, Cartier certificate, purchase receipt and service records. With a gold model, what counts first is its value as a watch, not the gold value alone; with a sought-after brand such as Cartier, it is often well above that. In the end, our offer is measured against what the model is currently worth on the market.

Selling a vintage Cartier or a Must de Cartier

Older Cartier watches include the hand-wound Tank Louis Cartier, the Santos in steel and gold from the late 1970s and the 1980s, and the Must de Cartier. To be clear about the Must: its case is usually gold-plated silver, known as vermeil, not solid gold. It is therefore valued differently from a gold watch; what counts is the condition of the gilding, the dial, the movement and the demand for the model. Please do not have a Must polished before selling – polishing removes the thin layer of gold. With every vintage piece, it also matters whether the dial, crown and clasp are original.

Selling a ladies’ Cartier with diamonds

Many Cartier lines also exist as ladies’ watches: the Baignoire, the Ellipse and the Panthère with its link bracelet, plus small versions of the Tank, Santos and Ballon Bleu, often in gold and set with diamonds. With such watches, the model, the gold of case and bracelet and the diamond setting are assessed together; the decisive factor is the value of the watch as a whole, not the sum of its materials. With a Panthère, the completeness of the link bracelet is important as well: if it has been shortened, please bring the removed links. For a first appraisal, photos of the dial, case back and bracelet help.

Selling your Cartier watch in Bonn

By appointment, we examine your Cartier in front of you in our shop at Brüdergasse 24. If you would like an appraisal beforehand, send photos via WhatsApp or email; this costs you nothing. As we buy the watch ourselves, there is no commission or auction fee, and whether you sell remains entirely your decision. Once we agree, you receive the amount immediately and discreetly. If you also own Cartier jewellery, such as a Love bracelet or a ring, feel free to bring it along – we buy that too, through our jewellery and gold buying service.

Frequently asked questions about selling

Do you also buy Cartier watches with quartz movements?: In principle, yes. Many Cartier models were made with quartz movements, such as the Panthère, the Must de Cartier and smaller sizes of the Tank, Santos and Ballon Bleu. The movement is taken into account alongside model, size and material. We also appraise quartz Cartiers that have stopped. Please leave the case back closed; we check the movement during the inspection.
Is my Must de Cartier made of gold?: Usually not. The Must de Cartier generally has a case of gold-plated silver (vermeil); on many pieces the case back is marked “925” or “Argent”. A solid gold case typically bears the 750 hallmark there. If in doubt, send us photos of the dial and case back; the appraisal is free of charge.
Can I sell my Cartier without box and certificate?: As a rule, yes. Box, certificate and purchase receipt affect the offer, and a complete set usually works in your favour. If they are missing, the offer rests on the examination of the watch itself; old invoices or service records help. With Cartier, the reference and serial number are generally engraved on the case back – a photo of them makes identification easier right from the first appraisal.
My Cartier has diamonds that were added later – will you still buy it?: We are glad to appraise it. Stones set after the fact rarely increase the value of a Cartier and can even reduce it, because the bezel, dial or bracelet had to be altered. The watch is then valued mainly as a Cartier. If you still have the original parts, please bring them along.
The leather strap is worn – should I replace it before selling?: No. Leather straps wear out with use; there is no need to buy a new one first. What matters more is the original Cartier buckle or deployant clasp; on gold watches it is often made of gold itself. Bring it along, even if it is no longer on the strap. A non-original strap is no obstacle either – simply mention it in your enquiry.
What do I need to bring to sell my Cartier?: Bring whatever you still have for the watch: the box, however worn, the certificate, purchase receipt and service records, removed bracelet links and an original clasp if the strap has been replaced. We also need your identity card or passport. Appointments can be made via WhatsApp or by phone.