Shape Your Time

Cartier is practically synonymous with shaped watches, thanks to its unmatched expertise in creating them.

- Jamie Tan

Shaped timepieces are a key feature of watchmaking at Cartier. Some models like the Tank Française are defined by their hard, sharp edges, while others such as the Ballon Bleu de Cartier are comprised entirely of soft, sensual curves. Most timepieces from the maison will fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum, of course. The Santos de Cartier, for instance, sports straight edges that are softened by rounded corners, while the Crash completely defies any sort of categorisation with its irregular outline.