Explore our curated selection of pre-owned men's Cartier watches - from Santos and Tank to Ballon Bleu and Roadster. Every piece is authenticated and condition-checked by our specialists for confidence at checkout. Choose secure UK delivery or view in person at our London showroom.
Prefer guidance before you buy? Our team can help you compare references, sizes and movements so you find the right second-hand men's Cartier watch.
Cartier is celebrated for its refined design and timeless versatility, making its watches equally suited to the office, formal occasions and everyday wear.
Choosing a pre-owned men’s Cartier watch offers clear advantages, including better value compared to buying new and more manageable depreciation over time. The secondary market also provides access to discontinued collections such as the Roadster, along with hard-to-find variants and a wider selection of sizes, metals and dial styles that are available to wear immediately, without waiting lists.
Many pieces also benefit from added character and provenance, often retaining their original box and papers. At BQ Watches, we carefully hand-pick pre-owned Cartier watches for men, allowing you to shop with confidence either online or in our London showroom.
Several factors influence the price of second-hand men's Cartier watches:
Reference and collection: e.g., Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu, Roadster.
Materials and configuration: Stainless steel, yellow/rose gold, two‑tone; bracelet or leather.
Condition: Service history; presence of original box/papers.
Movement type: Quartz or automatic and complications.
Dial: Colour and special editions or limited runs.
Size: Wearability trends in the UK market.
Status: Discontinued status and collector demand.
Cartier played a pivotal role in defining the modern men’s wristwatch, blending technical innovation with unmistakable design. The Santos, created in the early 1900s for pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, is widely regarded as one of the first purpose-built wristwatches, designed for practicality and ease of use at a time when pocket watches still dominated.
This spirit of functional elegance continued with the introduction of the Tank, whose clean rectangular case and architectural lines were inspired by military vehicles and went on to become one of the most recognisable and enduring watch designs in history.
In more recent decades, Cartier has expanded its iconography with models such as the Ballon Bleu, celebrated for its rounded case, flowing lines and distinctive crown guard, as well as the now-discontinued Roadster, which drew inspiration from classic sports cars and remains highly sought after on the pre-owned market.
This rich design heritage, combined with Cartier’s reputation for craftsmanship and timeless style, gives pre-owned men’s Cartier watches lasting appeal for both first-time buyers and experienced collectors alike.
If you’re wondering which second-hand men's Cartier watches are most sought-after, these collections are perennial favourites among UK buyers:
The Santos blends sport-chic style with signature bezel screws and a square case. Available across sizes and metals, it wears well on both bracelet and leather. A versatile choice for daily wear.
With its distinctive rectangular profile, the Tank is an icon of understated elegance. Key families include Tank Louis, Française and Américaine—each with its own proportions while retaining classic Cartier design codes.
A modern classic introduced to add volume to the round watch form, featuring a domed case and integrated crown guard. A refined everyday option within the Cartier collection.
Inspired by vintage motoring, the tonneau-shaped Roadster (discontinued) offers distinctive presence and strong collectability in the pre-owned market. Read more in our article on the Cartier Roadster.
Recognisable by its round case, screw-down crown cover and bold Arabic numerals. Available in a range of sizes and movements, it suits buyers after a statement dress-sport hybrid.
Men’s Cartier watches are offered in a broad range of sizes, from compact and elegant dress pieces to larger sport-chic designs across the collection. They are crafted in materials including stainless steel, yellow or rose gold, as well as refined two-tone combinations, and are paired with classic Cartier bracelets or leather straps, with many models allowing for easy strap changes. Depending on the reference and production era, watches are powered by either quartz or automatic movements, while signature details such as blued hands, Roman numerals, sapphire cabochon crowns and instantly recognisable Cartier dials complete the distinctive aesthetic.
We are specialists in pre-owned men’s Cartier watches, offering a London showroom for in-person viewings alongside a seamless online experience. Every watch undergoes independent authentication and thorough condition checks to ensure complete confidence, with flexible ways to buy including online purchase, part-exchange, financing options and concierge sourcing. We provide secure, fully insured UK delivery with discreet packaging, and ongoing aftercare is available, including servicing and repairs carried out by expert watchmakers.
BQ Watches offers a full suite of luxury watch services. You can buy your pre-owned luxury watches from us, request an offer to sell a watch, or arrange a part‑exchange.
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