But then in London, Jean-Jacques Cartier contributed to this little flurry of interest in watchmaking, and this is where the Crash, the Maxi Oval, the Pebble and all those other London models come ...

For those of you who thought the Cartier moment was passed—think again. From the avant-garde Crash to the iconic Tank Normale, the Parisian jeweler’s wares have seemingly never been hotter.

Cartier is set to dazzle at the V&A South Kensington this April, with tickets now available. We’ve got the sparkling details ...