Nos E.W.C straps, any info?

mkk_watches · Mar 20, 2026

Hi everyone, can anyone provide more information about this manufacturer? I believe it's European Watch Company (E.W.C.), which I know produced movements, cases, and straps for Cartier and other high-end luxury brands. Does anyone recognize this or know more about its history?

gatorcpa · Mar 20, 2026

European Watch and Clock Company was a partnership between Jaeger-LcCoultre and Cartier exclusively to manufacture movements for certain Cartier branded items. A better write-up can be found here:

https://durlandco.com/pages/european-watch-clock-co

I’m not sure that your EWC is related to that one. Are the buckles solid gold or engraved with the Cartier name?

gatorcpa

Dan S · Mar 20, 2026

Maybe these are for ladies cocktail watches?

mkk_watches · Mar 20, 2026

gatorcpa
European Watch and Clock Company was a partnership between Jaeger-LcCoultre and Cartier exclusively to manufacture movements for certain Cartier branded items. A better write-up can be found here:

https://durlandco.com/pages/european-watch-clock-co

I’m not sure that your EWC is related to that one. Are the buckles solid gold or engraved with the Cartier name?

gatorcpa

I was thinking the same thing. They probably aren't related to Cartier, as there are no references to it on the straps or buckles. It could be an entirely different company that just used the name of a well-known brand to gain prestige and boost their sales 😀

mkk_watches · Mar 20, 2026

Dan S
Maybe these are for ladies cocktail watches?

Yes, they are indeed cocktail watch straps, but i just wonder could they be manufactured by famous European Watch and clock co

Dan S · Mar 20, 2026

Well, famous watch manufacturers also made ladies' cocktail watches. I have a Lecoultre from my grandmother. This one has an integrated bracelet, but you get the idea.