Cartier

Cartier Fine Watchmaking at SIHH 2012 comprises a solid and varied range. At the very top is a new calibre in the minute repeater, but there are also useful new entry level timepieces, like the new annual calendar with an eminently practical display. We’l...  

though I find the Santos Dumont Skeleton looks better in white gold (at least in photo). What's the price for the annual calender? Thanks. Melvin

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Ive noticed that Cartier's movements are quite austere, monochrome. Obviously a design decision...historically have they not favored blued screws, gold engraving, etc? The austerity is distinctive, but quite hard on the eye. Although I guess they are sold... 

For instance the skeletons are all monochrome due to the design but the minute repeater is very traditional in its striping and bevelling because it is a high-end complication. Other calibres are decorated with the interlocking "C" logo, as a nod to the d... 

I don;t know where to start but WOW again! The Annual Cal has a noce and different expression I don;t recall seeing in other annual cals.. Patek.. are you paying attention? The WG Per cal I also very very nice and even the so call entry level Tourbi. The ... 

is EUR25,500 in rose gold before tax. Diameter is 45 mm. All the movements are in-house save for the grande complication pocket watch, which is Renaud and Papi, and the Flying Tourbillon which is based on a Roger Dubuis ebauche. - SJX This message has bee... 

I liked the Cadran Love, though found the display-back a bit perplexing. Seeing more of the technology behind the Masse secret makes it a more interesting timepiece, it isn't just a regular movement flipped upside down. A

Another take on the peripheral winding Patek did in the 70s and Bucherer more recently. - SJX

Becoming more of a fan of Cartier. They definitely have a unique brand design identity and some of these designs are quite attractive! The annual calendar looks interesting design-wise, would be nice to see it in person to comment on the 'business' of the...