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ISO 6425 standard
It's worth mentioning that the Calibre Diver was developed very specifically to the ISO 6425 standard that applies to diver's watches. As such, the legibility of the hands has been adapted for diving purposes (see the image attached), as has the watch's water resistance, anti-magnetism, and shock resistance. I admit that it's a surprise that Cartier would develop such a watch, but I think they've done a great job of taking the Calibre design and making it sporty but not overtly so. One aspect that's also worth noting is that they spent a lot of time refining the unidirectional bezel, so that it feels and sounds good when turning it.
Calibre Diver Lume
Cartier unveils the Calibre Diver
Cartier has just unveiled its diver watch based on the Calibre (waterproof=300m). The watch will be available in SS and PG with a DLC coated bezel. Its case diameter is 42mm. Obviously, it features the caliber 1904MC movement. Even if I'm a bit surprised ...
Very interesting diver
It can be my first Cartier? I need to see the SS version "in metal". Cheers, Nilo
Thanks Nilo.
Actually I think that it takes advantage of the character of the original Calibre which already has a quite powerful design. Fx
Not very coherent as a Diving watch. The hands are too thin
And the small seconds are a NO GO for such a purpose. As for the stone on the crown, it is a bit too precious for a Watch which claims to be a toolwatch. My 2 cents... Best, Nicolas
Do we all have to be special forces?
Nico, I bow to your superior knowledge of vintage divers' watches. But I'm thinking out loud about the term "tool watch". Not just Divers' watch but the general term: tool watch. Is there a rule that tool watch must be treated badly? So we must have armou...
No, of course, but the lack of coherence is still here.
Some will be sensible to that, other won't. Vive la difference! Best, Nicolas
Specific to the tool watch
Nico, I don't dive so I cannot talk about the dial design requirement. At least the water resistance specification is understood. Leaving this Cartier watch aside, my question was about the classification "tool watch". What is that? Brand catalogues do no...
ISO 6425 standard
It's worth mentioning that the Calibre Diver was developed very specifically to the ISO 6425 standard that applies to diver's watches. As such, the legibility of the hands has been adapted for diving purposes (see the image attached), as has the watch's w...
Interesting evolution
I think I can do a better prototype. A diver myself whom finds myself in pitch darkness, one needs a watch with so pure a dial design that a glance would tell the elapsed time(comparing bezel with second hand). This watch while retaining the classy cartie...
Agreed
This is perfect watch you'd switch your Suunto for after the dive. These so called "dive" watches would not even be allowed on a dive unless accompanied by a proper dive computer. But you could be the coolest free diver in the world with one of these. For...
Thats a Winner
Very Nice Design, why is a small seconds hand a surprise on a dive watch? S
The rose gold version is quite appealing.
I'll be trying that one on once it hits boutiques here. Thanks for sharing!