Cartier

Purity and flare are two concepts that the brand manages to combine effortlessly. This sense of style and panache is what attracts me the most. As much as I admire complications, I tend to gravitate more towards simplicity, so Cartier was an obvious choice that I somehow managed to avoid for the few years I've been collecting.

For my first foray into the parisian jeweler's offerings, I have decided to go with something versatile and iconic: the Santos Medium. A somewhat obvious choice but still, in my opinion, a perfect way to introduce myself to the brand.

The size of this watch is perfect. Its proportions are a call back to a different era of taste that favored understatement and elegance over sheer visual impact. The bracelet could be a piece of jewelery by itself.

This will hopefully be the first of a long series of timepieces from the brand, and an occasion to learn more about its history.