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Cartier's "Secret Lettering" Question
I notice that this 'secret lettering' sometimes can be found in either the VII or X position. Are there any reasons why they are not consistent?
Or do they actually mean something? Thanks!
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Cartier's "Secret Lettering" Question
I notice that this 'secret lettering' sometimes can be found in either the VII or X position. Are there any reasons why they are not consistent? Or do they actually mean something? Thanks!
The secre signature is typically in the "VII"
in the "V" of "VII" to be specific. Two examples include the Astrotourbillon and Tortue perpetual calendar. But a change in position to "X" is sometimes necessary due to the dial design or complication. So for instance in the Calibre de Cartier it is at "...
I see
But I think they might also just do it in 'random' ? Because I'm pretty sure I've seen some at X when the VII was completely free and unobstructed. Or it might be the way they identify the release period too? eg. earlier releases on X, later releases on V...
Sometimes it is for aesthetic reasons
So for instance on the Santos Triple 100 it is at "X" because it looks better there than at "VII". The position of the secret signature is not an indication of production date. Thanks for the great question. - SJX...
