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...
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
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...