SJX
[Purist]
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I am not an expert
But I would say it would have a negligible impact on the longevity of the watch, even for decades. Though I am not a metallurgist I believe no metal fatigue occurs as long as the loads are not over a certain threshold for the part.
As long as the movement is properly maintained and parts are not allowed to wear out, it should last a long long time. Furthermore because most of the parts working the jump hour mechanism are steel and fairly elementary shapes (springs and gears), replacing them should not be too difficult.
- SJX
New Year's Gift !!!
This year ends wonderful, as my new watch came earlier as expected. The Rotonde Jumping Hours is simply beautiful and very unique, as only Cartier is able to realise. Aris and the obligatory wrist shot...
Let me be the first, and one of the last, to offer my congratulations in 2010!
The Jump Hour is a beautiful, subtle watch. You can see an earlier post I did about it here: cartier.watchprosite.com You're all set for 2011. Congrats once again! - SJX
This is your second Cartier from the Fine Watchmaking collection is it not?
The first is a tourbillon I recall? - SJX
Yes, indeed.
I got the Ballon Bleu tourbillon first and now this. In the meantime, I got the Santos 100 ADLC Chronograph. So, from a sports iconic watch to a dress watch with great finesse , Cartier has a wide variety of offers. I look forward with much anticipation o...
Congrats!
Rotonde series is one that intrigues me... Maybe next year.... Congrats, and a happy and healthy new year! Ken
looks great
i hadn't appreciated this one based on seeing it in magazines, but your photos make it look fantastic. i'll have to see one for real some time. just make sure you don't wear it while you drive: it'd force to you take your eyes off the road far too often. ...
The jump hour looks best in pink gold
for some reason - good choice. Thanks for the better photos. - SJX
really pretty...quick question for the experts
this is really a beautiful watch and makes life all the more difficult for me as i may make the leap and buy a more high end dress watch with a precious metal case this year or next. all my watches so far (go, jlc, iwc, omega) are steel and more suited to...
I am not an expert
But I would say it would have a negligible impact on the longevity of the watch, even for decades. Though I am not a metallurgist I believe no metal fatigue occurs as long as the loads are not over a certain threshold for the part. As long as the movement...
Congrats
The jumbo hour was voted as the best of Cartier's 2010 offering at a dinner amongst collectors i had the honor of attending. Excellent choice, and a great add on to your existing Cartier collection. Best, Horo