Hororgasm[PuristSPro Moderator]
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If on a lesser brand, it would be accused of being gimmicky. But on a Cartier.....
Is really a piece of Art. The video is a great illustration.
Thanks for the enlightening report.
Best,
Horo
Forever I reckon
By: SJX : September 4th, 2011-19:27
There are pieces of marquetry objects in various museums (the castle museum in Dresden for example) that have been there for several centuries. Used with care I'm sure the watch will last a long, long time. Probably in a temperate climate and not a humid ...
Understood :-)
By: KIH : September 4th, 2011-20:16
... the cultures of woods do not leave lots of buildings or structures for a very long time as the ones of stones, therefore I got curious.... but you are right, I guess temerature and humidity would be the key, maybe.... But it is not something we should...
My honest opinion
By: socialize : September 8th, 2011-09:11
I love marquetry, in fact I create artworks with wood too, but Cartier, in my opinion, did not design the bear to look natural as it is a rendition from natural wood. The shape of the pieces of wood do not blend together well enough to create smooth trans...
Very interesting opinion
By: SJX : September 8th, 2011-10:05
I looked at your site and some of the work looks almost like a painting. They must be quite extraordinary in real life. I see your point. Would the size of the dial be a factor in the result? Or is it a matter of design and conception? - SJX