Is this the same watch that KIH reported on

Aug 13, 2012,19:07 PM
 

earlier this year?  Have you had a chance to observe/handle it yourself?  I believe there was an issue with how difficult it was to press the button starting the minute repeater.  I was just wondering what your thoughts were on this if you have had a chance to handle the watch.  I agree with your opinion on the tourbillon.  I think the watch would be more attractive if it were not visible from the front.  I don't think Cartier needs to put a flying tourbillon on the front of a watch anymore to bring attention to the fact that they are a top notch watch manufacture.  The type of people who will buy this watch already know they are.  Thanks for the picture and report.

 

Stewart


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An in-depth explanation of the Cartier Minute Repeater with Flying Tourbillon

 
 By: SJX : August 12th, 2012-02:21
From the highly desirable 1920s pieces with EWC calibres to the Collection Privee Cartier Paris (CPCP) of the late nineties, Cartier has had significant accomplishments in high horology over the last century. The CPCP Tortue repeater The top of the line C...  

Thanks a lot for this comprehensive post SJX.

 
 By: foversta : August 12th, 2012-14:12
It is a watch I would like to hear now! Fx

Delivery starts next year

 
 By: SJX : August 12th, 2012-21:54
But prototype(s) should be making its way around the world right now. - SJX

Great post SJX

 
 By: Geo : August 12th, 2012-22:27
Nobody explains technical details of a complicated watch better than you do. Thanks! GEO

Is this the same watch that KIH reported on

 
 By: docsnov : August 13th, 2012-19:07
earlier this year? Have you had a chance to observe/handle it yourself? I believe there was an issue with how difficult it was to press the button starting the minute repeater. I was just wondering what your thoughts were on this if you have had a chance ... 

Yes it is the same prototype

 
 By: SJX : August 13th, 2012-19:46
The button was stiff but it will be improved in the production piece. - SJX

Excellent post!

 
 By: Echi : August 17th, 2012-22:10
Reverberation! You explained that very well. And it's what i zero in on when i listen to strikers and alarms. You get all the sound right but how long does it linger and how does it fade? Fantastic info you shared on this fantastic piece although i will h... 

Thank you

 
 By: Da BaBa : August 26th, 2012-05:53
Terrific post...very informative...thank you.