Cartier - Many thanks Alkiro :) and my thoughts on the cabochon/spinel

Many thanks Alkiro :) and my thoughts on the cabochon/spinel

Jul 08, 2016,15:59 PM

The cabochon/spinel is one of those things that drew me to the piece, I guess it intrigued me at first and wasn't sure if I would like it.
I think Cartier want to combine that luxury/utility into a dive watch and this was what they did with the Calibre De Cartier Diver lines the blue is in the DNA that's definatley why they keep it. In my opinion I love that detail, and changing the cabochon/spinel and not adding it is sacrilegious
I'll give a good car example, when Jeep went from round to square headlights (I believe in the YJ line) the community didn't like it and went crazy you can pick up a Jeep with square headlights for a bit cheaper than the round headlights (when they are practically the same care inside and out with one change), Jeep ended up changing back to round. There are even conversion kits out there to change square to round, they don't come cheap either.I think the cabochon/spinel is Cartier's signature and to change it up a little would ruin a lot of hearts.
My main concerns for a diver is the lume, I want something that lasts if I hold it a couple centimeters from my face and this piece does that exceptionally well.
It has all the features one would want for a dive watch, and I especially like that Cartier decided on 300 meters instead of 200 or a minimum to be considered a "dive watch" they want to compete with the big boys and I think they accomplished this task very well and it exceeds my expectations. This message has been edited by Rogi on 2016-07-08 16:01:44

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One Week and one Day on the wrist - Calibre De Cartier Diver Blue

By: Rogi : July 8th, 2016-13:34

A recent and loved addition to the collection, the Calibre De Cartier Diver Blue in Two Tone. This is one of those pieces that wasn't going to enter the collection, but thanks to foversta's review and Cartier having come out with it during my birthday in ...

First of all, congrats Rogi

By: Alkiro1 : July 8th, 2016-15:17

Blue is definitely the colour of the day ;-) When I saw and read the FX review, the only thing which disturbed me with this watch was the blue cabochon. Of course, I know it is full part of the Cartier DNA but there is something wrong for a diving watch. ...

Many thanks Alkiro :) and my thoughts on the cabochon/spinel

By: Rogi : July 8th, 2016-15:59

Thank you very much Rogi for your explanations and comments

By: Alkiro1 : July 8th, 2016-16:08

It is always nice to discuss and debate about specific elements of a watch. Best wishes Alkiro

As always my friend Alkiro, it is a pleasure :)

By: Rogi : July 8th, 2016-17:45

We all have different opinions and views on timepieces and what one loves another may not. Its just a pleasure to discuss in such excellent company as yourself and the rest of the forum, it makes collecting that much more special. Plus it fuels our addict...

Absolutely my friend ;-)

By: Alkiro1 : July 9th, 2016-00:27

I am always open to discuss and debate and, why not, change my opinion ) Best wishes Alkiro

Yes, what harm can visiting an AD do? Only joy and nice surprise! Congratulations. [nt]

By: Luis6 : July 8th, 2016-15:43

Thank you so much Luis6, one never knows what might end up in the collection. I started with thinking of adding the new Tag Heuer Ti and ended with Cartier :) [nt]

By: Rogi : July 8th, 2016-17:46

Big congrats Rogi!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 8th, 2016-23:33

the blue on this one is a killer! And the blue goes well with the gold too Enjoy in the best of health and thanks for the great review Cheers Robin

Are all three bezels a different colour blue depending on the case metal?

By: MTF : July 10th, 2016-02:47

Rogi, Thanks for showing the two-tone metal case version of the Calibre de Cartier Diver. It looks different from the all-rose gold and all-steel variants. Even the "blue" looks different.....NO? Calibre de Cartier Diver (Steel) Regards, MTF ...

Great obsevation MTF and I think they are, the materials give...

By: Rogi : July 10th, 2016-05:56

....each blue a sort of "emotion" to them. In that I mean the all stainless adds a crisp and light feeling to the piece gives the blue (especially the bezel) an appearance that is lighter. The two tone with the addition of the pink gold on the bezel, crow...

Huge congrats my friend!

By: foversta : July 10th, 2016-13:51

The Diver is one of the very watches I consider in its two-tones version. It brings a touch of warmth which remains very subtle. A great version and I'm sure that you will enjoy it a lot. Thanks for your post and pics! Fx

Lots of thanks and appreciation my friend

By: Rogi : July 12th, 2016-12:14

Without you this piece wouldn't have even been on the radar your review is excellent and helped to pursuade me to visit the AD.