Pre-SIHH 2012: Rotonde de Cartier Cadran Lové Tourbillon watch

The first watch from the Fine Watchmaking collection to be reveald is the Rotonde de Cartier Cadran Lové Tourbillon watch. It is actually a variant of the ladies' tourbillon with crocodile launched at SIHH 2012 but replacing the crocodile are oversized skeletonised Roman numerals, building on the theme very successfully applied to the Santos skeleton watches for example.

The case is white gold and a generous 46.2 mm wide.

Though I can't commend this for technical innovation since it's the same calibre as before, it is a beautifully executed watch.

The crocodile tourbillon

Rotonde de Cartier Cadran Lové flying tourbillon watch, Calibre 9458 MC
Case: 18K grey gold
Diameter: 46.20 mm
Crown: Beaded, set with a cabochon sapphire
Crystal: Sapphire
Case back: Sapphire
Water-resistance: 30 m
Strap: Black semi-matt alligator skin
Buckle: Double adjustable deployant buckle in 18 carat grey gold
Calibre 9458 MC, flying tourbillon, Geneva Seal

Movement: Manufacture mechanical movement, manual-winding
Diameter: 17 ½ lines (39 mm)
Thickness: 5.58 mm
Number of jewels: 19
Number of parts: 167
Balance: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Individually numbered movement
Limited series of 100 individually numbered timepieces

- SJX

This message has been edited by SJX on 2011-11-05 06:10:14

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A fascinating watch but again... too large !

By: foversta : November 5th, 2011-16:19

I'm sure that a smaller case would be much better for this watch especailly when we look at the dial layout. Thanks a lot for the presentation SJX! Fx

In this case size is dictated by the design

By: SJX : November 5th, 2011-21:38

The movement itself is fairly large so to accommodate the asymmetric design with oversized numbers the size is unavoidable. Admittedly the size is large but I'm sure it will look quite stunning in the metal. - SJX

I know SJX but...

By: foversta : November 6th, 2011-01:33

I understand that for a watch liek the AstroTourbillon a large size is required. I always perfectly know that the size is some cases is a consequence of the technical options. But it is not always the same story. Let's take this one: I really believe that...

At least you get more gold...

By: SJX : November 6th, 2011-06:10

but that's not one of my favourites either. - SJX

Although round, the offset dial

By: docsnov : November 6th, 2011-00:00

and numerals of varying size on the edge reminds me of an AP millenary watch, which I like. I have to agree that maybe a few mm smaller would be more appealing. Stewart

Do we call this

By: Geo : November 6th, 2011-02:21

the masculine version of the Crocodile watch? I think it looks amazing, stunning dial, but really large too. Wow if this is a pre view I wonder what's next. Thanks SJX! GEO

Not officially but yes in my opinion

By: SJX : November 6th, 2011-06:10

This is the same movement but in a man's watch. - SJX

Beautiful but TOO BIG

By: MTF : November 6th, 2011-18:25

I start with a disclosure: The current Mrs MTF and I love Cartier. We have bought each other something Cartier at least twice a year since 2000. The starting year is an 'in' joke in the MTF family.......something to do with a new Age and new Prospects. Pl...

Love the offset dial.

By: MichaelC : November 6th, 2011-18:38

Does sound large. The AP Millenary at 42 x 47 actually wears quite comfortable, but a round watch over 46mm is ginormous.

I think in Cartier's dictionary Generous is synonym of Huge

By: marcelo : November 15th, 2011-14:40