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small-luxury-world shares an intriguing look inside a Cartier alarm clock, revealing an ETA quartz movement. This post sparks a discussion about the expectations versus reality of luxury brand desk clocks, particularly concerning the choice of movement and internal finishing, prompting a deeper dive into Cartier's mechanical offerings.
But all the quartz - the mechanical ones are a different story - clocks I have seen, even from top tier "manufacture" have similarly unimpressive insides. I think one reason for this is the lack of availability of nicely finished quartz alarm clock movements. But like you said it looks good on the outside. - SJX
I like the "No (0) Jewels" indication on the ETA quartz movement. Kind of funny when you think about it. Best regards, George
would I expect for you Sir. Best to all and Happy Father's Day this weekend. Tim
Every man should own a V8 (in one form or another). Best regards, George
in large and small size. This I assure you has jewels in the movement. - SJX
i'm in the same boat. i have a chopard desk clock that looks great, but is simply a quartz, and i find that a little disappointing. maybe even cynical on the part of the companies making them. i'd guess that the margins for them are fairly healthy. which makes me wonder, esp. when we see the really lovely things that were made by cartier or are being restored by cartier, are there desk clocks of the sort under discussion that are being made with mechanical movements? that's really what i would w
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