Horological Meandering

Here is a sneak peek at two of the novelties Cartier will unveil at SIHH 2008 in Geneva from 7 to 12 April. The Ballon Bleu was one of my favourite Cartier watches from 2007, and as I predicted in my SIHH 2007 report here , Cartier has introduced the Ball...  

Hi SJX, Looks like Cartier is out to make a big splash. The ladies are sure to love these new designs. Thanks Bill

While I do like most of Cartier's asymmetric ladies jewellery watches, this one looks odd. The design just doesn't work IMHO. - SJX...  

This Catier is too odd for me, personnaly... But, as always, tastes... As for Lady watches, I prefer by far the Breguet Reine de Naples, and the WWTC GP for lady, as the one Bill offered to hiw wife. Best. Nicolas

The shape is more of a bracelet i.e. jewelery so it is odd as a watch format. But you are right about the Breguet. Very elegant looking classic watch. Cartier has some in a similar view also not pix to hand. I do have a picture of the WWTC GP for lady....