#CALIBRE DE CARTIER SERIES#

In the Balloon Bleu, the crown is surrounded by a metal arch and it almost seems to run into the dial. In addition to the stylistic experiments, Cartier could always be recognized by the blue crystal in the crown. W6920002) Cartier has another highlight in its catalogue since 2007.

The market for luxury watches in the mid-price segment is highly competitive, but with the Balloon Bleu ( ref.

As usual for Cartier, the watch is also available in the luxury version with rose gold or as a two-tone version. Cartier succeeded in extending the 30 m water resistance of the basic model to 300 m while keeping the watch still very flat. It includes the basic model, a chronograph and, surprisingly for Cartier, a diver's watch. The latter serves as the basis for all models in the Calibre De Cartier series. All doubters who wondered how serious Cartier was about producing his own pieces were finally brought to silence with the 1904 MC.

#CALIBRE DE CARTIER SERIES#

The Calibre De Cartier series links Cartier's Haute Horlogerie with the commercial catalogue, automatically making it one of Cartier's most interesting series. Since 2008, it has produced more than 50 timepieces and 37 calibres. It is led by master watchmaker Carole Forestier-Kasapi, one of the icons of the industry. Cartier has its own manufacture Cartier in La Chaux-de-Fonds, which focuses on the production of Haute Horlogerie. In 2008, they were awarded with the Geneva Seal ( Geneva hallmark) for their Bleu Flying Tourbillon Balloon, which guarantees, among other things, the highest quality of all the watch's components and the production, assembly and regulation of the movement takes place within the Geneva canton. Cartier is able to produce demanding complications such as minute repetition and tourbillon. Very few companies have such a solid background in Haute Horlogerie as Cartier. How Cartier began to produce his own factories It's definitely an extravagant interpretation of a diver's watch, but it also fits Cartier wearers. W7100042? For a price of 9.020 € you can buy a two-tone version made of rose gold and steel with the rotating bezel and luminosity you are accustomed to with diving watches. Are you looking for a Calibre de Cartier Chronograph Ref.Instead of the RRP of 42,900 € you can buy a model in very good pre-owned condition for 27,500 €. W7100040 is the watch of the Calibre de Cartier series, in which case, bezel and bracelet are completely in rose gold. The third version is more for collectors or those who are thinking about an investment.W7100039 comes with a rose gold bezel and white dial and is sold at a bargain price of €5,390. Alternatively, you can finance it already from 66 € per month. We offer you a used model with certificate for 4,100 €. W7100037 consists of stainless steel and a silver dial on a very flexible leather strap. The cheapest version of the Calibre de Cartier ref. The basic model comes in various versions.Models of the Cartier Calibre De Cartier Series in the price overview Also common to the models is a very high bezel, which additionally protects the sapphire crystal. The polished stainless-steel case measures 42 mm in diameter, while the wide extensions and long rectangular pusher give the model a masculine look and the watch a slightly larger appearance. The Cartier signature, known from vintage Cartier, is concealed at the 10:00 position.

On the upper half, the for Cartier typical Roman numerals are transferred, while on the lower half, hour markings are applied and bordered with white gold. Of course, the series also has a view back so that you can watch the movement work.Īs usual, Cartier's courage to iconoclasm is already visible on the dial. The wheel is decorated with Côtes de Genève. A vertical clutch allows precise operation and prevents shaking by hands or jumping when you start, stop or reset the chronograph. Like most modern movements, it has a column wheel. It consists of 269 individual parts, 35 jewels and offers 48h power reserve. The calibre 1904-CH MC is built in the chronograph, which was also designed by Carole Forestier. Even pre-owned, the Calibre de Cartier is worth an investment.Ībout the in-House Movement: The 1904 PS MC calibre, where MC stands for 'Manufacture Cartier', offers a 48h power reserve and drives a totalizer with running second and triple date.

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