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Cartier Roadster 18kt Yellow Gold Ladies Watch W62018Y5

Fantastic Cartier Roadster watch, received super fast in Australia

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Review by DeRose, From Puerto Rico Guaynabo

Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial 18kt Rose Gold Automatic Ladies Watch WE902039

Excellent Cartier Ballon Bleu Silver Dial 18kt Rose Gold Automatic Ladies WE902039 watch:)

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Review by Enid G, From United States Gilbertsville

Cartier Clé Flinqué Dial Ladies Watch WJCL0012

I have loved Cartier Cle' designs for so long and finally was given one for Christmas from my beloved husband of 30 years. I was not disappointed ! The stones were set perfectly! and the shine of Swarovski crystals was all there! Wow it is some kind of watch. Just gorgeous on the wrist! Thanks for not letting me down Heidi!!!

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Review by Ed Wilkinson, From USA Florida

Worn by Louis Cartier himself, the "Tank Louis Cartier" watch sets the standard to be upheld by all Tank watches. In contrast to the assertive choice of rectangular form and proud lines, the tops of the lugs were rounded, embodying the contribution made by Louis Cartier to the modern style later known as Art Deco.

The timepiece displays the hours, minutes and small seconds thanks to its manufacture manual winding mechanical movement, calibre 9622 MC. The mouvement is housed in a 18-carat pink gold 30 mm x 39.2 mm case, waterresistant to 30m, and equipped with sapphire crystal and case-back. The crown, beaded in 18-carat rose gold, is set with a blue sapphire cabochon. The watch is fitted with a brown alligator skin strap with a double adjustable folding buckle in 18-carat pink gold.

578 components, 5 years of development, 15 weeks of production at the Manufacture, 10 weeks of decorating and finishing and 5 weeks of assembly were necessary to develop the Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication. The self-winding mechanical movement is only 5.49mm thick and it combines three of the most prestigious Fine Watchmaking complications: a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater and a flying tourbillon. Equipped with the self-winding calibre 9406 MC, the timepiece is "Poinçon de Geneve"-certified.

Thanks to its openwork dial in 18-carat gold and its skeletonised movement, the Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication plays with transparency in a myriad of different ways. The skeletonisation of the calibre 9406 MC allows the minute repeater, perpetual calendar and flying tourbillon to be fully apparent.
 

The calibre 9406 MC gets its energy from a platinum micro-rotor with "guilloche" and "Côtes de Geneve" finishing. The innovative construction of this two-level micro-rotor enables a reduction in winding speed while limiting energy loss.

The calibre 9406 MC gets its energy from a platinum micro-rotor with "guilloche" and "Côtes de Geneve" finishing. The innovative construction of this two-level micro-rotor enables a reduction in winding speed while limiting energy loss.
 

Ecology and horology share a common concern of saving energy, rightly regarded as a rare resource. When it comes to timepieces, many different forms of progress have been made on the escapement and on materials. Nonetheless, there is one fatal flaw that must be dealt with: some of this precious energy is inevitably lost between its starting point in the barrel and its arrival at the balance-wheel. 'Some' can in fact mean a substantial amount!

Disappearing into thin air

The losses measured in this field are definitely pretty awe-inspiring: almost two-thirds of the energy produced by the barrel goes up in smoke. This steep rate stems from two main factors: friction between components and air friction. It is indeed this issue that Cartier sought to address with its ID Two introduced in 2012 - a concept watch that involves fitting the movement in a vacuum-sealed case and thus eliminating at least one of the friction factors.

Without going to such extremes, the air present inside a case remains a largely unknown enemy and its main victim is the balance-wheel. It is important that this organ has the same volumes of air around its circumference along the path of its oscillations. If one side of the balance happened to be too close to a bridge for example, this sudden proximity would result in an excessive air/balance-wheel friction coefficient. The balance-wheel must have room to breathe!

Staring down the barrel

Attentive scrutiny of the transmission chain as a whole reveals that one of the main spots where energy is lost is the barrel itself. "Around 15 to 20%," according to Eterna's Vice-President Samir Merdanovic. That is what led this particular manufacturer to take a closer look at this part of the engine. Between 2007 and 2009, Eterna became the first to create a ballbearing-mounted barrel, christened the Spherodrive. This energy-saving advantage right from the barrel was implemented in the 3510 calibre powering the Madison watch, which has an eight-day power reserve.

Tougher teeth

The subsequent element in the transmission chain is the gear-train, where a substantial amount of energy is also lost. Where exactly? On the wheels themselves, because of their shape or their material.

As far as the shape is concerned, modifying the profile of the teeth makes only a very small difference, but in this frantic rush to improve efficiency, every little counts. Priority is thus given to cutting the teeth profiles so as to ensure a minimum of contact between them.

Meanwhile, materials can reduce friction and thus the loss of energy. Silicon is currently all the rage but is still confined to the regulating organ and there are as yet no silicon gear trains. For the time being there are only two materials boasting high energy efficiency: brass and CuBe, an acronym of the copper-beryllium alloy.

Cartier is a notable exception. "We have already made silicon gear trains and it is definitely possible," says Carole Forestier-Kasapi, Director of movement development for the Fine Watchmaking division. "It nonetheless remains a very tricky exercise. To enhance their hardness, we also know how to apply a diamond coating on our parts. All these developments are helping us build bridges towards the future of horology."

"It's an interesting approach but still hard to industrialise," points out Salvador Arbona, who creates Richard Mille movements. "That being said, we have a similar approach to the importance of surface treatments; for Richard Mille, all our wheels are cut after rhodium plating so as to avoid any subsequent dispersion of matter".

Christophe Claret brings things back to basics and issues a stern warning: "In a gear train, what really counts is accuracy. This means that burnishing is of crucial importance, as is the calculation of clearances. Tolerances are extremely tight and there is no room for rough estimates - not now and not ever, because any lack of precision today will generate a set of problems in the future that will only worsen as time goes by".

The balance-wheel, an energy sinkhole

Finally, at the end of the chain we find the Swiss lever escapement and the figures are eloquent, showing an almost 35% loss of energy. Many in the industry regard improving the gear trains, the barrel and lubricants as mere cosmetic enhancements that are in fact tantamount to filling a leaking bucket.

From this standpoint, the real transition would involve devising a new and more efficient type of balance-wheel. Carole Forestier-Kasapi is working towards this, while not neglecting potential ways of optimising the Swiss lever escapement: "we have to deal with friction of the pivots, of the materials in contact with each other and with air. 30 to 35% of the energy is still being lost at the balance-wheel, but there is still room for optimisation". Christophe Claret specifies his own view: "Above and beyond issues with materials, correct adjustment of the escapement is also key. A well-regulated escapement is accurate and limits pointless losses of energy. This is an operation requiring both time and competence, but for us there is no question of stinting on this area."

Cartier has definitively won its daring wager. Over a period of just five years, during which it has introduced 29 movements comprising some amazingly inventive horological complications, the Maison has managed to assert itself as a major actor on the Fine Watchmaking stage. It has moreover done so with the same timeless elegance that remains unruffled by even the boldest move, pervaded by the same historic design codes that Cartier loves to have fun with - playing aesthetic games that are sometimes wild but never unreasonable.

"People are pretty impressed by the creative wealth of Cartier", says Guillaume Alix, CEO of Cartier Switzerland, with a knowing smile. "I've been working at Cartier for 17 years now and am as dazzled as ever by the talent of its artisans. It's a matter of perpetual reinvention and springing surprises - and yet the models we are presenting this year also embody a sense of continuity, since they strength the credibility of our men's watchmaking segment and also highlight our creativity in the field of jewellery watches."

On the men's watch side, the Rotonde de Cartier Astrocalendar watch, tourbillon and perpetual calendar is bound to appeal to all those with a b penchant for technical and aesthetic innovation. Cartier is revisiting the appearance of the perpetual calendar, as well as how it operates. Powered by a calibre designed without springs and levers, it forms an amphitheatre in which the 12 months, seven days, date and nature of the year are juxtaposed. This horological feat issued in a 100-piece limited edition offers the huge advantage of enhancing the legibility of the indications, while remaining imbued with the Cartier DNA. "This watch reflects a determination to reflect our identity codes with great mechanical creativity", insists Guillaume Alix.

The Ballon Bleu de Cartier 39mm Flying Tourbillon with an enamel dial is entirely in line with this approach. The iconic line further accentuates its signature in a new size framing a deep blue enamelled dial. Crafted according to the grand tradition of early 20th century clock dials, the face of this watch was first guilloche-worked with a radiating motif on a white gold disc, and then covered with several layers of translucent enamel - a technique that endows this model with supreme elegance, luminosity and a truly unique texture.

While thus affirming its stature in the exclusive spheres of Fine Watchmaking, Cartier plays an equally significant role in the realm of ladies' watches. Among the new models unveiled in 2014, hats off to the Ballon Blanc model featuring a single diamond set on the bezel and mischievously intruding on the regularity of the flinque mother-of-pearl dial; as well as to the Ballon Bleu Floral-Marquetry Parrot watch which highlights an artistic craft never previously used in the watch industry. "At Cartier, there is a genuine wish to preserve artistic crafts by incorporating them in-house", says Guillaume Alix. "We've been cultivating handcrafts for 16 years through creations firmly rooted in our DNA and perpetuating these skills is also one of our responsibilities." As a natural illustration of this conviction, he instinctively points to the amazing jewellery watches composing the evocatively titled L'Heure Envoûtee de Cartier collection, embodying the very pinnacle of jewellery creativity.

The radiant roundness of the dial is enhanced by an alluring jewelled clasp.  
 
A watch hemmed with diamonds to charm the passage of time and its gem-set hours in a collection that is at once extravagant, dazzling, and elegant.
 
Submit to the spellbinding Captive de Cartier watch, yield to its gentle dazzle and enjoy the radiant pleasure of time… A watch that is overtly seductive, in homage to Cartier's greatest watchmaking heroines. 

Daring, excellence, and inventiveness: the history of Cartier watchmaking is a reflection of a unique state of mind. A boundless tradition of research and pioneering that has doubly presided over the creation of a new Cartier watch for men, characterised by a bold Manufacture spirit: the Calibre de Cartier.
 
This creation is equipped with the first self-winding mechanical movement crafted entirely by Cartier: the calibre 1904 MC. A new move forward that testifies to the priority Cartier gives to developing its own movements, based on in-depth, ambitious research.
Calibre de Cartier is a watch of character that challenges the round form in watchmaking through its mechanical construction, its noble balance between resilience and finesse, and the contrasting interplay of its polished, satin-brushed finishes.
 
A clear and simple style that is at the origin of a new Manufacture men's watch, powered by the new masterpiece of Cartier watchmaking: the 1904 MC.

A men's watch with intrinsic value
 
At first glance, the Calibre de Cartier watch is an arresting sight! Its powerful lines, robust case, and novel structure all indicate a Manufacture watch with a bly defined character.  
 
Its mechanical construction resolutely confirms this initial impression: its round case, measuring 42 mm in diameter, is heightened by a bezel and extended by four curved horns set precisely into the cylindrical case middle. It has a forthright personality that invites you to surpass your own limits.
 
Striking a subtle balance between power and finesse, the Calibre de Cartier watch is exceptionally comfortable to wear. It feels like a second skin and owes its ergonomics to the four horns that curve inwards to embrace the shape of the wrist. Its refined silhouette is punctuated by a polished, satin-brushed double shoulder, which protects the sides of the crown from any impacts that could affect its operation.
 
The bezel that embellishes the case also plays on contrasts: smooth and polished on the exterior, it becomes increasingly dynamic as it approaches the case. A 28 degree freefall towards the dial culminates in a fluted ring marked with 120 notches; a subtle detail that refers both to watchmaking trains and to the Manufacture spirit that pervades this new masculine timepiece.
 
The dial offers a virile reinterpretation of both the Cartier watchmaking codes and Roman numerals. It is dominated by an extra-large XII figure in subtle relief. This modern signature, enhanced by a succession of grained and snailed finishes arranged in arcs, places the Calibre de Cartier watch firmly in the dynamics of the 21st century.
 
A transparent sapphire crystal case back reveals the calibre 1904 MC, the first self- winding movement to be produced entirely by Cartier. It demonstrates the astonishing expertise of a brand set to attract all lovers of beautiful watchmaking with this new emblem of masculinity.

The calibre 1904 MC: the new triumph of Cartier watchmaking

The calibre 1904 MC reflects the intense, ambitious research that Cartier has carried out over the years in the field of watchmaking mechanisms. This overt determination to develop its own movements, both simple and with complications, confirms Cartier's b intent to uphold the great tradition of fine Swiss watchmaking Manufactures.  
 
The 1904 MC: a tribute to a seminal date in the history of Cartier watchmaking
Christened the 1904 MC in homage to the birth of Cartier watchmaking, the first self-winding movement to be entirely produced by Cartier perpetuates the vitality of an approach that is driven by a constant desire to go further. The conquest of time took on a whole new meaning in 1904 when Louis Cartier created a watch for his friend, the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. It was one of the very first watches to be worn on the wrist and enabled the pilot to read the time while keeping his hands on the controls during flight. This exciting development was born from passion, a taste for adventure, and a pioneering spirit that propelled watchmaking firmly into the modern era. More than a century later, the 1904 MC movement is launching a new chapter dedicated to Cartier watchmaking.
 
 
Utmost timekeeping precision
Precision, resilience, and reliability have determined the development of the first mechanical self-winding movement to be entirely created by Cartier. A successful blend of technology and aesthetics, the calibre 1904 MC meets the extremely demanding standards set by Cartier for all of its creations.
 
This new 11 ½ line calibre has been designed to ensure excellent chronometric stability at all levels of winding, whether the watch is worn for an hour or an entire day. To achieve this, the movement is equipped with a double barrel that guarantees the excellent, long-term consistency of the mainspring, thus making it possible to control and stabilise timekeeping precision.
 
The calibre 1904 MC is fitted with a fine regulation system for perfect adjustment of the movement's chronometry. Carried out by Cartier watchmakers, who meticulously adjust the arrow of the C-shaped index, this operation is essential to the accurate running of the watch.
 
To enable each owner to set the watch accurately to the nearest second, the calibre 1904 MC is equipped with a stop-seconds system. When the crown is pulled out fully, the small-seconds hand stops instantly and immediately restarts once the crown is pushed back in against the case.   

An innovative system for winding the time
The winding system of self-winding movements is often subjected to severe constraints that may affect its performance. To counteract this weakness, the calibre 1904 MC features a system of ceramic ball bearings fitted at the centre of the rotor, which ensures excellent shock resistance and tremendous durability.
 
Cartier has also abandoned the traditional reversers used in self-winding mechanisms, replacing them with an even more innovative pawl system that results in a faster winding rate, thus allowing the watch to be wound more easily.
 
Lastly, when the watch is worn on the wrist, a bi-directional winding system enables the oscillating weight to wind the movement as it rotates both clockwise and anti-clockwise.
 
Fine watchmaking finishes that go beyond the purely visible
The passion of artisan decorators drives an endless quest for beauty that highlights and enhances fine watchmaking movements. Visible through the transparent sapphire crystal case back of the Calibre de Cartier watch, the upper bridges and oscillating weight are decorated with the traditional Côtes de Geneve. Even the main plate is circular-grained, despite the fact that it is hidden by the movement's components.
 
The care devoted to the finishes adorning the calibre 1904 MC demonstrates Cartier's resolve to offer an exquisitely crafted movement that exceeds the immediately visible.
 
Crafting the components of time differently: an endless quest for quality
Located at the heart of Swiss watchmaking, the Cartier Manufacture brings together all the artisanal professions of the industry, placing the most advanced technology alongside traditional crafts. This wealth of exceptional expertise, accumulated over many years, has given rise to the first self-winding mechanical movement to be made entirely by Cartier.
 
Development of this completely new Cartier movement has been led by a specialised unit made up of approximately twenty people representing all stages of its creation: design, development, industrialisation, prototyping, and homologation. It is a long and rigorous process that is essential to guaranteeing the quality of a new movement before it goes into production. The reliability, resilience, and precision of the new calibre 1904 MC have been verified by a highly stringent testing programme carried out in the Cartier laboratory, located in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

For the development of its new movement, Cartier implemented an innovative organisational watchmaking strategy that preserves the craftsman's expertise and emphasises the importance of human skills. This method creates a team of representatives from all of the crafts involved in the production of the movement, thus facilitating communication throughout the team and allowing better quality control at each stage of production and assembly.  
 
This unfailing devotion to quality has resulted in the birth of the latest Cartier watchmaking masterpiece: the calibre 1904 MC. 

Calibre de Cartier Collection

The Calibre de Cartier watch is available in three versions: pink gold, steel, or a combination of the two. With a dial in black, white, or chocolate-brown, this new creation has made a striking entry into the 21st century. It offers a eulogy to masculinity that echoes the rhythm of the first self-winding movement to be produced entirely by Cartier.