The Roman numeral XII (12 o’clock) is stamped, whereas the other six Roman numerals are printed (transferred). Hours are marked by Cartier’s signature Roman numerals on the upper half of the dial, with standard indexes on the lower half. The dial is has a silvered opaline finish (which looks white), part of which is snailed. A sapphire case back allows a view into the finely finished movement which consists of Côtes de Genève (Geneva stripes) on the bridges and oscillating weight, and circular graining on the mainplate. It beats at 4Hz, has 269 components, 35 of which are jewels and is equipped with double barrels that provide a maximum power reserve of 48-hours. Inside the Calibre de Cartier Chronograph is the all-new 1904-CH MC caliber with column-wheel and central vertical clutch. The chronograph also features a vertical clutch that prevents second-hand jumping when activated as well as preventing any adverse effects from the chronograph on timekeeping the chronograph is in use. This is likely due to the simple fact that flat pushers are easier to push, and that the chronograph features a more sophisticated column-wheel actuator versus a cam and lever. Not as smooth as a Lange pusher, but much better than a 7750, for example. The actuation of the pushers is nice and crisp. The push-in crown is a good size, making it easy to adjust, but without being so big that it digs into your wrist. Even if you choose to buy online, you should try it on first at the store.Ī seven-sided crown is set with a synthetic spinal blue cabochon on the steel model a faceted sapphire on the gold version. It is hard to accurately describe a watch with just numbers, as shape, overall proportions and fit are far more important than any single measurement which is why we always suggest trying on any watch before you buy it. However, we measured it with a precision digital caliper, and while the bezel does measure 42 mm across, we came up with just over 43.5 mm across the diagonal of the case, 47 mm including the crown and approximately 12 mm in thickness. Inside the Calibre de Cartier Chronograph is the all-new 1904-CH MC caliber with column-wheel and central vertical clutch.Ĭartier lists the diameter as 42 mm and the thickness as 12.6 mm. The inside of the bezel has a satin type finish, while the outside edge is fully polished, contrasting nicely with the brushed finish of seen on most of the case. The bezel has a beveled design that matches the two chronograph subdials. For this review, we chose the most classic version, the stainless steel on a steel bracelet.Ĭrafted in stainless steel, Cartier’s signature round 42 mm case, with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, has a fixed stainless steel bezel that is engraved with a 0-60 second scale. The Calibre de Cartier Chronograph comes in 6 variations: steel on a steel bracelet, steel on a brown leather strap, steel with gold bezel on a brown leather strap, steel with gold bezel on a steel bracelet, pink gold on a brown leather strap and pink gold on a pink gold bracelet. Unveiled at SIHH in January, the Calibre de Cartier Chronograph, for example, is the newest of the brand’s timepieces to receive the company’s new proprietary manufacture in-house designed and produced movement. Many of which are now being fitted with premium manufacture made movements. Notably, while they were founded and are still based in Paris, France - they make all of their watches in Switzerland. However, in recent years they have significantly increased their watchmaking efforts. The Cartier Calibre de Cartier is true testament that the brand is taking their watchmaking to a higher level.While Cartier has a long history of making both watches and jewelry, they are best known as a high-end French jeweler. Available in 42mm to 45mm steel, 18k gold, titanium or platinum with optional diamonds, the Cartier Calibre de Cartier reveal that the brand is no longer just about aesthetics. Common among the timepieces is the hexagon crown with the sapphire crystal cabochon and the over-sized Roman numeral 12. Depending on the model, the black, silver, or brown dial displays a big date window, Roman Numerals on the upper half of the dial and stick hour markers on the lower half, subsidiary seconds dial and either a lume or blued steel hands.
Calibre de cartier gold series#
In addition to the simple hours and minutes function, the Cartier Calibre de Cartier series include models with complications such as a flying tourbillon, chronograph and the skeleton grand complication. With the companys first ever in-house automatic mechanical movement, Cartier shows they mean business and are determined to be one of the big boys in horology.
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