News THE DIFFERENT SHAPES OF CARTIER by chigozirim, 2nd June 2023

Since 1847, the Maison Cartier has explored its heritage with creativity. Discovery, drawing on world cultures, enhancing beauty: all are ways for Cartier to share its vision with the world. Discover the best of Cartier at PoloLuxury.

Cartier Privé Tonneau Watch

Although it remains less known to the public, the Tonneau watch is one of Cartier’s great classics, just like the Tank and Santos. This model is a rebirth of the original watch designed in 1906, making it one of the oldest wristwatches in the world, returns next year in “Private Collection”, in two versions, including this sumptuous skeleton model and dual time zone in platinum or rose gold. One of its most interesting features is that it includes complications that are rarely found within the same watch: the dual time zone function on one side and skeletonizing on the other. This is the interest of this new Cartier watch.

Tank MC Rose Gold Diamond Skeleton Dial

The Tank MC watch measures 34mm and is crafted with rose gold. The case and bezel also are set with 82 brilliant-cut diamonds – a very clear testament to the brand’s commitment to its sense of opulence and vibrancy.

The skeletonized dial also allows for a view of the intricate inner workings of the watch, with Roman numerals hour makers not only acting as a frame for the dial but also building on the watch’s overall finesse. Powered by Calibre 9619 MC manual-winding movement, the watch is capable of up to 30m of water resistance and 72 hours of power reserve. In addition to having a transparent dial, the watch also has an exhibition case-back that allows anyone to view more of the movement and the complexity and technicality required to craft it.

Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier Watch

Floating like a balloon and as blue as the cabochon safely nestled in its side, the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier adds a dash of elegance to male and female wrists alike. Roman numerals are guided on their path by a deep blue winding mechanism. With the convex curves of the case, guilloché dial, sword-shaped hands, and polished or satin-finish links of the bracelet…the Ballon Bleu watch by Cartier floats through the world of Cartier watchmaking. It features a manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Rose gold 750/1000 case, and a fluted crown set with a sapphire cabochon.

Panthère de Cartier Watch

A watch that doubles as a piece of jewellery, Panthère de Cartier is one of the most distinctive Cartier designs. Adorned in gold, diamonds, and exquisite gemstones, it is a staple for a woman who never goes unnoticed. Magnetic, wild, feline, and free. It features a quartz movement, dial with graduated shades from bright green to dark green forming a diagonal in the center, sword-shaped hands, and is water-resistant up to 3 bars (approx. 30 meters/100 feet).

 

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