New Release
SJX provides an initial overview of the Rotonde de Cartier perpetual calendar chronograph, a significant pre-SIHH 2013 announcement. This piece marks Cartier's first chronograph with a perpetual calendar in its Fine Watchmaking line, showcasing the brand's evolving in-house capabilities and finishing standards.
I am still travelling so this is a concise overview of the pair of new watches just announced. Detailed info to come soon.
Cartier has just announced the Rotonde de Cartier perpetual calendar chronograph, as part of the pre-SIHH 2013 news. This is the first chronograph with QP in its Fine Watchmaking line. This is a substantial watch, visually and physically.
The movement uses the retrograde perpetual calendar module added to the 1904CH-MC in-house automatic calibre. All the calendar indications are arranged the traditional way with four circular subdials, including one for the retrograde which is a bit odd though I think that was done for aesthetic balance.
Most notably, the 1904CH base now has a new movement finish - namely sunburst brushed bridges with prominent anglage - that will be standard for most of the FWM line from now on. This new movement finishing is a big improvement over the previous 1904MC finishing.
Two versions are available. The first is white gold with a classic silver dial (retail is approximately EUR53,500), while the other is in rose gold with a chocolate dial (about EUR50,000).
Key specs of the new QP chronograph
Diameter 42 mm
Height 14.9 mm
Power reserve 48 hours
Though not a techical breakthrough, this watch feels a particular niche in the FWM line that was empty. The QP chrono combination complication is de rigeur for many top end brands so it is time Cartier has one.
- SJX
be nice if they came up with a ballon bleu simple piece with the chocolate dial !
It is model ref W6920037. 42 mm Ballon Bleu in rose gold with chocolate dial. - SJX
,-42-mm unfortunately I don't have a live photo. - SJX
Sorry but may i know the meaning of sunburst brushes bridges?
Were you referring to the Day indicator when you mentioned the retrograde subdial was 'a bit odd'? If you were, then i'd have to agree. The bottom half of the dial seems pointless, and perhaps they should've move the Cartier insignia to the bottom half? But can someone tell me where or what the Day hand was pointing to in the picture with the rose gold/brown dial version? Shouldn't it be a retrograde hand?
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