SJX[Purist]
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Agreed. But the Tank Anglaise will work better on a strap
I'm quite certain of that. It will look radically different. Next year perhaps?
- SJX
Part II: Fine Watchmaking
By: SJX : January 30th, 2012-06:14
Cartier Fine Watchmaking at SIHH 2012 comprises a solid and varied range. At the very top is a new calibre in the minute repeater, but there are also useful new entry level timepieces, like the new annual calendar with an eminently practical display. We’l...
Part III: Cartier d'Art
By: SJX : January 30th, 2012-06:15
Next are the Cartier d’Art watches. These demonstrate various artistic skills like enamelling and mosaic, usually depicting various animals. This year sees a new technique – flattened straw – used for the Rotonde de Cartier with koala mo...
Part IV: Jewellery timepieces
By: SJX : January 30th, 2012-06:16
Now for the jewellery watches. As is expected from a jeweller a mind-boggling number of jewellery watches were unveiled. The animal themed watches are all beautiful, especially the delightful panda secret watch. There are also the various standard cases l...
After reading this post...
By: Echi : February 2nd, 2012-23:08
I wish I had MORE money. Hahaha!!! Great reportage SJX! One of these days, a Cartier will surely grace my wrist. This new iteration makes the visualization process really easier. That Louis Cartier looks very tempting now that it has that Piaget movement....