Rob
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And a nice one to look at...
thanks for sharing. Despite my oath to not touch/look/consider another QP, must say this one is interesting enough to merit a look in the metal when opportunity arises. Having said that, i don't know if its the perp mechanism or the tortue case that is appealing to me more. Great photos aren't helping me keep my oath too. Thanks for sharing JX...
A look at the Cartier Tortue Perpetual Calendar
One of the most complicated watches in the Cartier Fine Watchmaking range (yes, even more complex than a tourbillon) is the Tortue Perpetual Calendar, launched at SIHH 2010. Though this is a conventional perpetual calendar in terms of its construction, th...
Great photos SJX. I have seen this watch
in a store in London and as good as your photos are, it does not do the watch justice as the watch on the wrist has far greater 'presence'. I was impressed both by the design and the heft of the case, and the aesthetics of the finished movement. Anyone in...
The presence is indeed something
like I wrote I find the case a bit thick, but it sits very well on the wrist. - SJX
And a nice one to look at...
thanks for sharing. Despite my oath to not touch/look/consider another QP, must say this one is interesting enough to merit a look in the metal when opportunity arises. Having said that, i don't know if its the perp mechanism or the tortue case that is ap...
I think the QP is the next big thing
The tourbillon has run its course and chronograph is too simplified now. So the only thing left is the QP. - SJX