Cartier

Last week Cartier issued a very rare invitation to selected journalists to visit its plant in La Chaux-de-Fonds where its first ever concept watch was unveiled. We weren't prepared for such originality and innovation, in the true tradition of concept prod... 

... always interesting to stay updated in what is going on. Especially that now i was doing some research on the ballon bleu tourbillon, what's the movement, whi developped the tourbillon, etc...? Not easy to find such info beside on forums like purists. ... 

Looking forward to your report! Cheers Stephen

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incredible indeed, very exciting knowing its oil/service free and retain every bit of cartier elegance. this is one the most romantic concept watch i have seem thx for sharing, Ed~

- 46mm “Ballon Bleu” case - Niobium-Titanium case. Nb-Ti is a hypoallergenic wear resistant alloy, highly shock-absorbant making it more favorable over a material such as steel. - Use of a "Zerodur hairspring”. Zerodur, the name of a ceramic/glass materia... 

it does, however, seem odd looking with the ballon bleu crown. would have been better to have a different crown IMVHO. apart from that it looks and sounds very good. Graham

This week I've already been to a special event with Zenith in Le Locle and tonight I've been at the McLaren F1 team's technical centre for an event with TAG Heuer, Lewis Hamilton and Ron Dennis. Let me know if you want more info about the Cartier Concept ... 

hey Ticktock, i'm interested in details of any concept watch and the vast majority of conventional watches so yes please. i didnt buy the Freak because it had a conventionally made escapement, crown at 3 and depth rating of 300m nor the Star wheel because...