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WOW...
Incredible coverage. Am pleasantly surprised to see the ID One for the first time in a non-press picture. Not surprisingly, it's looking to be a super cool watch begging to be done commercially.
Now have a question or two from an all-thumbs guy aka from someone who has yet to partake in a watch destruction class. Is it just for color preference or is watch assembly usually done on a seemingly rubberized mat other than the felt texture of those watch trays? And secondly, the strap on the ID One is similar to the strap on the AP Concept Watch? Seemingly alcantara material? Fixed lug too as with AP CW?
Nice bright shirt to contrast with the seemingly dreary overcast skies of Switzerland. Thanks JX for the great report. 
Live from Geneva and La Chaux-de-Fonds: Exclusive photos of incredible watches past and present
This is the first ever wristshot of the ID One, anywhere. The ID One is of course Cartier's concept watch that is lubrication free and not necessary to regulate ( click here to read an in-depth explanation of the ID One). Beyond its remarkable innovations...
WOW...
Incredible coverage. Am pleasantly surprised to see the ID One for the first time in a non-press picture. Not surprisingly, it's looking to be a super cool watch begging to be done commercially. Now have a question or two from an all-thumbs guy aka from s...
Answers
The mat is not rubberised. It's hard, textured plastic on a wood bench (fusion). Strap for ID One is a nylon like material, not alcantara. If by fixed lugs you mean an integrated strap that has a limited degree of motion, then no, the strap can fit even a...
Man!!! After a post like this..what/which Cartier should we buy "if" we were not rich men?
I am sort of sure this question must be on the tip of all our tongues...and the answer will never be that simple. But...I am sure we just want a "off the hip" shot at the target. Forget classifications into budget ranges etc etc...just take two shots. 2 c...
A tough question...
Cartier makes an enormous range of watches. Personally I'd go for the Santos Galbee XL. It's entry level but iconic in design. If one buys a Cartier it is easy to choose one of the brand's classic shapes like Tank and Santos. An iconic Cartier shape is ea...
Re: A tough question...
I agree with that, the Santos Galbée is the best entry level the company ever had and this last version has so much improved in dial and case design. Very comfortable and all round watch. Very interesting report SJX, especially this one, your visit to Car...
The Cartier collection is only shown at exhibitions around the world
with the immediate one being in San Franciso and later in Prague. A selection is always on show in a private room on the upper floor of Rue de la Paix boutique. The items stored in Geneva are not for public display, but fortunately there are always shows ...
Heey I agree with you 100% here. THIS is the same watch I want.
For a Cartier, I want a Cartier case..but with a dense amount of Cartier's character infused into it. Again...it helps that this case is not copied too much, or any. Also..I like ETA for long term classic keep forever watches. Not always..but it helps.
Always on the outside looking in
SJX, Thanks for this series of photo reports. I have been driven past the outside of Cartier assembly plant many times, either on the way to, or back from, the many factories, suppliers and Manufactures surrounding La Chaux-de-Fonds. We've never had time ...
ID 0ne
looks awesome. you are prob right, in my minds, there seems to be a "natural" slant group[ing Cartier with jewellers making watches, ala De Grisogono, chopard etc etc. sometimes i overlook Cartier horological past n glories. good job mate, when r u headin...
I am very impressed by the manufacture
and I am sure this forum will be too as I post more information. At Zurich airport now with flight in an hour. - SJX
And one more thing...
if you lump Cartier with De Grisogono you might not be able to log on anymore. ;-) - SJX
Thanks
SJX , the ID is a beauty finally got to see it in flesh and ina wristshot as well.
Indeed, I was quite taken by the ID One in the metal
unlike when I first saw photos. - SJX
I dont get it - the Cartier ID One
is one of the most exciting watches to come along in some time; smart thinking on new technologies, a definite Cartier aesthetic, and a beautiful result, why not produce a limited series of watches just like the prototype. To use the often over used analo...
My take
I did not ask the specific question of why the ID One will not be commercialised, even on a small scale, but can think of two reasons. The first is practical, because the ID One cannot be made in series. I think, however, that the more likely explanation ...
Dear SJX any close ups of
... grande complication pocket watches it looks amazing thank you for this wonderful series of posts on Cartier Best Damian
Yes, I do of the dial and case
but not the movement as it was not practical to open the back at the time. I have close-ups of many other items from the Cartier Collection as well. Will post them soon. - SJX
This changes my perception of Cartier my good man
but then again my perception of Cartier as a base level jewellery brand watch "assembler" was wrong to begin with I guess. I stand humbled and corrected. We visit the boutique soon
Interesting post.....
ID One is indeed something unique.... It would be interesting to see it in use..... and prove that no service is needed..... (I am not saying this in a negative way)... cheers