Cartier

Superb skeleton dial with an interpretation of the Chinese “Shou” motif signifying longevity.

Lots of detail on the case and dial with polished and brushed surfaces that are difficult to capture in a photograph. And of course, the superb lacquer work.

The watch simply takes your breath away in person, a true work of art.

Also shown here is the regular non-skeletonized version, which is a design masterpiece on its own.

IMHO top 3 or 5 the best (awesome art) from Cartier in the last 50 years

“中”. Pretty cool. Was enamored by it but realize the simpler dial works for me better.

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Gatsby

That’s what I thought too, but seeing both in person highlighted the sophistication of the skeleton design as it has an amazing 3-dimensional grate-like look that pics can’t capture. And they beveled the bridge edges so the play with light is amazing.

But I agree the regular version is amazing too and and may appeal to some while the skeleton appeals to others.

Cartier at its best. Regards 

but I prefer the classic version. So well-balanced and beautiful!

Both are beautiful examples of Cartier design.

Cartier weren’t on my radar until their relatively recent move back to elegant designs in classic sizes.

and well designed.

The skeletonized version looks absolutely stunning, although I can't make out the engXian;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:black;background:white">寿 character.