Most models use indices for the hour markers between 4 and 8 to make room for the small seconds dial, while the other hours are marked using Roman numerals. The date display sits at 3 o'clock, and the small seconds dial is located at 6 o'clock. A railroad minute scale with Arabic numerals every five minutes makes telling the time much easier. The dial is available in silver or black, the latter being the sportier of the two. For the band, you can choose between alligator leather or stainless steel. These timepieces have a 48-hour power reserve and cost around 4,100 USD in very good condition and 5,800 USD new. Pre-owned two-hand models with the automatic caliber 1904-PS MC serve as the entry point to this collection. These watches come with a number of options for the band: alligator leather, cow leather, stainless steel, gold, or rubber. There are also bicolor models in gold and stainless steel. While the stainless steel versions have the sportiest feel, these timepieces are also available in white, pink, or yellow gold. A closer look at the dial reveals a subtle Cartier inscription integrated into the Roman numeral "X." In addition, these watches feature a blue faceted spinel on their crowns, though some replace the spinel with a diamond. The large domed lugs combined with polished and satin-brushed finishes contribute to the collection's masculine feel. Cases measuring 42 mm in diameter reflect the sporty background of this collection, while the smaller 38-mm models make perfect unisex watches. There are also timepieces with other complications like a The Calibre de Cartier collection contains three-hand watches with a date display, chronographs, and diving watches that are water resistant to 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft). Other famous models, including the Tank from 1917, have long enjoyed cult status thanks to their innovative designs and are now essential to the watchmaking world. For example, they are perhaps most famous for creating the first ever pilot's watch, the Santos. Luxury timepieces from Cartier played a major role in establishing watches as an accessory for the wrist. The creation of their first in-house caliber is yet another major milestone in the history of this French manufacturer.
Prior to this collection, the storied company used movements from other manufacturers, such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, or collaborated with third parties to develop new calibers. The reverse side is just as stunning with the bridges visible and echoing the shape of the silver main plate but with a slightly darker look to them due to them being in titanium.Calibre de Cartier collection reveals what makes these luxury timepieces so special: They were the first to house the manufacturer's in-house calibers. The small mechanical calibre MC9461 is hand-wound and has been open worked to the maximum and when fully wound has a 48 hour power reserve. I could watch it for hours gliding round the dial seemingly floating in the air. Traditional tourbillons rotate around their own axis but this is not a traditional tourbillon, this is an Astrotourbillon, meaning it is centrally mounted and rotates around the entire movement once a minute.
The large 47mm case is made of 18ct white gold with their iconic beaded crown with blue sapphire insert and gorgeous blue hands that seem to hover over the movement. Yes I know it’s a mouthful but just look at it, Cartier’s fine watchmaking division have really come out with all guns blazing and skeletonized this to the absolute max with only roman numerals at 12 & 6 and small bar at 3 holding the movement. Cartier will be officially releasing this absolutely gorgeous piece next month at SIHH, called the Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon skeleton calibre 9461MC.
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