![]() You have the same type of decor on the dial, but everything feels more grounded given the symmetrical design. The dial is now able to have larger, more distinct hour markers, which once again take the form of half Roman numerals and half baton markers (is this Cartier’s version of a California dial?). This changes the look of the watch and also has the effect of making the dial appear larger. Cartier also moved the minute scale ring out to the flange ring – an area that was previously bare with just a brushed metal finish. The dial has been redesigned to incorporate the subdials, and is finally totally symmetrical. That means the watch will have no running seconds hand, unless you have the chronograph function going all the time. The chronograph will be a bi-compax chronograph that measures a full 12 hours. For 2012 the Calibre Chronograph will be available in a 42mm wide steel or 18k pink gold case – and a bracelet or strap option is available from the outset. In fact, if you look at the three-hand version of the Calibre you’ll notice that area which now contains the chronograph pushers appears as though it was designed from the beginning with a plan that pushers would eventually be there. ![]() The case design is unchanged from the original save for the addition of the chronograph pushers.Ĭartier inserted chronograph pushers into the extended crown structure, which look extremely elegant. This Cartier Calibre Chronograph is the second version of the “mainstream luxury” Calibre watch collection. Though those models are distinct from the basic Calibre models because they target vastly different price demographics. In fact, the Calibre case is used in many of their much higher-end pieces as well. It wasn’t difficult to predict that Cartier would build upon the Calibre watch with new models and features over the years. ![]()
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