Cartier provided a brand new look and really feel to the type of watch

Some years ago, Cartier decided that this was not adequate. They wanted even more legitimacy, specifically using the growing population of seasoned watch lovers. This meant adding a good deal much more high-end watches to their range, as well as offering in-house produced movements. Well, often "in-house" just meant nobody else was utilizing those movements but that is an additional matter altogether. I also suspect this push to make movements was partly because of ETA's (Swatch Group owned although Cartier is Richemont) continual threats to stop supplying movements to outside brands. ETA hasn't done this yet but Cartier was intelligent to invest in movement manufacturing within the event that it does take place.

Cartier supplied a brand new appear and feel to the sort of watch that could bear the Cartier name. All these watches had exotic movements and prices were on par with that of some extremely nice genuine estate. In 2010 Cartier announced the release of the simply named Calibre, a story that I covered here. The new masculine watch offered a sporty look too as, for the first time, an "entry-level" Cartier with an in-house movement.

That movement was the 1904 MC. A thin caliber automatic that had 48 hours of energy reserve with a rotor set of ceramic ball bearings. It was rather nicely decorated, too. Functionally, it has the time having a subsidiary seconds dial and the date. Cartier created sure that it had sufficient differences in comparison to most of the base movements supplied by ETA. It is possible to see the movement by way of the sapphire caseback window on the back of the watch.

The Calibre is deceptively big. Seeing it in a store window I would bet money it was bigger than its 42mm wide size might recommend. Thanks to a hefty crown guard and big, widely spaced lugs this watch is one of the finest optical illusions about. Thanks to the lugs permitting the bottom to wrap about your wrist, this watch is really comfortable to wear and in addition to that, the piece does not have a tall profile.

Detailing on the case is impressive using a excellent deal to examine - including recessed places and, my favorite component, the bezel and flange ring. Take a look at the inner sides of the dial and it looks like you are viewing gear teeth. This design feature adds visual interest and complexity to a rather easy dial. Cartier actually wanted to create certain the case and dial has the right mix of complexity and simplicity.

The bracelet is quite nice and looks like that of an evolved Roadster bracelet. Aside from seeking nice, the top portion may be the locking butterfly clasp. Some Cartier clasps are mere tension clasps that are prone to opening if your arm experiences shock. They can also degrade over time. The detailing on the clasp is really great and it operates smoothly.

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