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aria · 17 July 2012, 09:35 AM

the case made from one solid bit of clear ceramic

whats your thoughts?

HL65 · 17 July 2012, 10:16 AM

Very cool and quite unique!

Young Connoisseur · 17 July 2012, 10:19 AM

Wow

That is pretty nifty.

I would hate to drop it...

p_mcgee · 17 July 2012, 10:24 AM

Part RM, Part Swatch

DCportraits · 17 July 2012, 11:55 AM

I think I've read that the movement never needs adjusting. Something about the fiberglass mainspring never losing flex or something. It blows my mind. 2 mainsprings working in conjunction. Wow.

Silvio Mosiello · 17 July 2012, 12:03 PM

You can barely tell the time on it

sushisummo · 17 July 2012, 12:06 PM

Unique........I bet it have a hefty price tag.....:)

Mosco · 17 July 2012, 12:14 PM

I do like

nick c · 17 July 2012, 12:21 PM

very nice

FeelingTheBlues · 17 July 2012, 01:01 PM

Very modern and unique! I quite like it but I wouldn't keep that as my only watch.

dbelle7 · 17 July 2012, 01:19 PM

Hey, I think I actually like that!

DCgator · 17 July 2012, 01:46 PM

Unusual.

2th Dr · 18 July 2012, 01:15 AM

Love the case, but don't like the small hands...

bewithabob · 18 July 2012, 01:36 AM

That is so far out there- beautiful.

Starwalker · 18 July 2012, 01:45 AM

<3 it!

warren G. · 18 July 2012, 01:47 AM

Amazing if you ask me.

Cuts33 · 18 July 2012, 08:09 AM

I think that is the ID2 concept watch. If so, I read that only one was made and will not be produced for sale. Cartier just uses it to test new ideas, such as a movement that never needs to be regulated, and will take bits and pieces to incorporate into future watches that will actually be available to the public.

Regardless, Cartier seems to be taking "watchmaking" much more seriously these days.

gwalker · 18 July 2012, 08:19 AM

I like!!!

capote · 18 July 2012, 08:39 AM

Quite unique

supernova · 18 July 2012, 09:48 AM

Can't see why they designed the hands so small, going to be so hard to read!

WatchTimes · 18 July 2012, 11:52 AM

Now that is in unique watch!
Saw a clear cased G-Shock the other
day and I thought that was cool but this wins!

I bet its quite a hefty price tag!

Behtahan · 18 July 2012, 02:58 PM

Unique looking piece, I like it

Ristretto · 18 July 2012, 03:01 PM

I dont like it.

JJL · 18 July 2012, 10:02 PM

It's cool looking but not sure how I'd feel about it in X years... price?

newbieincali · 23 July 2012, 02:56 PM

that is indeed the ID2. The watch is pretty amazing if you read a full write up on it. It is NOT for sale. If I remember right it has a 30 day power reserve, the case is setup in a vacuum which actually keeps the back on it. so there are not threads or screws. The whole concept was to look at different parts of watch designs where there could be gains in power conservation. There are really some advanced materials in that piece. It does borrow concepts developed in the ID1 which has the emphasis of making a watch that doesn't need adjustment.

17 July 2012, 09:35 AM	#1
aria Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Walter Location: Albuquerque Watch: DD,DJ,AK Posts: 342	new cartier unveiled the case made from one solid bit of clear ceramic whats your thoughts? Attached Images

17 July 2012, 10:16 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Very cool and quite unique! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 July 2012, 12:06 PM	#7
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Unique........I bet it have a hefty price tag.....:) __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

17 July 2012, 12:14 PM	#8
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I do like __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 July 2012, 01:01 PM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Very modern and unique! I quite like it but I wouldn't keep that as my only watch. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 July 2012, 10:19 AM	#3
Young Connoisseur Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Indianapolis Watch: Tag Heuer for now Posts: 491	Wow That is pretty nifty. I would hate to drop it...

17 July 2012, 10:24 AM	#4
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Part RM, Part Swatch

17 July 2012, 11:55 AM	#5
DCportraits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Washington DC Watch: me closely Posts: 49	I think I've read that the movement never needs adjusting. Something about the fiberglass mainspring never losing flex or something. It blows my mind. 2 mainsprings working in conjunction. Wow.

17 July 2012, 12:03 PM	#6
Silvio Mosiello "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: Miami/NY Watch: the shoes. Posts: 3,482	You can barely tell the time on it

17 July 2012, 12:21 PM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	very nice

17 July 2012, 01:19 PM	#11
dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	Hey, I think I actually like that!

17 July 2012, 01:46 PM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Unusual.

18 July 2012, 01:15 AM	#13
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Love the case, but don't like the small hands...

18 July 2012, 01:36 AM	#14
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	That is so far out there- beautiful. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

18 July 2012, 01:45 AM	#15
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	<3 it! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

18 July 2012, 01:47 AM	#16
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Amazing if you ask me. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

18 July 2012, 08:09 AM	#17
Cuts33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 436	I think that is the ID2 concept watch. If so, I read that only one was made and will not be produced for sale. Cartier just uses it to test new ideas, such as a movement that never needs to be regulated, and will take bits and pieces to incorporate into future watches that will actually be available to the public. Regardless, Cartier seems to be taking "watchmaking" much more seriously these days.

18 July 2012, 08:19 AM	#18
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I like!!!

18 July 2012, 08:39 AM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Quite unique

18 July 2012, 09:48 AM	#20
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,352	Can't see why they designed the hands so small, going to be so hard to read!

18 July 2012, 11:52 AM	#21
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Now that is in unique watch! Saw a clear cased G-Shock the other day and I thought that was cool but this wins! I bet its quite a hefty price tag! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

18 July 2012, 02:58 PM	#22
Behtahan Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 83	Unique looking piece, I like it

18 July 2012, 03:01 PM	#23
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	I dont like it.

18 July 2012, 10:02 PM	#24
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	It's cool looking but not sure how I'd feel about it in X years... price?

23 July 2012, 02:56 PM	#25
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	that is indeed the ID2. The watch is pretty amazing if you read a full write up on it. It is NOT for sale. If I remember right it has a 30 day power reserve, the case is setup in a vacuum which actually keeps the back on it. so there are not threads or screws. The whole concept was to look at different parts of watch designs where there could be gains in power conservation. There are really some advanced materials in that piece. It does borrow concepts developed in the ID1 which has the emphasis of making a watch that doesn't need adjustment.

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