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skyrider007 · 5 July 2010, 01:58 AM

Hello all!

I am a long time lurker of the Rolex Forums despite not being a Rolex owner

To be honest, I am quite a Rolex fan and I do hope that my first Rolex will come along soon (eyeing on the Deep Sea

). Anyway, I'd like to share with you guys my latest souvenir from Paris - the Calibre de Cartier in SS. This baby is smoking hot and I've always drooled after it since Cartier launched its mega promotion campaign on the web and prints.

Being a self-acclaimed WIS, I am fascinated by Cartier's first fully in-house automatic movement. This detaches the brand's reputation from just being a jeweler to a well respected manufacture status. Spec-wise it's pretty good, 27 jewels, 48 power reserve etc (Google "Calibre de Cartier review" if you're interested in the technical stuff). The size at 42mm is perfect for my rather large wrist and the dial is just awesome in my opinion. A mixture of Cartier's distinctive roman numerals and hour markers is pure genius. The date window is pretty unconventional but that gives the watch a unique character.

What makes this watch even more special to me is that I purchased it from Cartier's historic flagship boutique in Paris at 13 Rue de la Paix. The store was majestic and the service I received was one of a kind. They actually brought me champagne and chocolates to celebrate my small purchase (most customers at that boutique spend five to six figure on stones and watches made of precious metal)!! You do get a special edition box as well. And yes I've paid the full price-tag as they did not offer any discount. The experience was well worth it though.

That's it from me! Enjoy the pics and have a nice day/evening.

Cheers,

Ben

P.S. The watch has got its own website: http://www.calibre.cartier.com

datejust1 · 5 July 2010, 02:03 AM

Beautiful, Just Beautiful!

boa2 · 5 July 2010, 03:05 AM

Absolutely stunning watch. Enjoy it to the fullest!

jrpb · 5 July 2010, 05:34 AM

that is a gorgous watch mate, bet your buzzin

MJCox · 6 July 2010, 12:43 AM

Wowza that is sweet!!!

dannyp · 6 July 2010, 01:55 AM

Amazing!! Truly a "next level" piece for Cartier.

s.justinlee · 6 July 2010, 02:33 AM

stunner.
i gotta say that is a beautiful piece!
wear it in good health!

skyrider007 · 6 July 2010, 02:37 AM

Many thanks for your kind compliments! I appreciate it. :D

fc3s2k · 6 July 2010, 03:53 AM

great watch indeed!!
i'm in the market for a cartier since I sold my santos 100 a year ago, this one is a possibility... congratulation!!!

____________________________
14060M
EXPLORER I
SS DateJust WG Bezel
RG Cellini Danaos
PAM 177i
HUBLOT BigBang RG/CERAMIC

dannyp · 6 July 2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Amazing!! Truly a "next level" piece for Cartier.

Since the "edit" button seems to not be working, let me add...

I've always admired Cartier's designs, after all, they are one of the world's most iconic jewelers. But the Cartiers I thought were the nicest looking, the Tank, the Santos, and even the Autoscaph (RIP) just couldn't quite cross the bridge between "a piece of jewelry that tells time" and a "timepiece." I just couldn't fathom paying those prices for a watch that while beautiful, was mechanically and structurally outdone by comparably (or even lesser) priced Omegas, Rolexes, Panerais and IWCs.

Today, I got a glimpse of a piece that has changed my mind about that. Perhaps they decided to take their watchmaking to the next level amidst rumors (confirmed?) that ETA would no longer supply movements, or perhaps they wanted to bring a different kind of guy into the Cartier camp. Regardless, a job well done!

JJ Irani · 6 July 2010, 04:15 AM

HL65 · 6 July 2010, 04:42 AM

Nice looking watch!!

Latrodectus · 6 July 2010, 05:27 AM

Intersting watch, fantastic pictures! Enjoy every day with it!

Joey_V · 6 July 2010, 06:49 PM

I'm going to force myself to avoid photos of this watch.. it is making me want one.

watchenthusiast · 6 July 2010, 11:20 PM

Great watch and definitely congrats to Cartier, i am sure they are stepping up in the game in the watch making, they have great potential and them name are taking them there. Congrats again beautiful watch....

asadtiger · 7 July 2010, 03:06 AM

absolutely gorgeous

Pix · 8 July 2010, 03:11 AM

Stunning piece.

malaplace · 8 July 2010, 12:09 PM

Wow. I love that watch. Wow...

Dr.B · 8 July 2010, 12:12 PM

WoW!
Stunning watch...great choice.

skyrider007 · 9 July 2010, 01:23 AM

Thank you all for your kind compliments. I'm sure the folks at Cartier are over the moon with their latest innovation. Like many of you, I've never been much of a Cartier fan. I've always viewed them as overpriced fashion/jewellery themed watch brand, however the Calibre range has totally shifted my perspective.

Modernir Design · 9 July 2010, 06:03 AM

Nice choice

5 July 2010, 01:58 AM	#1
skyrider007 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC Mark XVI Posts: 52	I went to Paris and fell in love with Cartier. The Calibre de Cartier to be exact! Hello all! I am a long time lurker of the Rolex Forums despite not being a Rolex owner To be honest, I am quite a Rolex fan and I do hope that my first Rolex will come along soon (eyeing on the Deep Sea ). Anyway, I'd like to share with you guys my latest souvenir from Paris - the Calibre de Cartier in SS. This baby is smoking hot and I've always drooled after it since Cartier launched its mega promotion campaign on the web and prints. Being a self-acclaimed WIS, I am fascinated by Cartier's first fully in-house automatic movement. This detaches the brand's reputation from just being a jeweler to a well respected manufacture status. Spec-wise it's pretty good, 27 jewels, 48 power reserve etc (Google "Calibre de Cartier review" if you're interested in the technical stuff). The size at 42mm is perfect for my rather large wrist and the dial is just awesome in my opinion. A mixture of Cartier's distinctive roman numerals and hour markers is pure genius. The date window is pretty unconventional but that gives the watch a unique character. What makes this watch even more special to me is that I purchased it from Cartier's historic flagship boutique in Paris at 13 Rue de la Paix. The store was majestic and the service I received was one of a kind. They actually brought me champagne and chocolates to celebrate my small purchase (most customers at that boutique spend five to six figure on stones and watches made of precious metal)!! You do get a special edition box as well. And yes I've paid the full price-tag as they did not offer any discount. The experience was well worth it though. That's it from me! Enjoy the pics and have a nice day/evening. Cheers, Ben P.S. The watch has got its own website: http://www.calibre.cartier.com

5 July 2010, 03:05 AM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	Absolutely stunning watch. Enjoy it to the fullest! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

5 July 2010, 05:34 AM	#4
jrpb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: jon Location: london Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 332	that is a gorgous watch mate, bet your buzzin __________________ Explorer II Polar Zenith Class Elite 18ct Marathon SAR Auto plain dial Casio G-Shock MTG 910D

6 July 2010, 04:15 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 July 2010, 04:42 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Nice looking watch!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 July 2010, 02:03 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Beautiful, Just Beautiful!

6 July 2010, 12:43 AM	#5
MJCox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: SATX Watch: Air-King Posts: 57	Wowza that is sweet!!!

6 July 2010, 01:55 AM	#6
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Amazing!! Truly a "next level" piece for Cartier.

6 July 2010, 02:33 AM	#7
s.justinlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: california Posts: 349	stunner. i gotta say that is a beautiful piece! wear it in good health!

6 July 2010, 02:37 AM	#8
skyrider007 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC Mark XVI Posts: 52	Many thanks for your kind compliments! I appreciate it. :D

6 July 2010, 03:53 AM	#9
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	great watch indeed!! i'm in the market for a cartier since I sold my santos 100 a year ago, this one is a possibility... congratulation!!! ____________________________ 14060M EXPLORER I SS DateJust WG Bezel RG Cellini Danaos PAM 177i HUBLOT BigBang RG/CERAMIC

6 July 2010, 05:27 AM	#13
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Intersting watch, fantastic pictures! Enjoy every day with it! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

6 July 2010, 06:49 PM	#14
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I'm going to force myself to avoid photos of this watch.. it is making me want one. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

6 July 2010, 11:20 PM	#15
watchenthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA, Miami Posts: 20	Great watch and definitely congrats to Cartier, i am sure they are stepping up in the game in the watch making, they have great potential and them name are taking them there. Congrats again beautiful watch....

7 July 2010, 03:06 AM	#16
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	absolutely gorgeous

8 July 2010, 03:11 AM	#17
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Stunning piece.

8 July 2010, 12:09 PM	#18
malaplace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA Posts: 36	Wow. I love that watch. Wow...

8 July 2010, 12:12 PM	#19
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	WoW! Stunning watch...great choice. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

9 July 2010, 01:23 AM	#20
skyrider007 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC Mark XVI Posts: 52	Thank you all for your kind compliments. I'm sure the folks at Cartier are over the moon with their latest innovation. Like many of you, I've never been much of a Cartier fan. I've always viewed them as overpriced fashion/jewellery themed watch brand, however the Calibre range has totally shifted my perspective.

9 July 2010, 06:03 AM	#21
Modernir Design Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arcadia Posts: 18	Nice choice

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