In this article, I want to showcase one really nice Cartier watch introduced SIHH 2014. Created in only 50 pieces, new Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Earth Moon replica watch is definitely the brands famous classic elegance and also the high-end technology, that is completely revealed around the back-side from the robust case
The platinum case comes in at Cartier 47mm replica across and 16.65mm thick, with robust arching lugs. The dial is bright blue lapis lazuli with a white gold Roman numeral grid over the top that also features a map of the earth at the center. The bright blued steel sword hands match the dial nicely and below all of this is a tourbillon. The finishing on the dial and case, from the brushing to the polishing to the beveling is nicer than what you’ll find on most high-end movements. Cartier really hasn’t pulled any punches here.
That other pusher at 2 o’clock is for adjusting the second timezone indicator, which is an hours disc floating around the main time display. This gives you a second timezone readout in a simple display that is there when you need it and unobtrusive when you don’t. That it’s easy to adjust only adds to the convenience.
Turning the Earth and Moon over reveals the absolutely incredible calibre 9440 MC. Anyone who has doubts about Cartier’s watchmaking ability and how seriously the maison takes its watchmaking will be shut up instantly. The sheer variety of finishes, all well executed I might add, is overwhelming. The starburst effect of the skeletonizing really fits the theme of this watch and helps make this a movement you can get lost in. There are 362 total components, including 40 jewels, and the manually-wound power reserve can store approximately three days worth of energy.
While the Rotonde Earth And Moon Tourbillon isn’t quite a daily wear, it is a unique looking dress watch that is both formal and complex in its design. Cartier watches tend to have an elegant appeal to them but this is among the first ultra-high-end models that I would suggest may have a role as a tuxedo watch. Imaginative, pretty, and admittedly cool, the Earth And Moon Tourbillon is another in a long line of Cartier timepieces that easily deserve such attributes. Cartier will produce just 50 pieces in the limited edition set as well as another 10 pieces with baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel. Prices will be about $316,500 and $674,500 respectively.
The Earth and Moon is not a subtle watch – far from it. The platinum case comes in at 47mm across and 16.65mm thick, with robust arching lugs. The dial is bright blue lapis lazuli with a white gold Roman numeral grid over the top that also features a map of the earth at the center. The bright blued steel sword hands match the dial nicely and below all of this is a tourbillon. The finishing on the dial and case, from the brushing to the polishing to the beveling is nicer than what you’ll find on most high-end movements. Cartier really hasn’t pulled any punches here.
That other pusher at 2 o’clock is for adjusting the second timezone indicator, which is an hours disc floating around the main time display. This gives you a second timezone readout in a simple display that is there when you need it and unobtrusive when you don’t. That it’s easy to adjust only adds to the convenience.
Turning the Earth and Moon over reveals the absolutely incredible calibre 9440 MC. Anyone who has doubts about Cartier’s watchmaking ability and how seriously the maison takes its watchmaking will be shut up instantly. The sheer variety of finishes, all well executed I might add, is overwhelming. The starburst effect of the skeletonizing really fits the theme of this watch and helps make this a movement you can get lost in. There are 362 total components, including 40 jewels, and the manually-wound power reserve can store approximately three days worth of energy.
While the Rotonde Earth And Moon Tourbillon isn’t quite a daily wear, it is a unique looking dress watch that is both formal and complex in its design. Cartier watches tend to have an elegant appeal to them but this is among the first ultra-high-end models that I would suggest may have a role as a tuxedo watch. Imaginative, pretty, and admittedly cool, the Earth And Moon Tourbillon is another in a long line of Cartier timepieces that easily deserve such attributes. Cartier will produce just 50 pieces in the limited edition set as well as another 10 pieces with baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel.
