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May 07, 2010,21:36 PM
The mat is not rubberised. It's hard, textured plastic on a wood bench (fusion).
Strap for ID One is a nylon like material, not alcantara.
If by fixed lugs you mean an integrated strap that has a limited degree of motion, then no, the strap can fit even a small wrist, just like the Ballon Bleu tourbillon.
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WOW...
By: Rob : May 7th, 2010-15:47
Incredible coverage. Am pleasantly surprised to see the ID One for the first time in a non-press picture. Not surprisingly, it's looking to be a super cool watch begging to be done commercially. Now have a question or two from an all-thumbs guy aka from s...
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By: SJX : May 7th, 2010-21:36
The mat is not rubberised. It's hard, textured plastic on a wood bench (fusion). Strap for ID One is a nylon like material, not alcantara. If by fixed lugs you mean an integrated strap that has a limited degree of motion, then no, the strap can fit even a...
A tough question...
By: SJX : May 7th, 2010-21:42
Cartier makes an enormous range of watches. Personally I'd go for the Santos Galbee XL. It's entry level but iconic in design. If one buys a Cartier it is easy to choose one of the brand's classic shapes like Tank and Santos. An iconic Cartier shape is ea...
Re: A tough question...
By: Geo : May 7th, 2010-23:10
I agree with that, the Santos Galbée is the best entry level the company ever had and this last version has so much improved in dial and case design. Very comfortable and all round watch. Very interesting report SJX, especially this one, your visit to Car...
The Cartier collection is only shown at exhibitions around the world
By: SJX : May 8th, 2010-01:59
with the immediate one being in San Franciso and later in Prague. A selection is always on show in a private room on the upper floor of Rue de la Paix boutique. The items stored in Geneva are not for public display, but fortunately there are always shows ...
Heey I agree with you 100% here. THIS is the same watch I want.
By: bernard cheong : May 8th, 2010-01:43
For a Cartier, I want a Cartier case..but with a dense amount of Cartier's character infused into it. Again...it helps that this case is not copied too much, or any. Also..I like ETA for long term classic keep forever watches. Not always..but it helps.
Always on the outside looking in
By: MTF : May 8th, 2010-00:10
SJX, Thanks for this series of photo reports. I have been driven past the outside of Cartier assembly plant many times, either on the way to, or back from, the many factories, suppliers and Manufactures surrounding La Chaux-de-Fonds. We've never had time ...
ID 0ne
By: Hororgasm : May 8th, 2010-00:55
looks awesome. you are prob right, in my minds, there seems to be a "natural" slant group[ing Cartier with jewellers making watches, ala De Grisogono, chopard etc etc. sometimes i overlook Cartier horological past n glories. good job mate, when r u headin...
And one more thing...
By: SJX : May 8th, 2010-02:13
if you lump Cartier with De Grisogono you might not be able to log on anymore. ;-) - SJX
Thanks
By: aldossari_faisal : May 8th, 2010-01:43
SJX , the ID is a beauty finally got to see it in flesh and ina wristshot as well.
I dont get it - the Cartier ID One
By: 219 : May 8th, 2010-05:04
is one of the most exciting watches to come along in some time; smart thinking on new technologies, a definite Cartier aesthetic, and a beautiful result, why not produce a limited series of watches just like the prototype. To use the often over used analo...
My take
By: SJX : May 8th, 2010-17:05
I did not ask the specific question of why the ID One will not be commercialised, even on a small scale, but can think of two reasons. The first is practical, because the ID One cannot be made in series. I think, however, that the more likely explanation ...
Dear SJX any close ups of
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 8th, 2010-14:48
... grande complication pocket watches it looks amazing thank you for this wonderful series of posts on Cartier Best Damian
Yes, I do of the dial and case
By: SJX : May 8th, 2010-17:02
but not the movement as it was not practical to open the back at the time. I have close-ups of many other items from the Cartier Collection as well. Will post them soon. - SJX
This changes my perception of Cartier my good man
By: ArthurSG : May 8th, 2010-19:14
but then again my perception of Cartier as a base level jewellery brand watch "assembler" was wrong to begin with I guess. I stand humbled and corrected. We visit the boutique soon
Interesting post.....
By: MiniCooper : May 17th, 2010-11:58
ID One is indeed something unique.... It would be interesting to see it in use..... and prove that no service is needed..... (I am not saying this in a negative way)... cheers