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SIHH 2013: Rotonde de Cartier perpetual calendar chronograph (with live photos)
I am still travelling so this is a concise overview of the pair of new watches just announced. Detailed info to come soon.
Cartier has just announced the Rotonde de Cartier perpetual calendar chronograph, as part of the pre-SIHH 2013 news. This is the first chronograph with QP in its Fine Watchmaking line. This is a substantial watch, visually and physically.
The movement uses the retrograde perpetual calendar module added to the 1904CH-MC in-house automatic calibre. All the calendar indications are arranged the traditional way with four circular subdials, including one for the retrograde which is a bit odd though I think that was done for aesthetic balance.
Most notably, the 1904CH base now has a new movement finish - namely sunburst brushed bridges with prominent anglage - that will be standard for most of the FWM line from now on. This new movement finishing is a big improvement over the previous 1904MC finishing.
Two versions are available. The first is white gold with a classic silver dial (retail is approximately EUR53,500), while the other is in rose gold with a chocolate dial (about EUR50,000).
Key specs of the new QP chronograph
Diameter 42 mm
Height 14.9 mm
Power reserve 48 hours
Though not a techical breakthrough, this watch feels a particular niche in the FWM line that was empty. The QP chrono combination complication is de rigeur for many top end brands so it is time Cartier has one.
- SJX
This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-12-13 07:25:00 This message has been edited by SJX on 2012-12-13 07:48:43
SIHH 2013: Rotonde de Cartier perpetual calendar chronograph (with live photos)
Very nice. I like the chocolate coloured dial. It would
Your wish has come true
Sunburst brushes bridges
Nice watch, weird subdial functions.
