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jlee5050
 Post subject: Cartier ID2
PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:22 pm 
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Just read this very interesting article on TZ.

http://www.timezone.com/2012/07/11/cart ... s-dowling/

Cartier is really stepping it up. Don't know if it's going to have any significant impact on the watchmaking industry as a whole in terms of the tech being used, but interesting and creative nevertheless.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:29 am 
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That is very cool. I love it when a company not only pushes the envelope, but is prepared to share that with its customer base (and rivals). Unlike some brands we could mention.......
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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:46 am 
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Nice article, neat technology, unfortunately it looks terrible on the wrist.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
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Some amazing innovation in there, but I agree with mjfur - it looks hideous on the wrist. The clear ceramic looks like plastic. But if any of that tech makes it into production watches (which some of it undoubtedly will), the Cartier are putting themselves right at the forefront of watchmaking.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:43 am 
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Cutting edge for sure...amidst the many innovations, the simplified gears are strikingly elegant.
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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
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Really, really interesting piece from a technical standpoint. However, on the wrist it visually resembles a Swatch.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
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Extremely interesting read, especially the parts of aerodynamic forces on the balance, and the use of exotic materials.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
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The crew at Cartier seem to be taking the Harry Winston crowd by the horns.

http://blog.perpetuelle.com/watches/car ... tal-watch/

I've never been a fan of a cabochon on the crown but, that watch is brilliant.

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 Post subject: Re: Cartier ID2
PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:19 pm 
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mjfur wrote:
Nice article, neat technology, unfortunately it looks terrible on the wrist.

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I thought the exact same thing, it actually looks good as a prototype but horrible on the wrist (also would like if the hands were longer)

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