Here’s a first look at the new Cartier Ballon Bleu Tourbillon which
will officially debut in January 2013 at the SIHH in Geneva. This watch
was conceived as a regulator and features a minute hand in the center
and dual jump-hour counters. This is an unusual combination of
features, but no doubt beautifully done. The watch is quite substantial
with a 46mm case, though it retains a reasonable measure of slimness at
13.8mm. Limited to 50 pieces in white or rose gold. The caliber is
manufacture Cartier Caliber MC9456 (already used in high-end Cartier
pieces), stamped with Geneva Seal, with the added jump hour module. The
retail price will fall within the $100,000 to $150,000 range.
Overall Cartier is coming again with a strong collection in 2013, from its more basic Calibre de Cartier Chronographs
I gave you a first look at in mid-November on up to its “haute
horlogerie” pieces such as this and the perpetual calendar chronograph.
Cartier has made impressive strides since the introduction of its first
in-house calibers in 2009 and shows no signs of slowing. Lots of
high-resolution looks, below.
The white gold version. The second time zone indicator is advanced by the pusher at 10 o’clock.
The red gold model:
I find Cartier’s movements to be very beautifully designed, always
with a very elegant integration of the Cartier “C”, among other
niceties. The finishing has and continues to be first class:
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