Cartier has made it pretty clear that the Calibre case is going to enjoy a lot of life. It has served as the base for everything from mainstream luxury to ultra-high-end Cartier models, and continues to have a promising future as Cartier currently prefers the Calibre as their premier mens model. One of my personal favorite aspects o [...]

Ready to dive in style? If you had to ask me what Cartier watch Id want it would probably be something in the Calibre collection. If you had to ask me what Cartier watch Id want and budget was not an issue, it would probably be the Calibre de Cartier Astrotourbillon. A few years ago in 2010 when the Calibre collection was released, it was to be the brands new [...]

One of the most exciting things about each SIHH watch show is visiting Cartier and seeing their new limited edition art pieces that often revolve around animals. Last year in 2012 we shared a little round-up of some of the coolest Cartier high art watches. For 2013 Cartier offered novel metiers dart limited edition watches, and we [...]

Cartier, an essential name in the luxury watch world, announced a series of 2013 novelties at SIHH this year. Among the fray is the interesting and notable Tortue XXL Multiple Time Zones watch. Available in either pink or white gold, the Tortue XXL world timer offers what at first may seem like a fairly conventional GMT co [...]

BullToro! The name of a terrible looking watch brand and our new favorite word to say. BullToro! We also discuss the new version of the Cartier Crash watches, wearing the MBF HM5, and more on watch winders (exciting!).Listen to the HourTime show watch podcast episode 126 here. Download the MP3. [...]

This is one of those irresistible stories to discuss no matter how many times it has been told or how morbid the details. It involves Cartier, one of the most mysterious and popular watch and jewelry brands on the planet, and stories like this make watch collecting worth the money.A few years ago I noticed a vintage Cartier watch that looked a [...]

In 2010 Cartier released a brand new collection of mens watches called the Calibre. It was rather revolutionary for the brand for a couple of reasons, bringing Cartiers mens collection into the 21st Century. It was also a mass produced watch that contained an in-house made Cartier movement something that previously only ex [...]

Cartier recently wowed watch nerds with the rather impressive Cartier ID Two concept watch. Those with the budget to even theoretically purchase one are likely to be disappointed that the ID Two (like the ID One watch) will never be for sale. However, at the same time Cartier announced the ID Two, it also announced the limited edition Rotonde de Cartier As [...]

In the slow warm Swiss summer, Cartier wrapped up its announcement of their latest concept watch called the ID Two (ID2). It is a follow-up to the ID One watch from a few years ago and while something totally different, is a serious step forward in the progress the ID One attempted to make (the futurization of the mechanical watch). There are a few ways of looking at the ID Two. You [...]

At the exclusive watch show SIHH, Cartier has one of the largest booths. A lot of their space is dimly lit with museum style showcases offering glimpses of items you probably wont see anywhere else. Given that the show is not open to the public, most people will never see these pieces at all. In the cases are a range of artistic and high-jewelry creations that t [...]

I attended a rather interesting dinner with Cartier where a several minute long discussion on the origin of the Tank name took place. Tank is a name applied to many Cartier watches, but records show that no one is quite sure where the name came from. Most people agree it actually does refer to military tanks. It is an amusing reality that mechanized warfare lent a name to [...]

Article and images contributed by Michael Maximilien:In some circles, the French brand Cartier is seen more?as?a fine jewelry producer than as a watchmaker. However, the brand has a long history as a creator of fine timepieces coupled with a unique style which makes it hard to ignoreThe original Cartier Santos was reportedly designed and created by Louis Cartier himself [...]

Well aint that pretty I thought when checking out this new high-jewelry piece from Cartier this year. Too bad it is a womans watch. You could almost mistake it as a mens piece given its 42.8mm wide size. Called Temps Moderne de Cartier, this watch is a high-end testament to the classic film Modern Times by Charlie Chaplin.The timepiece is curiously [...]

There is a word that is thrown around a lot in the watch world that means the public takes a watch (or anything else for that matter) seriously. That word is legitimacy and I love to hear the French pronounce it. Cartier is what they call a legitimate brand. They have heaps of reputation, a solid history and plenty of important people who wear t [...]

Over the last few years my interest and respect for Cartier has really grown. Sure, a lot of their timepieces are mass produced, but they have a penchant for good, lasting design. No doubt I am not a fan of all of their watches, but little escapes from their manufacture without being really good for at least some people. Good design as I am learning more and more i [...]

The Cartier Calibre is not only Cartiers new flagship mens watch, but also their new flagship case to to use for high-complication mens watches. The Cartier Calibre model debuted last year, and came only on a strap. The Calibre was further not just a new piece for men, but a decently priced high-end timepiece with an in-house m [...]

Among Cartiers many new releases for 2011 was this ultra-thin version of the popular Ballon Bleu. I am not totally sure why the Ballon Bleu is so popular. As a womens watch I totally get it. It has a elegant, bubbly beauty to it and some nice rounded curves. I mean the word balloon is in the name at least I think that i [...]

I was very interested in this watch because it was more than just another nice mechanical movement that showed the time in a funny way. This new world time watch (Multi Time Zone) in the Cartier Calibre collection has some neat features. My favorite is the city selector disc placed on the side of the case. These are usually very ugly looking and clutter up dials. For fu [...]

2011 might be the Astro year for Cartier. Last years Cartier Rotonde Astrotourbillon was such a hit that 2011 will have at least two new Astro watches. One will be the Calibre Astrotourbillon (with the Rotondes existing movement), while this one is something totally different. The Astroregulateur (Astroregulator) has an escapement th [...]

Well this sure isnt your everyday Cartier. Limited to 30 pieces, this platinum-cased watch comes with a retail price of $510,000. Yeah, thats right. This Cartier watch will set you back a half million dollars. The movement is made by Renaud Papi (APRP). I got to see the movements being put together [...]