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Cartier Calibre Chronograph for SIHH 2013

Marina Milojević | 11.18.12 | 03:29 AM

Cartier has just published first information about their new Calibre Chronograph watch, which is going to be officially unveiled at SIHH 2013 exhibition.

The new chronograph is an addition to the existing Calibre de Cartier Line, and it features an in-house movement. The new chrono is a sporty elegant wristwatch for men, which beautifully exemplifies brand's recognizable DNA. There will be two basic variants of the watch - one in rose gold and one in stainless steel, both with a diameter of 42 mm.

Calibre de Cartier Chronograph utilizes the brand new 1904-CH MC movement, which is an automatic column-wheel chronograph that beats at 28.800 vibrations per hour. The movement is generously finished in the spirit of true haute horlogerie, and it shows itself proudly through the sapphire case-back. The rotor and the main-plate are graced with Côtes de Genève finishing and engraved with brand's insignia.

Cartier Calibre Chronograph for SIHH 2013 red gold

Calibre de Cartier chronograph features a minute track on the inner rim of the bezel, which circles around the silvered or white dial. The outer segment of the dial is snailed, as well as the surface of the chronograph totalizers. In addition to central hours, minutes and seconds, the watch also provides date indication, which is shown through an aperture positioned at 6 o'clock.

Cartier Calibre Chronograph for SIHH 2013 stainless steel

Calibre de Cartier chronograph watch 1904-CH MC movement

Case: steel or 18-carat pink gold

Diameter: 42 mm

Crown: seven-sided crown in gold adorned with a faceted sapphire

Crystal: sapphire

Case back: sapphire crystal

Water-resistance: 100 m / 330 feet / 10 bars

Dial: silvered opaline dial, snailed in part, stamped on the XII numeral, the hour markers and aperture, Roman numerals and black transferred hour markers. Two snailed counters (hour/minute) with gold or steel bevel.

Bezel: gold or steel with engraved rail-track

Hands: sword-shaped in black oxidised steel with a luminescent coating

Strap: dark-brown semi-matt alligator skin or metal bracelet

Clasp: double adjustable folding clasp in 18-carat pink gold or in steel.

Cartier Calibre calibre 1904-CH movement

Movement: Manufacture self-winding mechanical chronograph calibre 1904-CH, calendar window at 6 o'clock

-Casing-up diameter: 11 ½ lines, 25.58 mm

-Total diameter: 26.18 mm

-Thickness: 5.71 mm

-Number of jewels: 35

-Number of parts: 269

-Balance: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4Hz)

-Power reserve: 48 hours

-Finish: Côtes de Genève

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