explorateur jacques cartier

Cartier has introduced a new flying tourbillon watch, the Cartier Tourbillon and Crocodile Watch. The timepiece is a truly unique design that features a stunning crocodile sculpted from 18 carat white gold and decorated with diamonds, the crocodile also has emerald eyes. The decorated reptile wraps its self around the top half of the dial and guards the movement. The bottom half of the dial is decorated with two water lilies in translucent red and white enamel. The watch features a round 44.5 millimeter case crafted from rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold. The crown is also crafted from circular-grained pattern rhodium-plated 18 carat white gold and is set with a diamond.The Crocodile Watch is powered by the unique in-house flying tourbillon movement caliber 9458 MC which is imprinted with the Geneva Seal. The mechanical manual-winding movement features 167 parts which including 19 jewels. The movement beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations/hour, and has a power reserve of up to 50-hours. The C-shaped carriage of the flying tourbillon is also used for indicating the seconds. The intricate movement took the master watchmakers more than 50 hours to complete. The superb case construction allows for a 30 meter water-resistance. The timepiece is completed with a black brushed canvas strap with an ardillon buckle in the white gold and is also decorated with diamonds. The Cartier Tourbillon and Crocodile Geneva Seal watch, caliber 9458 MC is a limited edition watch of 50 just pieces.

The house of Cartier is extremely excited to bring forth its head-turning Le Cirque Animalier de Cartier collection, which includes three limited edition jewellery watches. The new models feature different animals: a panther, two lovebirds and a snake. Artfully paved with dazzling diamonds, they mesmerize the audience with their emerald eyes.A true piece of art, the image of each animal is protected by an open-worked grid. Every model is set in a case, which brings to mind that of a power. Once it is opened, the precious cover reveals a stunning display.Each new Cartier lady�s watch represents a charming blend of mother-of-pearl, black enamel, white gold and the already-mentioned diamonds.On the su***ce of the dial, the time is reduced to the essential: indicating just hours and minutes. It features no numerals or hour-markers in order not to distract attention from the bewitching animals. The dial also strikes the eye with sparkling jewels, skillfully arrayed on its periphery.The total weight of diamonds, illuminating the new Le Cirque Animalier de Cartier watches, constitutes slightly over 7.2 carats. The alluring models come fitted with fabric straps. They terminate in 18K white gold buckles, also highlighted by the sparkle of diamonds. The new Cartier watches are intentionally created for glamorous and unforgettable moments. They target ladies, who love *** a grand entrance and are used to receive compliments for their special style.Enjoy a fine selection of Cartier Watches: