Cartier Drive Moon Phase: I am in love

[locutus49]

I don't know how to post the photo. It has a moon phase and an exhibition back. Cost 7K USD or so. 40mm.

I believe it is an in house movement but I don't know. The AD is walking distance and knows me well.

I was thinking about the Santos but this struck me like a lightning bolt.

Would I be making a mistake?

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I don't know how to post the photo. It has a moon phase and an exhibition back. Cost 7K USD or so. 40mm.

I believe it is an in house movement but I don't know. The AD is walking distance and knows me well.

I was thinking about the Santos but this struck me like a lightning bolt.

Would I be making a mistake?

Here you go. Borrowed from the internet. Good looking piece.







Yes, an in-house movement.

“Cartier is also a traditional watch-maker we can count on the automatic in-house built 1904MC caliber that runs at a frequency of 4Hz and that guarantees up to 48 hours of power reserve. The name given to this movement is not a random one; the date 1904 represents the year, when Cartier began to manufacture watches, while the other acronyms present are the initials of the complication used (1904MC-PS for example, where 'PS' stands for "petite seconde").

Cartier-Drive-de-cartier-moon-phase-7The caliber is decorated with Côtes de Genéve motifs and it presents refined technical solutions; one of the most important solutions is the presence of two barrels that guarantee an increase in the power reserve (this was increased by 14% if compared to the 42 hours guaranteed by the 1847MC movement hosted inside the Clè de Cartier) and a greater accuracy throughout the power reserve, thanks to a better distribution of the torque from the barrels to the train. The spring of the barrel does not constantly release its torque to the escapement, but it rather releases more of it when it is fully charged, even more so if its size increases. The insertion of two barrels thus makes it possible to have two small springs that can guarantee a more constant torque release, increasing, in turn, the watch's accuracy and the duration of the power reserve.”

[locutus49]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. The wife loves it to so it is a go.

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Here you go. Borrowed from the internet. Good looking piece.







Yes, an in-house movement.

“Cartier is also a traditional watch-maker we can count on the automatic in-house built 1904MC caliber that runs at a frequency of 4Hz and that guarantees up to 48 hours of power reserve. The name given to this movement is not a random one; the date 1904 represents the year, when Cartier began to manufacture watches, while the other acronyms present are the initials of the complication used (1904MC-PS for example, where 'PS' stands for "petite seconde").

Cartier-Drive-de-cartier-moon-phase-7The caliber is decorated with Côtes de Genéve motifs and it presents refined technical solutions; one of the most important solutions is the presence of two barrels that guarantee an increase in the power reserve (this was increased by 14% if compared to the 42 hours guaranteed by the 1847MC movement hosted inside the Clè de Cartier) and a greater accuracy throughout the power reserve, thanks to a better distribution of the torque from the barrels to the train. The spring of the barrel does not constantly release its torque to the escapement, but it rather releases more of it when it is fully charged, even more so if its size increases. The insertion of two barrels thus makes it possible to have two small springs that can guarantee a more constant torque release, increasing, in turn, the watch's accuracy and the duration of the power reserve.”

[Andad]

Very nice but wouldn’t your wife prefer the ‘ps’ model with the date rather than the moon phase?

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Very nice but wouldn’t your wife prefer the ‘ps’ model with the date rather than the moon phase?

I read it as being it is for himself but the wife loves it too so gives her blessing for him to purchase it. That's what I thought anyway.

I think it's a very nice looking watch.

[mongrelnomoad]

Lovely watch. I really like the Drive series.

[locutus49]

She just bought a large Reverso Duo with a moon phase on each side. She is starting to really get into watches, more dials than movements.

Originally Posted by Rogdogg

I read it as being it is for himself but the wife loves it too so gives her blessing for him to purchase it. That's what I thought anyway.

I think it's a very nice looking watch.

[Justindo]

It's a great looking watch but it's on the large size for my wrist. I also wish it had a sub-seconds.

[sgarrity]

Beautiful piece!

[uscmatt99]

I really like it, and it's caught my eye when perusing FS ads. It's pretty unique to have a 2-hander with moonphase as the only complication. No central seconds or sub-seconds, no date. In this case I think it works as it serves to highlight the dial layout and symmetry, and doesn't obstruct the moonphase complication at all. I also really like the case shape on this watch.

[Phooi]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I don't know how to post the photo. It has a moon phase and an exhibition back. Cost 7K USD or so. 40mm.

I believe it is an in house movement but I don't know. The AD is walking distance and knows me well.

I was thinking about the Santos but this struck me like a lightning bolt.

Would I be making a mistake?

It is never a mistake if you really like the watch and have the means to pay for it. I’d ask for a consideration though.

I personally like the Santos myself. Tried on the SS in white and blue. I can’t decide which I like better yet.

Good luck!

[Toony]

That really is a beautiful watch.

[Doc Savage]

Very nice! I'm pretty picky, and I would definitely consider adding this one to my collection.

[alonsowwss]

I own one and I can definitely say it’s a beautiful watch, you can dress it up or down it works with everything. If you like the watch and git the wife’s blessings you should pull the trigger :)




Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

[KBM]

Very classy piece.

[rolehex]

Yes classy watch.