New Cartier Watch 2019

Cartier revisits the tonneau form, which made its first appearance in 1906, with this skeletonized rendition displaying two time zones. Crafted in platinum, the manual-winding 9919 MC.

The shape of the movement has been modified, aligning the wheels in the gear train to follow the curve of the case and using the bridges to create sub-dials for easy reading of the two time displays.  100-piece limited edition.

Cartier Santo-Dumont

When a timepiece is this modern in temperament and design, it's hard to imagine that it's actually celebrating its 115th anniversary this year! The new Santos-Dumont watch honours the one which Cartier first imagined in 1904 for the pioneering aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont. A pink gold case, Roman numerals, visible screws, beaded crown and a blue cabochon carry on the legacy of this truly classic watch. Quartz movement having an automomy of 6 years. I would prefer an manual winding more.

Panther

Cartier creativity and expertise come to life on a grid-like dial whose every miniature square has been hand-painted to recreate the fur of Cartier's beloved feline.

When darkness falls, all that remains are the panther's piercing eyes, which are highlighted with SuperLuminova.

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Courtesy of FHH

Cartier Lady watch on sale

 

 

Pre-owned Cartier Vermeil 925 Silver watch on sale

Box and paper. Quartz Movement.

 

 

List price HK$28,800

 

Now HK$7800

 

 

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PS Sold on 22 June 2016

Cartier "I Love C" 150 th anniverdary limited 1847 pcs Vermeil 925 in Gold plated Case on Sale

I love C,  1997 "150th Anniversary" Limited 1847 pieces.
Vermeil silver 925 plated with Yellow gold, Cartier Fine Quartz Movement for lady's ease of use,
Folding Clasp and Box
31mm Case

90% new, now Only HKD$xxx

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PS Watch was sold on 23 April 2016

Likely this is the best value purchase for a NOS discontinued Rolex Date in Hong Kong.

Ref 16223 Discontinued Date Just Lapis Blue Dial

Note that the dials are all different in Colour

Ref 116233 Current Production Date Just Onyx Dial

Many people including me have concern on when the next Rolex price adjustment!

Rumour was to increase before the Chinese New Year but it wasn't... and now it seems that it will happen after the Chinese New year? Who know?

What if there is a watch which is still selling the price of 2006 in Shop of Rolex Authorized Dealer, and that is a brand new Rolex of very special dial?

Is that possible? Yes, there are, and these are good stuff if you are not those few people who are so sensitive to Chinese superstitions on colour "Blue"! “難撈”

I find out there are three rare gems in one of the Rolex AD shop in Hong Kong today...

They discontinued since 2006 and has been lying in the shops are years, just because it was blue dial?

But do you know the materials for the dial is Lapis Blue, a kind of beautiful stone, the process of making such kind of dial is tedious and I believe Rolex does not produce many of this kind.... At least I can not see it on many models of Rolex.

The process of turning a piece of raw stone into a piece of Rolex gem dial including inspection of the stone for the best part with even colour and pattern of uniqueness.

Then cut it to the thickness of not more than 0.5 mm and lap to the right precise thickness under a lapping machine. And drill then hole for mounting the diamond at 6, and 9 hour index. Make another square hole for the date at 3 position and at last drill a hole for the Rolex crown.

The yield of making this beautiful dial is very low as 30% and I think it takes a least 10 man hour to produce one of this dial.
Now what if you can buy this great beauty Ref 16233 at 2006 price of HKD$72,950.
This new price of 116233 standard without and. Diamond and Lapis Blue dial has been in the range of HKD$72,500.

And this is a two tone watch with 18KT solid jubilee strap and bezel.

I can say this is the best deal in town for a new Rolex, is you do not mind " blue" colour. After standard 5% discount will be HKD$69,302. If you are lucky enough to get a VIP discount with additional discount? Of course, so long when the stock lasts... Do not miss this chance after these treasure was uncovered.

If you want a newer model of current production on Onyx dial, the price is HKD$94,700 of course the difference is a current production model has a new design strap with hidden clasp deployment. And a Better Feeling of New Production Watch that is it... But I am sure that the Lapis blue is a kind of specialty.

Remember a solid yellow gold Lapis Blue submariner Ref 116110LN had reached a hammer price of HKD$730,000 in 2012 auction. And the dream fountain pen so produced between 1929 to 1939 is Waterman Patrician in "Turquoise". "Lapis Blue" and "Turquoise"; the kind of magic charms of a fascinating colour!

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NOS stands for New Old Stock

Cartier Divan Limited edition

Cartier Divan Mother of Pearl Dial, Quartz movement. Stainless steel case. 2005 Limited Edition for 2,000 pieces for lady who has crush on Cartier. An original Cartier Alligator strap. 99% new with Box and Waranty certificates.
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Cartier Panther Watch

Introduced in 1914, the motif, was inspired by Louis Cartier’s fellow jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, who was nicknamed the Panther. Style icons as Chloë Sevigny and Rachel Zoe claimed this to be her favorite piece. Since then most probably, this Panther would have appeared in many forms as ring, pen and watch. This is a white gold wrist watch for woman with the same design from Cartier’s traditional Panther, it is an icon of power, wild untamed, with some echo of women’s non-feminine temper burst out when she is crush on you, or to reward to her talent and ingenuous wills to be successful. Driven by Quartz of course, as this is one of the points lady wants a watch to be… accurate, dependable and needless to adjust, ready to be used. Price HKD$400,000.00 estimated.

PS this watch does not come with diamond on the body, you can use if frequently, like going supermarket!

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Cartier

In 1847, Cartier established his name in providing jewelry to the Royal family in Paris. Cartier's jewelry was characterized by a light, airy touch, in contrast to the overly formal and overwrought ornaments of the period. In early 20^th century, watch was produced

In 1904, Louis Cartier met the Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who complained of the unreliability and inconvenience of pocket watches in flight. Cartier rose to the challenge, designing a flat wristwatch with a distinctive square bezel. This watch was not only a hit with Santos-Dumont, but also with Cartier's many clients. Thus, out of this timeless design, the "Santos" watch was born. Incredibly enough, this Cartier “Santos” watch is still produced today in much the same form.

The introduction of the Baignoire and Tortue Cartier watch models (both of which are still in production today) took place in 1912, followed by the Tank model's debut in 1917. In 1932, the watertight watch, made especially for the Pasha of Marrakesh, raised the bar even higher. Needless to say, the innovations, both in terms of design and technology, continued apace.

Today, Cartier's best-sellers is "Tank" watch ; the hot and fashionable "Tank Francaise", a distinctive sports watch similar in concept to the Santos; the "Pasha" watch, which has become a very fine watch for ladies; and the "Panther" watch , which features a beautiful bracelet available in 18K gold, stainless steel and gold, or stainless steel. The Santos 100 is also one of the hot models for Cartier.  

Amongst the recent Cartier watches, Santos 100 solid Pink gold is my favourite, it is priced at HKD$184,000.00.

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Calibre de Cartier

If you are poisoned by Cartier's design, you do not mind the calibre is made by Cartier or someone else.  If you like Cartier design which is likley 50% of your money goes to... Like this Calibre de Cartier,  is it Beautiful?  This is Cartier Calibre with a see-through Sapphire for you to take a bit closer look to the precise Swiss Cartier movement in motion.


Product Details:

Brand: Cartier

Model: Calibre de Cartier  1904 MC

Diameter: 42mm

Movement: Automatic – Self Winding

Case: Steel

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Dial: White, Roman

Glass: Sapphire Crystal

Waterproof: Up to 100 metres

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This is a Way to tell you Cartier is Authentic or not by viewing the Roman Figure VII. There should be a "Cartier" encripted on it. Some Cartier model has this word made on "XI",

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Vintage Cartier lady Watch

Cartier was founded in 1847 when Louis-François Cartier, then an apprentice to Parisian jeweler Adolphe Picard, took over the business when his master passed away. By 1853, young Louis-François had become a favorite of Napoleon III’s cousin Princess Mathilde, who helped Cartier gain entry to Parisian society.

For the next quarter century, Cartier was strictly a jeweler, but in 1874, Louis-François’...s son Alfred gained the company’s reins. He in turn brought his sons, Louis, Pierre, and Jacques, into the firm—it was this third generation of Cartier that would make the Paris jeweler’s name synonymous with luxury wristwatches.

The first Cartier watches were diamond-studded bracelets for ladies, which were introduced in 1888 and languished until Parisian fashions changed enough in the mid-1890s to encourage the adornment of a bare wrist with a watch.

But the real wristwatch breakthrough came in 1904, when, according to Cartier lore, a Brazilian aviation pioneer named Alberto Santos-Dumont complained to his friend Louis Cartier of the shortcomings of fumbling with a pocket watch on a short test flight. Cartier made his friend a flat, square wristwatch called, appropriately, the Santos. In the process, Cartier popularized wristwatches in France and throughout the world until Today.

In 1912, Cartier introduced the oval Baignoire and tortoise-shell shaped Tortue models, followed in 1917 by Cartier’s most famous early wristwatch, the Tank, which was reportedly inspired by the design of Renault tanks used during World War I. Rudolph Valentino wore a Tank in the 1921 silent classic The Sheik.

In the early 1920s, Cartier partnered with fellow Frenchmen Jaeger and Breguet to produce movements for its watches. Other illustrious Cartier collaborators included Swiss makers Vacheron Constantin, Patek Phillipe, Piaget, and Audemars Piguet.

During the 1920s, Cartier started stamping its watches with four-digit reference numbers—today, knowledgeable collectors know to look for and verify these codes before purchasing an antique Cartier wristwatch. That way, they can tell for certain if the 1932 waterproof Pasha (made for the Pasha of Marrakesh) that they are about to purchase is real or a fake.

By 1940, Cartier had introduced a motoring watch, with a curved shape that was designed to be worn on the inside of the wrist—the winder was on the back of the watch, against the wearer’s skin, rather than the side. And then, in 1942, after the death of Louis Cartier, the company began several decades of stagnation.

Countless variations of the Tank appeared (in the Chinoise, horizontal bars at the top and bottom of the dial rest on the Tank’s vertical "treads"), and in 1965 there was even a watch whose body was shaped like a parallelogram. But it was not until the Must de Cartier in 1976 and the reissue of the Santos in 1978 that the firm was able to reestablish itself as a player on the wristwatch scene.

Attached is an Early 1990 model Lady Panthere, quartz movement, 18KT two tone…

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What we would buy for your beloved one in Saint Valentines’ Day?

* Courtesy of Cartier

Life is a time-series of romances a continuum of events and eipsodes that takes us through all peaks and valleys, something faster than we can feel. Time moves in haste, but one thing for sure makes its stand still:Love! Buy a watch for your wife, mistress, parents, daughters and sons... that will keep your intimate relationhsip last till that watch can move...Someone says that it is not necesary to buy anything other than a bunch of flowers.
I would rather prefer watch as whenever she looks at the watch, she might remember you.
Of course if you can afford, buy a Rolex, as its value would likely been maintaining as money tends to depreciating year after year.
For those who are still not going to marry or your budget is limited. You can consider something functional, unique and beautiful. We have found that Lancaster Italy has some beautiful creation of watch, likely not too expensive, in the range of HKD$2,000.
This Lancaster Italy Bongo men's watch is a real Italian statement watch. The sharp black dial along with the black rubber band is sure to dazzle all your friends. It is for men.
How about a gift for girl, well, Rolex Ref 179175, 178274, 179171, 179173, 179171, 178240 or if budget allows go for a Ref 179159. Needless to say a Submariner Ref 116610 LV for after-office usage. If budget is tight, a Technomarine, a Philip Stern, Longines, Movado or a Swatch!

How about a Cartier Ballon Bleu W69002Z2 Pink Gold White Gold with inlaid Diamonds for the sophisticated feminine lady? It does not matter what kind of watch, so long it is from you she will like it.
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Cartier Gift for Christmas

This is a poster taken at Ocean Terminal, see that lovely Panther, The ICon for Cartier. Go for a Bubble if your beloved likes Cartier, or A Rolex for your boy Friend, husband, They must love to get one from you, and They must remember you... Don't believe!? Try buying one for them, or me!

Cartier Santos 100, Rolex Submariner Ref 116610LV, Explorer II orange Pointer, Day Date Ice! Blue!
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Cartier Panthère Ring

Introduced in 1914, the motif, was inspired by Louis Cartier’s fellow jeweler Jeanne Toussaint, who was nicknamed the Panther. Style icons as Chloë Sevigny and Rachel Zoe claimed this to be her favorite piece. Since then most probably, this Panther would have appeared in many forms as Brooch, Ring, pedant, Fountain Pens, Cuff Links...etc

This is a baby Panther I saw in HKIA departure hall a few days ago at Cartier Boutique.

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The Most Beautiful Cartier Watch for Women

This is the watch for woman....though this grey colour strap was the best colour to match with the dial. But I think a black satin strap would be the best to promote the gluster for the diamonds.


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Cartier Pasha Lady (Unlimited production unit)

This is Black version, unlimited production Pasha, Since the dial is black tripe dial, it creates bigger contrast with the white bling shinning diamonds...


HKD$32,000.00

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Cartier Limited Japanese Version Pasha

A Beautiful Cartier Limited Man's Pasha, grey Dial extravagangtly decorated with a lot of Double C marks on the mechanical part on the Calibre!
Brand New !!
The owner did not want to sell Or I will Buy it...

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A Limited Cartier Pasha Lady

Well, this is a rare colour "Deep Purple"! Woman are the lucky creature that can have this kind of beautiful watch...and passionate colour.

Auto, durable, all day wearing, won't feel disgrace for such a watch... nice design with the right size!!! Not too exaggerating! A reflection of sportive, outgoing characters, best for a tall and slim woman...

I am trying to find one for my She4th....

Hmmm, poor Snob....! Don't think so as I am a broke!


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Cartier Lady Watch

There is another watch from my colleagues. That is requiquired immediate restoration. She must be a lady wristler who used it for two years only, but badly worn off!
Cartier watch has its own style and fans, Especially lady's watch. This is one of my watches I like for woman,
I had a smaller one with Solid 18 KT gold....  Quartz operating.

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Probably the most beautiful Cartier Lady Dress Watch

Well, this is a beautiful Art Deco design, elegant, slim, 18kt Pink Gold with some finely selected diamonds.....

I am sure not too many beauties can match with this kind of watch, of course, it is a limited edition. "Rare" does it mean that it is expensive? Yes... it is... very expensive!

How much? HKD$420,000.00! I am sure that I can not afford to have one... Even though I had one, donot know to whom of my SheNth should get it... She1st, She2nd, She3rd, She4th...??

Cartier has the best design from Heaven... don't care it is made with quartz movement, even though it is,  So what? Who would Care?

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Cartier Tank Santos

This is a Cartier, lady watch with a new installed Leather strap for She3rd.
This is not a pure gold version, instead this is vermeil with 925 Silver case and plated with 20 micron 18 CT Gold.
It is an elegant small watch for woman. I had another smaller one made with 18 CT Solid gold, but sold some three years ago...

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