Close-Up: Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver
Of all the watches that debuted at last year’s SIHH watch fair in Geneva, perhaps the one I least expected was a dive watch from Cartier. And it turned out to be one of the coolest new watches in recent years. In this article from my blog, Watch-Insider, I give you the scoop on Cartier’s foray into the world of “real” sports watches.The Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver is an unmistakably masculine watch for both everyday wear and extreme conditions; it meets the challenge of combining the classical Cartier style with the technical requirements necessary to be considered a true divers’ watch under the international standard ISO 6425. To meet this standard, the watch must meet eight criteria for reliability and pass a series of extremely rigorous tests.Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver in steel (above) and rose gold (below)For those who are unfamiliar with the ISO standard, these are the main criteria:Unidirectional turning bezelTo prevent any accidental rota

Switzerland - China Free-Trade Agreement Will Greatly Disrupt Swiss Watch Sales Globally
Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs of Switzerland with the Chinese Minister of Commerce. Image Credit: AFPSeveral days ago something of great importance to the global luxury watch industry happened in Beijing. On July 6th, 2013 Switzerland and China signed a bilateral free-trade agreement. A historic move, it is the first agreement of its type between China and a European country, and the deal was motivated on the Swiss side by the interests of the watch industry. While potentially good for the Swiss watch industry, the move will likely have devastating effects on the global watch retail market over the next few years.China is the single largest importer of Swiss goods next to the European Union and the United States of America. Estimates put the trade value of bilateral trade between Switzerland and China at over $26 billion. About 32% of that is Swiss watches. Chinese consumers have a great fondness for European luxury goods, including, to a lar

luxurious Corum Tourbillon Panoramic See Through Watch
The panoramic whirlpool Corum watch displays a new both horological Corum skills that they have designed this clock with a transparent front and rear cover. These transparent covers allowing the wearer to see through the watch also displays its mechanical movement and the Vortex, which are very compelling to look at. This movement is housed in a casing or very elegant and luxurious square shaped 18 k pink gold and the bezel that they corresponded with a leather thong elegant Brown crocodile. Apart from the workings and lugs which are on its dial, it includes also reveal black hour and hands minute which indicate the time. The time on this watch can be adjusted through the Crown on the position of 06 of the case.

wobble bent on a 752,000$ Patek Philippe! #Patek Philippe USA
noticed among others that the second hand's axle was bent. Surprising and shocking for that price tag.Thought I could share that sequence with our community to read some opinion/explanation.Cheers.

if you have or ordered an enamel dial worldtimer
how long did it take before you got it, or if you are still waiting for one, how long are you waiting?or what did your AD tell you