Cartier Treasures In Beijing September 5 – November 22
An exhibition of Cartier treasures will be on display at the Palace Museum in Beijing September 5 – November 22. The exhibition includes more than 350 items, including archives dating from the founding of Cartier to its creations from the 1970s. Partly dedicated to royal jewels, the exhibition will be housed in China's former Imperial Palace and will be illustrated by historical documents relating to European royal courts, which earned Cartier thanks to King Edward VII of England, its reputation as the Jeweller of Kings and King of Jewellers .Some of the items selected highlight the Chinese influence on Cartier creations: lacquer ware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, ancient carved and engraved pieces of jade, and divinities and fantastic animals created by the jeweller's hand. These creations represent the bonds that have existed between Cartier and the Far East since the beginning of the 20th century. The distinctive creativity, style and expertise of the jeweller are illustrated

Last Chance To Win Cadence Oarsman Hammer Watch
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Very simply, the Oris "Der Meistertaucher" regulator is the largest watch
This spectacular underwater giant has a diameter of 49 mm, case 15,25 mm thickness and a volume of 565.2mm3. Very simply, the Oris "Der Meistertaucher" regulator is the largest watch oris has ever produced! But big is really beautiful - and practical - the Oris of the diving world.

Incoming my first AP
Pulled the trigger. All I can say is wow. What a different level of finish. The dial and band just does such an amazing job of catching the light.

Quartz question?
Are the AP quartz version self wind? What does mean self wind on quartz?