SIHH-2014: Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph by Cartier
The new Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph, presented by Cartier at the Geneva exhibition SIHH-2014, is a new interpretation of manufacturing caliber 9438 MC. The new model, which has an 8- day power reserve, is modified with two complications - chronograph and tourbillon. To coordinate the chronograph function is applied the column wheel and a small second`s hand, placed on the bridge of the tourbillon.

Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph watch by Cartier
The Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph watch is enclosed in a case with a diameter of 45 mm, made of 18K rose gold. The crown in 18K pink gold with a grainy finish and blue sapphire cabochon is located at the 3 o`clock position. Waterproof to 30 meters, the case on both sides is protected by a sapphire crystal.
The white galvanized dial with guilloche in the center is equipped with Roman numerals and sword-shaped black blued hands.

Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph watch caseback
The novelty is based on the individually numbered mechanism MC 9438 with tourbillon and chronograph. Assembled from 318 components, on the 31 jewels, the caliber has a balance frequency of 21,600 vibrations / hour and 8 - day power reserve. Diameter - 34.6 mm, height - 8.15 mm.

Rotonde de Cartier Tourbillon Chronograph watch by Cartier
The watch comes on a brown alligator strap with a double adjustable deployant buckle in 18K pink gold.
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Written by Lucy Vuiton

























































