Alvin Hong
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This may be the final reason why I want to get one
Jul 22, 2012,07:59 AM
I have always liked the Astrotourbillon. But I never got one as it is large, and of course, an expensive piece to consider, with many choices at this price point.
This one as the 1st production Cartier using the new materials, so clearly explained by SJX, has what is needed to really get my interest.
Now I need to figure out how to pay for it .....
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Astrotourbillon Carbon Crystal - commercialistion of the ID One concept
By: SJX : July 19th, 2012-07:27
Alongside the 32 day power reserve ID Two Concept Watch, Cartier also announced the Astrotourbillon Carbon Crystal. This is the first instance of commercialisation of the technology in the regulation and lubrication free ID One of 2009. The Astrotourbillo...
wow....
By: ocwatching : July 19th, 2012-09:39
the crystal makes the tourby appear to float..VERY COOL! Thanks for the post!
The visual effect is indeed very cool
By: SJX : July 19th, 2012-22:12
and also fairly subtle. Sapphire/diamond can be overused, resulting in too much transparency but that's not the case here. - SJX
Wow, again.
By: VMM : July 19th, 2012-14:17
Very interesting reading. Fantastic creation. Bravo. Thanks for sharing, Vte :)
The Perfect use
By: aaronm : July 19th, 2012-15:19
That is the perfect movement for the technology! I'm just glad I didn't have to re-poise the tourbillon carriage after all the movement changes and the addition of the WC axis. That must have been quite the job A
I'm not a fan of titanium etc as you know
By: ArthurSG : July 19th, 2012-22:50
but I must say this looks absolutely superb! Very well done Cartier! Did they manage to shrink the case diameter though? iirc, the original was like 45 or 46mm.
This may be the final reason why I want to get one
By: Alvin Hong : July 22nd, 2012-07:59
I have always liked the Astrotourbillon. But I never got one as it is large, and of course, an expensive piece to consider, with many choices at this price point. This one as the 1st production Cartier using the new materials, so clearly explained by SJX,...
nice!
By: lien : July 26th, 2012-20:29
太帥了:) cheers, Ed