When looking at the list of attendees at Baselworld 2016, some casual observers may have wondered why there was no presence from Cartier. The reason is, of course, that they showcased their new models for 2016 at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), held in Geneva, instead.
New models from Cartier are always eagerly anticipated, especially when additions are made to their haute horlogerie collection. With that in mind, here we take a look at some of the high-end 2016 releases.
Drive de Cartier (3 Versions)
Available with either a steel or pink gold case, and a number of different color combinations on the dial, the new Drive de Cartier has a distinctive cushion-shaped case, which draws attention. The main model is powered by an in-house Cartier calibre 1904 MC movement and has both a small seconds sub-dial and a date display at 3 o’clock.
This year also sees the release of two advanced versions of the timepiece. The fine watch-making model takes its name from the flying tourbillon complication, while the other option features several complications, including a larger date display window at the 12 o’clock position and a day/night indicator between the 3 and 4 o’clock positions.