18K Rose Gold Case, Diamond Bezel Asian Axial Handwind Tourbillon with Power Reserve Movement
Cartier Santos Skeleton ADLC "Noctambule" With Luminescent Skeletonized Caliber For 2019
Launched at SIHH 2019, the Cartier Santos Skeleton ADLC "Noctambule"is among the very, very few genuinely new watches of the fair, which I reckon has at least a long shot at raising the pulse of watch-lovers. So many regurgitations, misses, and/or flat-out unattainably priced watches have been launched that the humbly sized, yet boldly styled “Night Owl” could really make a case for itself - were it not for its pricing. There’s always got to be a catch, right?Images by David Bredan, except where noted otherwise.When our meeting with Cartier started - in one of the seldom-encountered, aptly sized and well-lit rooms of the fair, with plenty of pieces for us to photograph and check out - it was the Noctambule that both Zach and I first reached for, while Ariel was quickly growing fond of the new Santos Chronograph (hands-on here). We started taking photographs, charging the lume, and appreciating the smaller size compared to last year’s skeleton Santos, when Cartie
Heure Raffinee Eternal Watch Collection Is Bringing Baroque Back
Sponsored Post written for best watches by advertiserOn July 15th, 2019, the?Heure Raffinee Eternal Collection launched on Kickstarter. The project is the culmination of three years of research and development into bringing the opulent and intricate styles of Baroque art into watchmaking. The result is a collection of timepieces that is brought to life by stunning details, from the partially open heart design at the front of the watch to the custom rotor design at the back.Why Baroque?Certain art styles lend themselves quite directly to watchmaking. Watches inspired by the principles of the Bauhaus School or Art Deco movement are ubiquitous. It is far less common to see an art form as ornate as Baroque realized effectively on the wrist. Originating in the 17th century, the Baroque movement swept Europe. In Paris, several Baroque-styled chapels sprang up, beautifying the streets and inspiring awe and wonder with their opulence and grandeur. The desire to pursue this less trodden track c