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Cartier Opens Its First Boutique in Saint Petersburg, with Demi Moore as Guest of Honour

May 24th, 2010 Posted at Cartier, Industry News

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Cartier has recently opened its first boutique in Saint Petersburg, located on the banks of the Moyka River. The inauguration was celebrated like a nocturne in three movements: a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at the Mikhailovsky Castle and then a nighttime cruise on the Neva River.

Cartier’s links with Russia began in the late 19th century, with the frequent visits by Russian nobility to Paris and to Cartier on rue de la Paix. Imperial Russia enjoyed a strong French influence, evident in architecture and dress, and most of the nobility and upper classes spoke French.

Demi Moore appeared arm-in-arm with the President and CEO of Cartier International, Bernard Fornas.

Greeted by a swarm of paparazzi, together they hosted more than 300 guests, including Alexander, the Crown Prince of Yugoslavia (a great-grandson of Grand Duchess Pavlona) and his wife, Katherine, the Crown Princess of Yugoslavia.

Vice governor of Saint-Petersburg Yuri Molchanov and his wife

Mikhailovsky Castle as a part of the opening of the new Cartier Flagship Store

Cartier and Patek Philippe Became the Top Sellers at Patrizzi & Co Auction at New York

March 12th, 2010 Posted at Cartier, Patek Philippe

Cartier, Louis Cartier Art Déco Tank, March 2010 auction results, Patek Philippe Celestial ref. 5102, Patrizzi & Co

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On March 9, 2010, Patrizzi & Co opened the new year’s season in New York. As a result, over two-thirds of the 161 lots were sold for more than $2 million. Highlights at the auction focus on two of the world’s most famous luxury manufacturers – Cartier and Patek Philippe . A 1929 gold and nephrite Cartier Comet table clock, featuring grande sonnerie chimes that the most complicated mechanism ever made by the company, brought $250,000, brought the top price of $250,000 at the sale. The second highest price of $180,000 was paid for a Patek Philippe Celestial ref. 5102 wristwatch. In addition, there is a world record set by a platinum Louis Cartier Art Déco Tank produced in 1929. It was $135,000, highly above the presale estimate, that this beatiful watch cost.

The Patek Philippe Celestial ref. 5102

This platinum Louis Cartier Tank watch set a world record

Following the catalog auction, Patrizzi & Co hosted its second silent sale with three-day viewings in Hong Kong and New York City. Sale exceeded $110,000 and a total of thirty-nine pieces sold. There was a wide range of brands and styles presented at the silent sale. It seemed that this “Buy Now” option was highly appreciated by purchasers.

“This is a different type of selling during our previews that brings a whole new level of excitement and interest with a large selection of secondhand and collector-level wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks. We will be introducing it to our Geneva auction for the first time in April,” said company founder Osvaldo Patrizzi.

You can get more sale results along with high resolution images by visiting the Patrizzi & Co. website.

Cartier 1904-PS MC Automatic Movement for Calibre de Cartier

January 30th, 2010 Posted at Cartier, SIHH 2010

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The in-house automatic1904-PS MC is the newest movement introduced by the famous watchmaker Cartier, which made its debut at SIHH 2010. The new movement will power the new men’s Calibre de Cartier collection. Featuring a regulation system to increase timekeeping accuracy, the 1904-PS MC highlights twin barrels to provide a steady flow of power to the escapement, assuring high precision for the whole mechanism. The stop system is also applied in the new movement, facilatating synchronization to a reference signal.

The winding system is the star spot for its breathtaking innovations. The watches equipped with the new movement features excellent shock resistance and durability ensured by the ceramic ball bearings at the center of the rotor. Instead of the “outdated” reversers, a exceptional pawl system has been employed to speed winding, cooperating with a bi-directional full-size rotor to guarantee maximum winding efficiency. The movement provides a power reserve of 48 hours and measures 25.6mm*4mm. The main plate is circular-grained, while the rotor and upper bridges are decorated with traditional Côtes de Genève.

The new intrants of the Calibre de Cartier collection are dressed in the cases made in steel, steel and pink gold, and solid pink gold, measuring 42mm in diameter. To fasten the watch to your wrist comfortablly, the watch comes with a alligator strap, coupled with curved lugs and an double-adjustable folding clasp. The steel variant features a black or white dial, the steel and gold version highlights a white dial, and the solid pink gold edition employs a white or chocolate brown dial. Altogether, there are five variations available for the new Calibre de Cartier watch. With the signature Cartier design codes, the whole dial design demonstrates a generous and splendid feel. Completed with an oversize XII as the 12 hour marker, the timepiece boasts a unmatched legibility. The crown is crafted in a synthetic spinel cabochon. On the front and back are sapphire crystals with anti-reflective coating on both sides. The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters.

The new Calibre de Cartier timepieces will be on sale at the beginning of April. The prices range from $6,500 to $17,500.

Cartier “Captive” , Shiny Diamond Watch for SIHH 2010

November 30th, 2009 Posted at Cartier

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Embellished with dazzling round diamonds totalling 3 carats, employing a lot of white gold, the Cartier “Captive” watch is doomed to be highlighted in the SIHH 2010. Despite of still one month away from its official release time, we are lucky to have the chance to see it through a close-up shot.

Firstly, I am surprised by the undersized case for “Captive” model, only 35mm in diameter. This is obviously against Cartier’s stylistic grandeur. However, I really appreciate the clarity and simplicity owned by this new watch. We all know Cartier is one of the most prestigious jeweller and watchmaker, so a perfect integration of jewels and watchmaking is what we expect from Cartier. Now the “Captive” watch made it, with ease.

The rhodium-plated white gold dial, paved with round diamonds and protected by a Sapphire crystal, appears to be a little large for its diameter. The hour markers have been turned into 12 round diamonds lines, surrounding the “tiny” hands, very impressive. The blue in hands collaborated with the white in dial and the sparkle in diamonds, results in a strong visual effect and brings a great readability. The dial and light grey brushed canvas strap are joint by a connected ring at the 12 o’clock, which is also decorated by shiny diamonds, a fancy nifty touch.

This impressive timepiece, powered by a quartz movement, keeps the simplicity style in its functions: just display the hours and minutes. The water resistant is up to 30 meters. We can’t expect more for this diamond gold watch, because it’s good enough at its own job.

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