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The Pasha

Cartier fits a square peg into a round hole with its men’s W31072M7 extra large Pasha watch. The design has fortitude. It is simple and clear with plenty of blank space, but it is not empty. It is a time piece that can be worn in virtually any setting from formal to casual and will always send a message of originality without undue flamboyance.

The W31072M7 Men’s extra large Pasha watch begins with a big, round steel case rimmed with a wide, blank stationary steel bezel. In the center, the blued steel hands are framed by a square box that stands out against the circular dial. Radiating out from the box edges, there are diagonal lines that form quadrants in concordance with the Arabic numeral hour markers. Together, all these shapes lines and numbers form a surprisingly bold and cohesive design. The crown, set with the blue Cartier spinel, features a screw-down cover. The watch face is protected by a scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The movement is automatic-winding mechanical and the watch is water resistant to 30 meters.

The W31072M7 men’s extra large Pasha watch retails for $9,075 at Cartier, Cartier boutique stores and authorized sellers and comes with a two year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

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Rose gold and silver make the La Dona a classic beauty to be treasured

The Cartier La Dona W640030I for women is a stunning and beautiful piece of art that will captivate her heart.  The design is flawless, encased in 18k rose gold with a guilloché silver sunray dial and black hands.  The Roman numeral hour markers give this timepiece a classic look.

As with all Cartier watches the La Dona operates from the exclusive Swiss quartz movement.  The face of the timepiece is tightly sealed with a scratch resistant synthetic sapphire crystal that is water resistant up to 30 meters or 100 feet.

The wristband is of the Cartier La Dona is very unique, with a twisted ribbon type structure also constructed of 18k rose gold.  The deployment buckle is very easy to operate as well as stylish.

Women will enjoy this timepiece not only for the gorgeous looks of gold and silver, but also because it is the perfect size at only 22m in diameter.  The rose gold has a slight pink hue that creates a richness and luster and glistens at every angle.

Currently the Cartier La Dona is available through authorized Cartier jewelers with an average retail price of $26,400.00, although there are prices as low as $21,000.00.  This watch is unique, beautiful and everlasting.

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The Roadster S

The name brings to mind classic two-seater convertibles of the 1950s — cars like the old bathtub Porsche. They were slightly minimalist machines designed for one thing: the thrill of being on the road in style. The Cartier Roadster S w6206018 men’s watch, like those old cars, is sporty, sleek, original and fun. The watch has Cartier’s craftsmanship, quality and precision, but more of a Roadster’s aesthetic sensibility. It’s a watch built more for fun than for business, though that can be altered to some degree with a change of bands.

The 44mm case is polished stainless steel and the bezel is also steel, but coated to make it match the primary band, a black rubber that gives the Roadster S w6206018 a more sporty look than many of Cartier’s watches. The face, covered by a scratch resistant sapphire crystal window, includes a date window at 3 o’clock. The watch hands are black oxidized steel. This men’s watch has an automatic winding mechanical movement and is water resistant to 330 feet. The black rubber band is interchangeable, giving the wearer freedom to dress it up when the occasion demands.

The Cartier Roadster S w6206018 men’s watch retails for $4,200 at the Cartier website or Cartier boutique stores.

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Cartier Tank Americaine is surrounded with rose gold

There are some watches that are timeless creations that will never go out of style.  The Cartier Tank Americaine W2607456 for women is that type of timepiece that can be enjoyed for generations.

Quality of craftsmanship is a mainstay for Cartier.  The Tank Americaine is embodied in luscious 18-carat rose gold with an airtight scratch resistant sapphire crystal that is waterproof up to 30 meters or 100 feet.  A matching crown dial with a round black sapphire top is just large enough to adjust the time and blends perfectly with the body.

Once inside the Americaine with Quartz movement you find a flat silver dial, which sets nicely next to the rose gold.  The face of the timepiece is classic, with Roman numerals for the hour and sword-shaped blue steel hands.  This makes the watch very simple, yet functional and not too large, measuring at just 19 mm in diameter.

Cartier has fashioned this beauty with a genuine brown leather wristband, which fastens with a tang buckle.  The brown, rose gold and silver tones make the Cartier Tank Americaine a classic masterpiece of beauty that can be worn by women of all ages.  The average retail price of this watch is $8,275.00 and is sold exclusively through authorized dealers only.

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B-ball or black-tie?

If the Cartier 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2 men’s watch came with a caption, it might be “The Chief Execute Athlete.”

The 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2 is a highly designed, styled and engineered chronograph of creativity, spark and beauty. Its many unique features, along with Cartier quality, set it apart from most other timepieces in the world and the boldness of its design sets it apart from others in its class. This men’s watch somehow seamlessly combines the elegance of formal wear with the attitude of vivacious athleticism, and in doing so, it makes a statement about the originality of its wearer.

The round dial face includes a magnified date window at 4 o’clock and three sub-dials measuring 30 minutes, 60 seconds and tenths of a second, all on top of an attractive pattern over a black background. The 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2 men’s watch sports Roman numeral hour markers, but they are not in the dial window. They are engraved in the stationary bezel. The band is black rubber on the sides with stainless steel accents down the center. The case is stainless steel and the dial window is scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The watch is water resistant up to 330 feet. The movement is Cartier Caliber 272 Swiss quartz.

The Cartier 21 Chronoscaph W10125U2 men’s watch retails for $4,350. It can be found on the Cartier website or Cartier boutique stores.

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Perfectly

Perfectly round flanked by perfectly straight, the Cartier Ronde Solo W6701005 men’s watch blends a classical look with some carefully understated modern design to create a straightforward timepiece with such boldness that it demands appreciation. It is a fairly simple watch that rejects ostentation but still draws notice. It’s this subtle but unmistakable contrast of the perfect and round face with the perfect and straight bracelet links that accomplish what this watch’s designers were aiming for.

The W6701005 is a large model with a steel case and a steel bracelet. The Ronde Solo’s circular grained crown is also steel, and it’s set with a blue synthetic spinal cabochon. It has a pale silvered opaline dial and a scratch resistant sapphire crystal dial window. Its sword shaped hands are of blued steel, adding a splash of color to the watch face. This men’s watch’s face includes a day of the month window along with Roman numerals and military-style 1 through 24 numbering. The movement mechanism is quartz Cartier caliber 115A. It is water resistant up to 100 feet. The case is 1.4 inches in diameter and a quarter inch thick.

The Cartier Ronde Solo W6701005 men’s watch retails for $2,625 at the Cartier website or a Cartier boutique. It carries a two year manufacturer’s warranty.

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The Ronde Solo is available in stainless steel or solid 18K yellow gold

The Ronde Louis Cartier timepiece collection is unique in its style with a look that is distinctly Cartier.  Ronde Solo De Cartier W6700355 for women offers a beautiful watch constructed of a choice of either stainless steel or 18K solid yellow gold with stainless steel backing.  The silvered opaline face of the watch is a throwback to vintage with Roman and Arabic numerals, sword shaped blue-steel hands and tightly sealed with a sapphire crystal cover that is water resistant up to 30 meters or 100 feet.

Cartier caliber 690 quartz movement of the Ronde Solo De Cartier timepiece is precise.  It is fashioned with a self-winding 18K yellow gold circular-grained crown and synthetic spinel cabochon.  The dimensions of the timepiece are just right coming in at 29.5 mm in diameter and 6.35 mm thick.

Comfort and class are incorporated into the black alligator skin strap, which has an 18K yellow gold ardillon buckle.  And for that personalized look Cartier offers optional complimentary engraving by top professionals with your specific instructions.

The retail price of the Ronde Solo De Cartier timepiece is at $3,675.00.  This is a truly unique and timeless watch for any woman, which can be worn with both elegant and contemporary style.

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The Santos-Dumont

Cartier’s Santos Dumont W2008751 Men’s Watch proves a modern look can also be timeless. According to Cartier’s website, the first watch produced of this model was a gift to a famed Brazilian aviation pioneer named Santos-Dumont. That was in 1904, and though the watch has a classic Cartier air to it, its square shape still evokes a bit of a modernist vibe. Call it modern nostalgic.

The W2008751 is a large model with an 18k yellow gold square case. The watch’s crown is also 18k yellow gold, set with a sapphire, and the dial is silver. The dial window is scratch-resistant sapphire. The watch face has the offset Cartier Roman numerals and hands of black oxidized steel. The alligator skin wrist strap is fastened with an adjustable buckle, which is also 18k gold. The Santos Dumont movement is mechanical, with Cartier manual winding. It is water resistant up to 100 feet. The case is 1.76 inches by 1.36 inches and about a fifth of an inch thick.

The Cartier Santos Dumont W2008751 men’s watch retails for $4,300 and can be purchased at the Cartier website or one of many Cartier boutiques. It has a two year manufacturer’s warranty as well as the Cartier International Guarantee.

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Can you tell which Cartier is genuine and which one is not?

If you are in the market for a quality, hand crafted Cartier watch you will need to be careful to not be tempted or deceived by a look-alike and low prices.  Be aware that counterfeit pieces are often sold on the Internet, on auction sites, and at the flea market. There are a few things to consider when searching for the genuine article.

The first thing to do is to be sure the watch contains the manufacturer’s serial number either in the photo or in the description of the advertisement.  If you are purchasing the watch from a seller directly you can view the serial number, which is usually laser etched on the back of one of the lugs, or on the back of the case.  If you are unable to physically inspect the watch, ask for the serial number then contact Cartier to determine whether it is authentic.

Second, do research and familiarize yourself with the particular model of watch you are looking at.  Counterfeit versions can look very lose to the original.  You can find out this information directly from Cartier, your local Cartier watch dealer, and books at the library.  You can also do a Google search with the search term counterfeit watches and view images.  When learning about the watch model, pay special attention to the face, bracelet, clasp, and back of the watch.  You will need to develop the eye of a detective and inspect every detail of the watch.

Purchasing a genuine Cartier watch is an investment that does not come cheap.  If you are looking or have looked at counterfeit versions you should know that these watches come from underground sellers who are usually from Asia according to a CNN report.  The replicas are of poor quality and craftsmanship and do not last.  They often will fall apart and do not carry a warranty, which makes for a poor buying decision.

If you would like to purchase a genuine Cartier watch contact the manufacturer directly for authorized resellers.  This is the safest and best way to make sure you are getting a good investment and quality piece.

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