MECHANICAL WITH AUTOMATIC WINDING
EXCLUSIVE AND MYSTERIOUS
Automatic mechanical movements are simply brilliant, winding automatically, without batteries, with each movement of the wrist: every wave, swing and embrace. Designed to last a lifetime, they are the perfect companions for active and modern lifestyles.
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ENERGY SOURCE
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Once again, the energy source is the spring which is wound automatically with a mechanical system including an oscillating weight. This weight substitutes the manual winding thanks to the movements of the wrist.
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POWER RESERVE
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The power reserve of a watch corresponds to the length of time during which the watch will continue to function before the mainspring must be wound.
Automatic watches generally have 42 to 52 hours of power reserve depending on the design of the watch.
In order to ensure that your watch functions correctly, your bracelet should fit snugly.
Please note that if you do not wear your automatic watch for several days, it is advisable to wind it manually before wearing it. -
COMPONENTS
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Most Cartier automatic watches feature an astounding 160 high-quality components which are assembled to fit perfectly in the watchcase, a feat that requires the keen eye, steady hand and refined precision of our expert watchmakers.
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ACCURACY
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The accuracy of automatic watches is practically identical to that of mechanical watches. Only the winding of the watch is automatic.
A true wonder of technology, these movements f...
A true wonder of technology, these movements function 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for more than 8000 hours of reliable timekeeping. In fact, the oscillation of the balance moves a surprising 8000 km a year.
Automatic movements are a significant modern advance in mechanical watchmaking and particularly suited to active lifestyles.
Automatic watches are a perfect compromise between traditional watchmaking and modernity.
Cartier Quality Assembling the countless mi...
Cartier Quality
Assembling the countless minute components that go into a Cartier watch requires extreme precision, meticulousness and dexterity. The creativity of the design, as well as the quality and assembly, is integral to Cartier's savoir faire.
To guarantee Cartier watches meet the traditional quality criteria set by the House of Cartier, rigorous tests are conducted at each stage of creation and on every component: impact, angle acceleration, thermal shock, water resistance, durability, etc. The components undergo additional testing at every stage of assembly, with a final quality-control inspection of the finished watch before delivery.
24-month International Garantee Certificate
All watches purchased from Cartier Boutiques or authorised Cartier dealers come with the Cartier International Guarantee (the limited guarantee for US & Canada) and are guaranteed against any manufacturing defect for an unlimited period. Any piece which is defective due to a manufacturing defect confirmed by our technical services will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Cartier. However, 24 months after the date of purchase, you will be charged for the labour involved in any repair or replacement, whether the parts are covered by the guarantee or not.
In order to benefit from this guarantee, you must present the guarantee certificate, which can be found in the service booklet. This certificate must be duly filled out, dated, stamped and signed by a Cartier boutique or an authorised Cartier dealer.
Identification Number
Each Cartier watch carries an individual serial number which provides a record of its authenticity.
Swiss Made
Proudly bearing the prestigious “Swiss Made” label, all Cartier watches are painstakingly assembled at the Cartier facilities in Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland according to the strict guidelines of Swiss watchmaking.
The world standard “Swiss Made” label is recognised internationally and symbolises the time-honoured tradition, workmanship, expertise and inimitable quality of Swiss watchmaking.
Water Resistance
Certified Cartier water resistant watches are rendered waterproof by a series of seals. Their effectiveness may deteriorate due to natural ageing. Approved Cartier After-Sales Services are able to check the water resistance of your Cartier watch. The term Water Resistant is reserved for watches that have successfully undergone the 3-bar water pressure test. This test reproduces normal immersion conditions at a water depth of 30 metres.
Cartier's hallmark
Cartier creations in precious metals bear the Cartier maker’s mark, a hallmark of Cartier savoir-faire and your guarantee that Cartier stands behind their quality and workmanship. Historically, the first maker’s mark for Cartier was registered in 1846 by the company’s founder Louis-François Cartier (1819-1904). It depicted a lozenge inside which the letters L and C flanked a heart. Why a heart? No doubt to symbolise the fact that by choosing the profession of jeweller, one chooses to give from the heart. And heart rhymes with art, the three letters hidden inside the now legendary name: Cartier.
