Reply With QuoteI was working with someone wearing a Cartier Drive recently, and the dial's qualities were evident from yards away, properly radiant.
Thinking again about something a bit dressy to balance the usual sport watch subjects, I find myself thinking a lot about this (Pics from Hodinkee):
Available in September at $5600, or about £4000. Ultra thin Piaget derived movement and 38mm. It is mostly dial, so at 38mm might wear quite large, but other than that I think it looks great, and horologically, it seems to have something about it.
Dave
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I was working with someone wearing a Cartier Drive recently, and the dial's qualities were evident from yards away, properly radiant.
It’s stunning. I’ve only seen one before, but I totally agree there is definitely something about it.
I think it gets less attention purely because of it’s more traditional dress style, and sports watches always create more fever. I have a penchant for dress watches though so I’m definitely biased.
At that price I also prefer the original Drive de Cartier. More interesting dial, small seconds, date. No Piaget movement, although still in-house (giveth/taketh).
Its definitely a nice watch, but probably one where you have to see it in person to enjoy its subtleties.
Save for the original gold version!! Ooh-err look at that sunken subdial!
Think it’s a little subtler in real life, rather like theseOriginally Posted by axb601
Save for the original gold version!! Ooh-err look at that sunken subdial!
I much prefer the original version, having said that, if I was in the market, I'd want to see/try them side by side if I could.
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I've never liked gold watches before now. Never seen a Cartier Drive before but that is gorgeous. I'll be searching the forums for one now! ;-)
I really like what Cartier are doi g these days. I had a two tone auto Ballon Bleu a couple of years ago, tt not my thing but the dial and sapphire were stunning. would love another in rose gold. But, that original Drive looks lovely!
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Agree that the gold drive is amazing. I have a TT Cartier and the small gold bits are really quite subtle with quite a matte finish. My then gf liked it so much I bought her the ladies version for her 40th. Well, if it is good enough for Michelle Obama....
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I really like this range but came to the conclusion I just wouldn't wear it enough to have £4/5 grand stuck in one. I would prefer a non-jewelled crown also but since I'm not buying it doesn't really matter.
The whole of the Drive range is bloody gorgeous. I would agree with the jewelled crown comment but don't know how visible this design signature is in real life/on the wrist.
That they are. The jewelled crown better fits the gold versions as they are more showy (in a good way). Also, you got to love those blued steel hands.
I persuaded a friend to buy the original stainless Drive, because I knew he wanted it and just needed some encouragement. At £5k, it wasn't cheap - they're a bit more now - but it's a beautiful & noticeable watch.
It's big & thin. It has a fine & complex dial (whether guilloche or stamped). Its numerals & blue hands shout Cartier. And it looks very good on the wrist.
His only complaint is that the strap & folding clasp are too long for his wrist. Perhaps the new model would suit him better.
That said, its dial just isn't as good as the original.
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