Traditional tourbillon carriage is carefully protected between the bridges and main plate, the flying tourbillon of the Calibre de Cartier watch has been designed to enhance its visual appeal, but gives greater exposure to shocks that could disturb its operation. A risky design, yet Cartier skilled watchmaker have mastered this delicate task and ensure each timepiece is rock solid.
Inside the 18k white or pink gold timepiece is calibre 9452 MC, with Geneva Seal. This mechanical manufactured movement with manual winding contains 142 parts including 19 jewels. Driven by the flying tourbillon whose C-shaped carriage indicates the seconds, beats at 21,600 vph and has a power reserve of 50 hours.
Adding to the distinctive nature of this tourbillon, the iconic XII numerals has been enlarge to make it more powerful aesthetic signature for this new creation from the Cartier manufacture.
Calibre de Cartier flying tourbillon watch Calibre 9452 MC
Geneva Seal Case: 18 carat white or pink gold
Diameter: 45 mm
Crown: octagonal, in 18 carat white or pink gold, set with a sapphire cabochon
Crystal: sapphire
Case back: transparent sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 30 metres / 100 feet / 3 bar
Strap: black alligator skin (white gold) or brown alligator skin (pink gold)
Folding clasp: double adjustable, in 18 carat white or pink gold
Calibre 9452 MC flying tourbillon
Movement: Cartier Manufacture, mechanical with manual winding, flying
tourbillon, Geneva SealDiameter: 24.5 mm
Thickness: 4.5 mm (5.45 mm including the tourbillon)
Number of jewels: 19
Number of components: 142
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Power reserve: approx. 50 hours
Individually numbered movement
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