‘Post Watches & Wonders’, which introduces major new products unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2022, which Cartier recently successfully closed in Andaz Gangnam, Seoul, on May 2nd-4th. ‘ Event was held. At this event, which was held privately for VIPs and a small number of press, we were able to meet the main characters who will lead the Maison this year, such as the splendidly comeback Tank Chinoise, the newly introduced Coussin de replica Cartier, and the popular new Tank Must. We would like to share with you some live-action photos of some of the products we showcased at the event.
As another form of the tank, the Tank Schnuise, which was first introduced in 1922, announced a splendid return. The silhouette that was close to a square has been changed to a rectangle to fit the tank these days, but the distinctive design that made the parallel shaft (bezel) stand out is still there, unlike a typical tank. The surface and the edge of the case are polished, and the vertical surface where the eyes touch is satin brushed to emphasize the three-dimensional effect. The case is made in pink or yellow gold or platinum. The size is 29.2×39.5mm. The movement is a manual caliber 430 MC. The frequency per hour is 21,600 vph, and the power reserve is about 38 hours.
Tank Chinouise is presented as the ‘Cartier Privé’ collection that emphasizes rarity for collectors as its name suggests. Each will be limited to 150 pieces.
It is a new work from Tank Must, which debuted last year and is gaining popularity. The product is largely divided into a classic version using unique Arabic numerals and a lacquered dial version that leaves only the logo and omits all elements of the dial. This year’s new product is the latter in pursuit of minimalism. Whereas the previous one created a casual atmosphere with color dials such as green, red, and blue, this new product is faithful to the basics with black black. The size of the case made of stainless steel is 25.5×33.7mm, which corresponds to the large size. The movement is also equipped with quartz, as before.
The name Coussin means cushion in French. It is for the same reason that the case shape resembles him. This isn’t the first time Coussin de Cartier has come out this year. In the 1970s, there was a watch with a similar design that used ‘Kussang’ as its name. Unlike the past, the newly introduced case has a more three-dimensional design. The spirally layered bezel is also new. Each floor is set with diamonds and gemstones of different sizes. The watch in the picture is a high-jewelry version using black spinel and brilliant-cut diamonds. There is also a ‘mild taste’ with diamonds adorned only on the spiral bezel on the regular dial. The case material is divided into white gold, pink gold and yellow gold, and the size is classified into small (27.13×27.66mm) and medium (30.44×33.78mm). All movements are equipped with quartz.
From the Maison’s first water-resistant watch, Pasha de Cartier introduces a new moonphase model. It comes in two versions, pink gold and stainless steel, with a 41 mm diameter case and different materials. The movement is based on the automatic in-house caliber 1904 MC and is equipped with caliber 1904-LU MC with the addition of a moonphase module. It has a frequency of 28,800 vph per hour and a power reserve of 48 hours. The chronograph version can be seen as a variation with a gray dial in the product released last year. The specifications are the same as before, including a 41mm diameter steel case and an automatic in-house chronograph 1904-CH MC (28,800vph, 47-hour power reserve).
Santos de Cartier, well-known for being the first modern wristwatch, changed the mood this year with blue as a point color. A dark blue PVD coating was applied to the bezel, and a rubber strap of the same color was also added. The dial engraved with a horizontal pattern is also available in silver other than blue. Each comes in a large size (39.8×47.5mm) in a stainless steel case. The movement is an automatic in-house caliber 1847 MC. It has a frequency of 28,800 vph per hour and a power reserve of 40 hours.
Panther de Cartier, who has been steadily gaining support from women, has changed his face. It comes in a variety of colors including midnight blue, silky black, golden plum, and champagne. In addition to simply changing the dial color, satin sunburst processing is processed in four directions to add a three-dimensional charm that was not previously available. The case material is divided into pink gold, yellow gold and stainless steel depending on the product. The size is the same as all products, and it is released in small size (22×30mm). The movement is also quartz.
The Masse Mystérieuse, which integrated the parts that make up the movement as a rotor, in the mystery concept that Cartier boasts, unfortunately could not be seen in real life. It is said that all products that were produced in a limited edition of 30 during Watches and Wonders went to their owners as this year’s Talking Piece, which drew a lot of attention with a mechanism beyond imagination.