It was a proud declaration of the brand’s readiness to create their own movements.Īs a complicated Geneva Seal watch, the Flying Tourbillon belonged to the haute horology category and carried a prohibitive price tag. These watches were the first to feature a Cartier manufacture movement and even earned the Geneva Seal, a prestigious mark of excellence for Swiss-made timepieces. That changed with the introduction of the Ballon Bleu Flying Tourbillon in 2008 and the Calibre de Cartier Flying Tourbillon in 2010. While Cartier has long been a master of creating timeless designs, one constant point of criticism was its dependence on base movements from other companies. Here’s a retrospective on the game-changing Cartier Calibre collection.Ĭartier Calibre and Ballon Bleu Flying Tourbillon (photo: Sotheby’s) By introducing the brand’s first serially produced in-house movement with an undeniably masculine design, the Calibre put Cartier alongside Rolex, Omega, and IWC in creating hard-wearing watches. The Cartier Calibre is one of the shining masterpieces from this segment. In the 2010s, the Maison sought to prove itself more than just a pretty face with robust and functional sports watches.
From the iconic Tank to the sophisticated Rotonde, Cartier has come up with a long list of elegant designs that set the standard for fine watchmaking.
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