It offers the most modern design of the others, an in-house made movement, great size, and appeal of a Cartier with a sportiness that many people are looking for today. I’ll state right here that in my opinion, the Calibre (the entire collection) is the Cartier men’s watch to get right now. Otherwise, selecting between the Cartier Calibre and the Calibre Diver is going to be a matter of personal style and preference. So what are the major differences? It really comes down to two things: the rotating diver’s style bezel and the increase in case water resistance. Even the prices between similar Calibre and Calibre Diver watches aren’t that different. One of the interesting things about the Cartier Calibre Diver is that, in many ways, it is little changed visually from the standard “Calibre de Cartier” timepiece. Why are we reviewing the gold version when this is meant to be a sports watch? Well, first of all, I think that the black dial mixed with rose gold case is very striking, and second, I feel that since this is a luxury lifestyle sports watch, why not take the luxury element all the way. There you can see hands-on images of the steel version as well as this 18k rose gold version. When Cartier officially debuted the Cartier Calibre Diver, aBlogtoWatch went hands-on here, earlier in 2014. While you might take a different position on the matter, it is true that most Western men feel that dress watches are too boring to wear on a “casual basis.” As a luxury toy, it is certainly satisfying, especially for those who want to combine high design and maintain a degree of manliness. In theory, you have a 300m water resistant dive watch but in reality you have a luxury SUV whose owners aren’t keen to take it off paved roads. In my opinion, the situation is very similar with the Cartier Calibre Diver. Rolex’s Submariner started life as a professional dive watch, but today is something that is so much better made than the original, but also an item that its owners are much more inclined to baby. This is merely the latest in a long line of high-end timepieces meant to suggest a sporty lifestyle even if the owner’s idea of going diving is just a dip in the pool. Let’s first start with the premise that most luxury watch brands love the idea of having sport watches, and this is by no means a first for Cartier. CRW7100052 (aka W7100052) in solid 18k rose gold diving? Neither would I, but they do offer a steel version if you feel that submerging your Cartier in ocean water is a good idea. So would you take this Cartier Calibre ref. Now, with the Calibre Diver (originally debuted here), Cartier takes that sense of sport even further with a version of the Calibre specifically meant for diving. You can find me on WUS under my account name Camdamonium and I also DBA as Camden’s Horology and Sivils Luxury I have countless references across the country.When the original Cartier Calibre watch came out (reviewed here), I was sure to point out the sporty/dress lifestyle nature of the design. The serials have been blurred for privacy. I sell over 500 watches per year, have fantastic reviews online, and hundreds of references I seek a very simple and pleasant buying experience for my clients through fostering relationships in the watch community. Such a killer piece, I’ve worn it myself for a few days, and I’m sure the next owner will like it even more than I have!ĭo not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Keeping good time on my timegrapher when tested! Definitely one of my favorite Cartiers out there with a timeless look to it, as Cartier has always nailed. The watch is in very good condition with very minor wear, nothing notable. Can wear from a suit to gym shorts- one of those pieces you can truly wear with confidence! Super wearable size at 42mm and is ready to be on wrist! Super classy piece, these Calibre de Cartier Divers in Two-Tone always sell quickly due to their desirability and versatility. STRIKING Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver in Two-Tone with Black ADLC Steel & Red Gold Bezel on Black Dial and Black Rubber! Comes with the original Cartier inner box and international warranty card from the June 2019 purchase at Cartier.
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