The Calibre de Cartier Diver is the collection's first to feature a ceramic bezel. Introduced at SIHH 2016, this reference fuses both professional certification and the brand's elegant-focused design.
The watch is driven by the in-house Caliber 1904-PS MC in-house movement which uses a twin-barrel system for consistent torque. The watch is also ISO 6425-compliant, offering 300 meters of water resistance within a slender 11 mm case profile.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier approaches horology with the perspective of a master jeweler, prioritizing form, proportion, and aesthetic purity. The Maison was a crucial pioneer of the modern wristwatch, creating the purpose-built Santos-Dumont in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and later the iconic Tank in 1917, whose "brancards" seamlessly integrated the case and lugs into a singular design.
While historically collaborating with ebauche movement suppliers, Cartier has since invested significantly in its own manufacture capabilities in Switzerland, developing a suite of in-house calibres. The brand's enduring significance lies not in technical innovation, but in creating a portfolio of iconic case shapes that are foundational to watchmaking itself.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2014 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Dive Watch
Size: 42mm Thickness: approx. 12mm Lug Width: approx. 22mm
Case: Stainless steel case, brushed finish, visible wear Bezel: Unidirectional, ceramic dive insert, visible wear Dial: Blue sunburst, stepped, printed markers, sub-second and date Hands: Steel, sword-shaped hands, lumed
Crown: Screw-down spinel crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Blue leather strap, aftermarket, visible wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down, visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 1904-PS-MC