Cartier introduced a large selection of timepieces at the Salon Internation de la Haute Horology (SIHH) last month. Apart from the amazing minute repeater tourbillon, the beautiful high jewelry pieces and the skeletonized Santos - the model that really stands out to me is the Cartier Tank Anglaise.

The Cartier Tank Anglaise is a generously sized tank-shaped (rectangular) wristwatch. It is part of the newly revived vintage inspired Cartier Tank series, which also includes the Tank Américaine and Tank Française.

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Cartier will be introducing the Rotonde de Cartier Cadran Lové Tourbillon at SIHH 2012 in January.

The 18k polished white gold case measures 46.4 mm in diameter. The manual-winding movement, Caliber 9458 MC, features a flying tourbillon, Geneva Seal, 19 jewels, 167 parts, runs at 21,600 (3 Hz) and has a power reserve of 50-hours. Functions include hours, minutes and tourbillon seconds.

Sapphire crystal on the front and case back. The crown is a beaded and set with a cabochon sapphire. Water-resistance is 30 meters. Folding clasp in 18k white gold.

Limited series of 100 individually numbered timepieces.

This is a short video that demonstrates Cartier's new Astroregulator, which was introduced at SIHH 2011 in January. The Astroregulator features a complication, that like a tourbillon, offsets the negative effects of gravity on the movement. Cartier spent five years developing Calibre 9800 MC Astroregulator, a mechanical movement that was designed, developed, produced and assembled in-house.

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For SIHH 2011, Cartier introduced a new skeletonized version of their iconic Santos timepiece - the Santos Dumont Black Titanium. Measuring 39 mm x 47 mm, the rectangular case is made of titanium and is coated in Cartier's version of Diamond Like Carbon (ADLC). The crown is made of ADLC coated titanium as well, and features a faceted black synthetic gemstone. The dial displays hours and minutes, and is skeletonized in the form of Roman numerals. The movement is a manually wound Cartier calibre 9612 MC, and has a 72-hour power reserve. A black alligator strap with an ADLC-coated white gold deployant buckle is included.

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In early July, Cartier had a launch party for their new in-house timepiece, in Sydney, Australia. A number of high profile guests and celebrities were there, including author and model, Kathryn Eisman. Kathryn is shown wearing a ladies' Cartier Roadster timepiece in the photo (below).

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When I first saw the photos of the Cartier Concept ID One, I thought it was basically a Cartier Balloon Bleu with a darkened case, darkened movement and a trimmed rotor. But after reading about this concept piece, that was designed and manufactured by Cartier, completely in-house. That is when I realized, that the aesthetic elements, are just the beginning of the story behind this timepiece.

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The Cartier Santos 100 chronograph is treated with a special amorphous DLC coating. Cartier says this specific treatment process is used on military equipment and that they have the exclusive rights to use this treatment for watches. What makes it different than other DLC treatments?

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Considering last year's incredible success of the Ballon Bleu, shows marked by his eccentric cabochon, Cartier has decided to present last spring a new version of its model, with a whirlwind. Ballon Bleu Tourbillon Volant and in between the landscape of haute horlogerie, proudly bearing the stamp of Hallmark Geneva.

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