

Thanks to short, articulated lugs, the watch fit very nicely on my wrist. We reviewed the two-tone model, which by the way, perfectly matches the brand new, caramel-colored Louis Cartier 24 Hour duffel bag that we also borrowed for the shoot. It is available in three different case variations: stainless steel, two-tone (rose gold and steel) or rose gold. …the strap pivots to fit your wrist more snuggly than a typical spring bar attached strap. The weight (as shown) with the rubber strap attached, is 113.6 grams, which translates well when wearing it for extended periods.

And the diameter, with the crown guards in 45 mm. It is only a different of two-tenths of a millimeter, but it is also that much easier to slip underneath your cuff when it is time for dinner, after spending the day at the beach. So, while the diameter is actually a little wider than Cartier claims, the case is thinner. My measurements came out to 43 mm by 10.80 mm. This way I can communicate any differences between the manufacturer’s listed specifications. Louis Cartier 24 Hour Leather bagįor every review, I measure the watch dimensions, with a digital caliper, three times for each dimension. Definitely a good thing when you consider how many practically unwearable behemoth dive watches exist. According to Cartier, it measures 42 mm by 11 mm and is one of the thinnest mechanical diver’s watches on the market. The case has the typical shape you can tell is a Cartier, even from across the room. It meets all ISO 6425 dive watch requirements, meaning, it is water-resistant to at least 330 feet, it has a timing controller (dive bezel), and it complies with all the standards for readability, luminosity, shock resistance, anti-magnetism, and band solidity. The Calibre de Cartier Dive is not just about looks, it’s also a real diver’s watch.

So, Cartier finally decided to “dive-in.” And the diver’s watch is a model virtually every well-known watch brand has in their assortment. But sports watches make up such a big share of the watch market. And it’s also the most rugged and sporty watch they have ever produced.Ĭartier, is a world-renowned French jeweler, with a long history of producing classical luxury watches, with little emphasis on sport.

The new Calibre de Cartier Diver’s watch - which we recently covered here and here - represents Cartier’s first foray into dive watches.
