#CARTIER CALIBRE DIVER FORUM ISO#

By pressing a small oval push-piece on the underside of the links, a bar is released without the need of a screwdriver. The length of the bracelet can also be adjusted by what Cartier calls its SmartLinks. This definitely isn’t the case with the Santos, where the bracelet has been an essential design element since its first edition in 1904. This is not a small accomplishment more and more watch brands these days have exchangeable straps, but often the fixation feels a bit flimsy. Every watch comes with one extra strap (one steel, one leather), that is easy to change. One of the coolest details on the new Santos watch is the bracelet system. The entire collection is built on that strong foundation and turned out to be both aesthetically and commercially interesting. So, from the above specs, this is not another 'desk diver's watch' but a serious diving instrument.The famed Parisian Maison not only recognized the potential for such a statement watch, but it also put the right price tag on it: EUR 6,000-7,000.

#CARTIER CALIBRE DIVER FORUM ISO#

Testing diving watches for ISO 6425 compliance is voluntary and involves costs, so not every manufacturer present their watches for certification according to this standard. * The presence of an End Of Life (EOL) indicator on battery powered watches. This is tested by applying a force of 200 N (45 lbf) to each spring bar (or attaching point) in opposite directions with no damage to the watch or attachment point. This test water solution has a salinity comparable to normal seawater. This is tested by immersion in a 30 g/l NaCl solution for 24 hours to test its rust resistance. The change in rate allowed is ± 60 seconds/day. The shock is usually delivered by a hard plastic hammer mounted as a pendulum, so as to deliver a measured amount of energy, specifically, a 3 kg hammer with an impact velocity of 4.43 m/s. This is tested by two shocks (one on the 9 o'clock side, and one to the crystal and perpendicular to the face). The watch must keep its accuracy to ± 30 seconds/day as measured before the test despite the magnetic field. This is tested by 3 expositions to a direct current magnetic field of 4,800 A/m. This is usually indicated by a running second hand with a luminous tip or tail. * The presence of an indication that the watch is running in total darkness. * Adequate readability/visibility at 25 cm (9.8 in) in total darkness. * The presence of clearly distinguishable minute markings on the watch face. * The presence of a unidirectional bezel with at least at every 5 minutes elapsed minute markings and a pre-select marker to mark a specific minute marking. Besides water resistance standards to a minimum of 100 m depth rating ISO 6425 also provides minimum requirements for mechanical diver's watches (quartz and digital watches have slightly differing readability requirements) such as: The standards and features for diver's watches are regulated by the International Organization for Standardization in the ISO 6425 standard. Case dimensions: diameter: 42 mm, thickness: 11 mm. Black dial snailed in part with indicators in Super-LumiNova®, sword-shaped hands in Super-LumiNova®-coated steel. ADLC-coated steel bezel with indicator in Super-LumiNova®, faceted crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel. Powered by a 1904 MC movement, it combines the strict technical requirements of ISO 6425 and the striking design of the Calibre de Cartier watch.Ĭalibre de Cartier Diver watch, Manufacture mechanical self-winding movement, caliber 1904-PS MC. A powerful accurate watch with water-resistance to 300 meters, rubber strap, maximum-precision unidirectional turning bezel coated with ADLC and time-control displays in Super-LumiNova®. The Calibre de Cartier Diver watch is an authentic diving instrument. The Calibre de Cartier: Not just another 'Diver' wannabe?

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