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I hope I won't sound like a snob but I wasn't impressed by the new movement. Yes, it's exclusive to this piece (so far), and yes, it's a shaped movement. But it's made by CNC and the finish is not on par with the price tag. And definitely not comparable to the original. However, the 200 lucky ones who will get to buy the new one will sure be happy with it. I simply menat that I saw no point in upgrading mine once I say the new release.
Tortue Monopoussoir
seems to have made a powerful comeback. I wish the new one had the original dimensions. Alas, I am sticking to my ‘98 version. ...
The white gold is lovely!
There is a Gerald Genta chronograph that pre-dates the Cartier. It has identical index and dial layout. So who knows, maybe the great master had something to do with this dial as well...
Both are great
The movement on the new one is very impressive while dial/case esthetics remained almost unchanged. New movement is not just " now your power reserve is 2x longer" plus a little here and there... It is a brand new very cool movement produced by someone no...
Speaking of straps
I bought my monopusher at the time when the watch straps were not something ADs charged for. So my Cartier dealer just added bunch of straps to the watch in case I want to change the look. I still have them all. ...
