The Basics
The Cartier Rotonde Astromystérieux was introduced at SIHH 2016. In a next-level interpretation of the classic ‘mystérieuse’ watches not only the hands, but also a large part of the movement, seemingly float in space. The case measures 43.5mm across and is made of palladium, while the beaded crown is done in 950/1000 platinum.
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Family: | Rotonde de Cartier |
| Reference: | W1556249 |
| Name: | Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux Palladium |
| Produced: | 2016 |
| Limited: | Yes, 100 units |
Below is a detailed look at Cartier’s model W1556249 from Rotonde de Cartier watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux Palladium (W1556249) was originally released in 2016. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 21600 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 50-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The palladium case measures 43.5mm in diameter and roughly 12mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with breguet-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier model W1556249 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Palladium |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 43.5mm |
| Height: | 12mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Rotonde de Cartier W1556249 movement is a powered by caliber 9462 MC made by Cartier. The 25-jewel hand-wound movement is 39mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 50-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Caliber: | 9462 MC |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 39mm |
| Jewels: | 25 |
| Reserve: | 50 hours |
| Frequency: | 21600 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Tourbillon Escapement |
The Price
How much does the Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier W1556249 cost? This watch was introduced in 2016 and has been in Cartier’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 100 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $145,000
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Specifications:
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux Palladium
- Reference Number: W1556249
- Limited: Yes, 100 units
Case & Dial:
- Material: Palladium
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 43.5
- Thickness: 12
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Breguet-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: Cartier
- Caliber: 9462 MC
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 39mm
- Jewels: 25
- Power Reserve: 50 hours
- Frequency: 21600 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes
About Cartier
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by master jeweler Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred took over in 1874, but it would be the grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques lay the foundation for to building the brand into what it is today. The company would remain in hands of the family until 1972. While primarily a jewelry brand, Cartier has a rich and deep history when it comes to watches. It … introduced its ladies wristwatch well before the end of the 19th century, while the first men’s watch was designed in 1904 at the request of famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The latter would serve as the inspiration for the 1911 Santos wristwatch, one of many icons of the Parisian brand. Cartier is part of the Richemont group.
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