The Clé de Cartier Flying Tourbillon was introduced by Cartier at the 2015 Watches & Wonders exhibition, marking the first Clé de Cartier timepiece equipped with a complication.
The 35mm case is crafted in 18K white gold, entirely set with 478 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.56 carats. Blued-steel sword-shaped hands sweep over blue Roman numerals, whose slightly italicized typography lends the watch a sense of rhythm and movement. The flying tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock, stands out prominently against the compact dial, emphasizing its mechanical artistry.
Powering the watch is Cartier’s in-house Caliber 9452 MC, a manual-winding flying tourbillon movement first introduced in 2007. Notably, it was the first Cartier manufacture movement to receive the Geneva Seal, a hallmark of superior craftsmanship and finishing. The movement beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a 50-hour power reserve.
The 35mm case is crafted in 18K white gold, entirely set with 478 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.56 carats. Blued-steel sword-shaped hands sweep over blue Roman numerals, whose slightly italicized typography lends the watch a sense of rhythm and movement. The flying tourbillon, positioned at 6 o’clock, stands out prominently against the compact dial, emphasizing its mechanical artistry.
Powering the watch is Cartier’s in-house Caliber 9452 MC, a manual-winding flying tourbillon movement first introduced in 2007. Notably, it was the first Cartier manufacture movement to receive the Geneva Seal, a hallmark of superior craftsmanship and finishing. The movement beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a 50-hour power reserve.
We’ve always felt that the Clé de Cartier’s sculptural design lends itself beautifully to high jewelry interpretations, and this Flying Tourbillon model once again confirms that impression.
Cartier Clé de Cartier Flying Tourbillon
Case: 18K white gold, fully set with 478 brilliant-cut diamonds (~3.56 ct), Diameter: 35 mm,Thickness: 11.3 mm, Crystal: Sapphire front and back, Dial: Guilloché pattern with blue Roman numerals,Hands: Blued-steel sword-shaped,Movement: Caliber 9452 MC manual-winding flying tourbillon, Jewels: 19, Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz), Power reserve: 50 hours, Strap: Alligator leather, Clasp: 18K white gold folding clasp, Water resistance: 30 meters.
Complication: Flying tourbillon
Cartier Clé de Cartier Flying Tourbillon
Case: 18K white gold, fully set with 478 brilliant-cut diamonds (~3.56 ct), Diameter: 35 mm,Thickness: 11.3 mm, Crystal: Sapphire front and back, Dial: Guilloché pattern with blue Roman numerals,Hands: Blued-steel sword-shaped,Movement: Caliber 9452 MC manual-winding flying tourbillon, Jewels: 19, Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz), Power reserve: 50 hours, Strap: Alligator leather, Clasp: 18K white gold folding clasp, Water resistance: 30 meters.
Complication: Flying tourbillon
