The Maillon de Cartier is first and foremost a statement of style. The chain-link bracelet remains a composed centerpiece, one that plays on classic codes, whilst reinventing today’s attitudes. The Maillon de Cartier watch is firstly a jewel designed by the Cartier watchmaking studios. A precious watch that resides in the creative watchmaking repertoire of the Maison. A bracelet whose chain-links are offset and aligned on the bias by Cartier. Well-rounded and opulent, they move in time with the ultra-feminine elegance of the Maillon de Cartier watch. It all lies in the twist of the lines, in the torsion emphasizing the perspective within which the watch dial blends. This interpretation allows the case and links to entwine themselves in one graphic motion.
Rectangular links, a hexagonal dial, bevelled brancards: the design of the Maillon de Cartier watch incites Cartier’s rhythmic geometry. An ambition to structure the watch, from the form of its links to its faceted case, radicalises the spirit of the watch. Its volume is tangible, angular and dense.
A precious collection, the new Maillon de Cartier watch also unites exceptional pieces with stones that enhance the design. The dials are inlaid to echo the sequencing of the stones set in the links. The choice of stones in the blue lacquer and tsavorite version adds to the kinetic relief of the watch.
“We wanted to deconstruct the bracelet and transcend its design through a volume approach. Emotion is in movement and tension.” Marie-Laure Cérède, Timepieces Creation Director
A graphic effect and contrast that Cartier accentuates with a version in yellow gold and diamonds with black lacquer beveled links. The new Maillon de Cartier watch measures 16 x 17 mm with a thickness of only 6.8 mm and is powered by a Quartz movement.
References are as follows:
-18K yellow gold with the crown set with a sapphire cabochon. Sticker Price $25,100 USD
-18K pink gold with the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.07 ct) Bezel set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.54 ct). Sticker Price $31,100 USD
-18K white gold with the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.07 ct) Bezel set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.54 ct). Sticker Price $33,500 USD
-18K pink gold with the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.07 ct) Case and bracelet set with
400 brilliant-cut diamonds (8.30 cts). Sticker Price Upon Request
-18K white gold with the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.07 ct) Case, dial and bracelet set with 486 brilliant-cut diamonds (8.64 cts) Sticker Price Upon Request
-18K yellow gold with the crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (0.07 ct) Case and bracelet set with
580 brilliant-cut diamonds (9.33 cts) Black lacquer dial. Available in a limited edition of 50 pieces. Sticker Price Upon Request
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