Cartier showcases the best of jewellery and horology

CARTIER’S REPUTATION FOR jewellery making has extended into watchmaking, giving gem timepieces an even bigger sparkle. Over the years, the Paris-based brand has not failed to dazzle the watch world, with new pieces that combine the best of horology and jewellery. 

Cartier Libre

The line between jewellery and watch blurs in this jewellery timepiece, which can be worn in 2 ways. Thanks to a flexible-elasticated strap, it’s completely reversible. The watch is on the front, the bracelet on the back. Characterised by triangular links with similar themes, studded with diamonds and precious stones, it was inspired by a spectacular rock crystal and diamond created in the 1930s — and worn by actress Gloria Swanson. The limited edition Libre is quartz-powered and comes in 3 versions: rose gold case and bracelet set with diamonds, sapphires, black spinels, chrysoprase and red coral stones; rhodium-finish white gold case and bracelet with diamonds and black spinels; and rose gold case and bracelet with diamonds, grey moonstones, black spinels and red garnets. Price: POA

Coussin de Cartier

A reinvention of Cartier’s classic cushion shape, the timepiece is made for evening wear and boasts models in gold and diamond and two-tone. There’s also a “more experimental” version. All are delicate pieces paved with coloured stones or diamonds.

Above all, the Coussin de Cartier watch is a square hemmed with diamonds set in a spiral. The case is where everything lies. It’s embedded with stones of varying sizes that accentuate the movement. The gold and diamond version features a triangle setting that allows the diamonds to be directly integrated into the case without using the traditional grain setting. This reveals their beauty and luminosity at their best.

The innovative two-tone models feature inverted stones in 2 colours, for a strong and textured finish that adds depth to the jewellery watch.

The more “experimental” limited edition Coussin de Cartier has a soft case which is flexible to the touch. There are 2 versions: one entirely paved with diamonds; the other with coloured stones, tourmalines and sapphires. Both are dainty timepieces made up of gold links that intertwine to create a grid pattern. Thanks to an innovative element integrated within the gold links, the case can deform and retract to its original form. 

Price: S$39,600 - S$104,000

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In its latest incarnation, this creation of swinging 60’s London returns with a dial that hints at an animal presence – an abstract, evocative presence inspired by African wildlife which is so dear to Cartier. The animal can be interpreted as the tiger, crocodile … a metamorphosis of sorts. Diamonds appear to gradually cover the entire watch, leaving the precious metal on the bezel totally bare. The latest Crash model is a testament to the art of jewellery making and comes in hues of blue and green – Cartier’s signature colour mix. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Price: POA