The large domed lugs combined with polished and satin-brushed finishes contribute to the collection's masculine feel. Cases measuring 42 mm in diameter reflect the sporty background of this collection, while the smaller 38-mm models make perfect unisex watches. There are also timepieces with other complications like a The Calibre de Cartier collection contains three-hand watches with a date display, chronographs, and diving watches that are water resistant to 300 m (30 bar, 984 ft). Other famous models, including the Tank from 1917, have long enjoyed cult status thanks to their innovative designs and are now essential to the watchmaking world. For example, they are perhaps most famous for creating the first ever pilot's watch, the Santos. Luxury timepieces from Cartier played a major role in establishing watches as an accessory for the wrist. The creation of their first in-house caliber is yet another major milestone in the history of this French manufacturer. Prior to this collection, the storied company used movements from other manufacturers, such as Jaeger-LeCoultre, or collaborated with third parties to develop new calibers. The Cartier Calibre de Cartier is true testament that the brand is taking their watchmaking to a higher level.Calibre de Cartier collection reveals what makes these luxury timepieces so special: They were the first to house the manufacturer's in-house calibers. Available in 42mm to 45mm steel, 18k gold, titanium or platinum with optional diamonds, the Cartier Calibre de Cartier reveal that the brand is no longer just about aesthetics.

Common among the timepieces is the hexagon crown with the sapphire crystal cabochon and the over-sized Roman numeral 12. Depending on the model, the black, silver, or brown dial displays a big date window, Roman Numerals on the upper half of the dial and stick hour markers on the lower half, subsidiary seconds dial and either a lume or blued steel hands. In addition to the simple hours and minutes function, the Cartier Calibre de Cartier series include models with complications such as a flying tourbillon, chronograph and the skeleton grand complication. With the companys first ever in-house automatic mechanical movement, Cartier shows they mean business and are determined to be one of the big boys in horology.

Cartier rose gold calibre watch