Press release
THE ASTRORÉGULATEUR MOVEMENT DEFIES THE FORCE OF GRAVITY
For the 21st edition of the SIHH, Cartier fine watchmaking defies the future with the Rotonde de Cartier Astrorégulateur watch fitted with the 9800 MC calibre. This revolutionary movement counteracts the effects of gravity on timing accuracy in vertical positions, thanks to the unusual positioning of the balance and seconds hand on a micro-rotor located on the dial side.
Rotonde de Cartier Astrorégulateur watch, calibre 9800 MC:
Case in niobium-titanium
Diameter: 50 mm
Circular-grained crown in titanium adorned with a sapphire cabochon
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance: 30 metres
Black alligator-skin strap
Double adjustable folding clasp in 18 carat white gold
Limited series of 50 individually numbered timepieces released worldwide
Calibre 9800 MC, Astrorégulateur:
Manufacture mechanical self-winding movement
Diameter: 15 ¾ lines, (35.8 mm)
Thickness: 10.1 mm
Number of jewels: 43
Number of parts: 281
Balance: 21,600 vibrations/hour
Power reserve: approx. 80 hours
Individually numbered movement.
