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We visited Cartier at Watches & Wonders 2026, and the brand has set an impossibly high bar.

From the stunning Cartier Privé Tenth Opus, honouring icons of the past, to the glorious return of the aerodynamic Roadster, the Watchmaker of Shapes has exceeded our already lofty expectations.

Other highlights include the svelte new Santos de Cartier Chronograph, ideal for those with a smaller wrist, and the breathtaking Santos-Dumont with its gold-mesh bracelet and one-of-a-kind gilded obsidian dial
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00:00The watchmaker of shapes and master of crafts, we are, of course, talking Cartier.
00:04We start with this stunning Tank Normale.
00:06It's the first of three watches in Cartier Privé's 10th opus,
00:09all of which have been crafted with precious platinum,
00:11and this release's elegant case, seven-row bracelet, and manual winding movement
00:15pay tribute to a gorgeous model released back in 1934.
00:19The Tank is joined first by the Crash Scurlet,
00:21a stunning, skeletonised recreation of a watch that debuted in 1967
00:25at the height of swinging London,
00:27and second by a bold reinterpretation of a Tortue model from 1998.
00:31Traced burgundy details appear across the entire 10th opus collection,
00:34providing a superb contrast with their silvered opaline dials and blue steeled hands.
00:38The mason has also refreshed the Santos de Cartier chronograph.
00:41First introduced in 2020, it has been reimagined across a trio of gold,
00:46golden steel, and all-steel incarnations.
00:48Inspired by the aviation exploits of pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont,
00:52this release focuses on accuracy, timing, and speed.
00:55Finally, the Roadster returns with seven new references.
00:58This blue-dial beauty is undeniable,
01:00but the automotive-inspired collection also features gold, steel, and two-tone options.
01:05The models carry the spirit of the original,
01:07while establishing a more sophisticated and aerodynamic take on the Roadster,
01:11redefining proportions, sharpening lines, and rethinking ergonomics,
01:14while maintaining that unmistakable shape.
01:16These collections define what it is to be bold and chic in 2026,
01:20and we'd expect nothing less from Cartier.

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