The Basics
With its round case and straight lugs, the Rotonde de Cartier is one of the brand’s more traditional designs – while retaining many Cartier signature elements. This collection consists primarily of watches with added complications. The Rotonde Day & Night is driven by the self-winding, in-house caliber 9912 with a spectacular day & night indicator; the sun indicates the time from 6:00 to 18:00, which is when the moon takes over. The Rotonde Day & Night also has a retrograde moon phase indicator.
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Family: | Rotonde de Cartier |
| Reference: | W1556244 |
| Name: | Rotonde de Cartier 45 Day & Night White Gold / Silver |
| Produced: | 2014 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at Cartier’s model W1556244 from Rotonde de Cartier watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier 45 Day & Night White Gold / Silver (W1556244) was originally released in 2014. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 48-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The white gold case measures 45mm in diameter and roughly 12.77mm thick. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with sword-shaped hands, and a roman numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier model W1556244 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | White gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 45mm |
| Height: | 12.77mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Rotonde de Cartier W1556244 movement is a powered by caliber 9912 MC made by Cartier. The 44-jewel automatic movement is 30mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 48-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | Cartier |
| Caliber: | 9912 MC |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 30mm |
| Jewels: | 44 |
| Reserve: | 48 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Day / Night Indication |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the Cartier’s Rotonde de Cartier W1556244 cost? This watch was introduced in 2014 and has been in Cartier’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: Not Available
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Specifications:
- Brand: Cartier
- Model: Rotonde de Cartier 45 Day & Night White Gold / Silver
- Reference Number: W1556244
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: White gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 45
- Thickness: 12.77
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Roman Numerals and Sword-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: Cartier
- Caliber: 9912 MC
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 30mm
- Jewels: 44
- Power Reserve: 48 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Day / Night Indication
About Cartier
Cartier was founded in Paris in 1847 by master jeweler Louis Francois Cartier. His son Alfred took over in 1874, but it would be the grandsons Louis, Pierre and Jacques lay the foundation for to building the brand into what it is today. The company would remain in hands of the family until 1972. While primarily a jewelry brand, Cartier has a rich and deep history when it comes to watches. It … introduced its ladies wristwatch well before the end of the 19th century, while the first men’s watch was designed in 1904 at the request of famous aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. The latter would serve as the inspiration for the 1911 Santos wristwatch, one of many icons of the Parisian brand. Cartier is part of the Richemont group.
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