BREATHLESS: CARTIER ID TWO

东方阿里 · 發表於 2012-7-18 12:16:23

What you’re looking at is one of the world’s most advanced micromechanical instruments. The Cartier ID Two also happens to be visually stunning concept wristwatch that will never be available in stores anywhere. Twice as efficient as the average mechanical movement, the ID Two calibre also stores 30 percent more energy. The result is a watch with an unprecedented power reserve of 32 days.

Aside from looking cool – the case itself is a feat of engineering not seen before in watchmaking – the Cartier ID Two aims to resolve certain issues in mechanical watchmaking. Mainly, Cartier says their objective with this concept watch is improving the efficiency of the mechanical movement. The engineers identified air as the main obstacle to improved power transmission in a cased-up movement so they resolved to suck out all the air in case to create a vacuum system.

Not too many details have been released thus far. What we know is as follows. The engineers have pioneered a new material called Ceramyst, a transparent ceramic material, for the case and are using glass microfiber springs in place of the normal mainspring power supply system. The ID Two also features specially manufactured components with a protective coating and the same unique escapement found in the ID One.