Ladies' watches, unfortunately, don’t get the attention they deserve.
It has seemingly been long assumed that women will be content with shoddily-designed timepieces devoid of soul, providing of course that they are pink and have loads of precious stones set on them. We know this to be nonsense — a lady’s watch shouldn't be any less considered than a man’s, and we seek out examples of watches done right, regardless of intended gender.
Take this Clé de Cartier for example. This example, a Reference 3804, features a beautiful 34mm white gold cushion case shape with soft curves. This watch is anything but boring, and provides an incredible host of details to obsess over. The diamond-set bezel, for example, is just the first of many small touches that help this Clé stand out.
In spite of the unique design, this piece still preserves many of the aspects of classic Cartier that we love to see: a Roman-numeral and beautiful guilloché dial, blued steel hands, a petite Cartier logo, a date window above 6 o’clock, and a blue, shaped sapphire crown. All in all, they serve as a reminder that the watch is backed by a name with an unrivalled history for fine jewelry making, and yes — fine watchmaking, too.
Fantastic.
Powered by an automatic movement and paired to a pink/red alligator leather strap with a folding buckle, it’s in excellent condition and awaits its next custodian’s wrist!