Most car guys and machinist are also into guns and watches, it seems ubiquitous.
I've always dreamed about getting the Cartier Roadster. Happy 61st birthday to me. I'm speechless, but I'll try. lol
She literally feels like butter flowing on the wrist, worth the wait of 30+ years of dreaming of getting this watch!
The first shot isn't the lighting, those numbers that appear light green and glowing, are. With the intermittent smaller red numerals and the radial lines, they're supposed to remind you of the speedometer of an old Porsche 356 Speedster. The crown is reminiscent of the old Dagmar bumper ends on an 50's era Cadillacs or the tail lens of the 57 Caddy, however you see it. The recessed screws on the corners are styled after the "Frenched in" tail lights of some custom hot rods. The elongated, integral date "cyclops" is a homage to several speedometer housings, namely the Corvette.
The smooth, flowing lines of the watch represent the smooth, 30's-50's sweeping car lines long gone, the bright stainless is a homage to the chrome. There is nothing about this watch that is done by chance, everything about it is well thought out deliberate design. Given my profession, that's probably why I love it so much.
But, one of the coolest features is the "quick disconnecting" end links allowing you to replace the bracelet with a strap in a matter of seconds, way too cool.
Best birthday ever, thanks for letting me share.
EDIT: The watch wasn't released until 2001, it just seemed like 30+ years to me and my old brain I guess? lol
I've always dreamed about getting the Cartier Roadster. Happy 61st birthday to me. I'm speechless, but I'll try. lol
She literally feels like butter flowing on the wrist, worth the wait of 30+ years of dreaming of getting this watch!
The first shot isn't the lighting, those numbers that appear light green and glowing, are. With the intermittent smaller red numerals and the radial lines, they're supposed to remind you of the speedometer of an old Porsche 356 Speedster. The crown is reminiscent of the old Dagmar bumper ends on an 50's era Cadillacs or the tail lens of the 57 Caddy, however you see it. The recessed screws on the corners are styled after the "Frenched in" tail lights of some custom hot rods. The elongated, integral date "cyclops" is a homage to several speedometer housings, namely the Corvette.
The smooth, flowing lines of the watch represent the smooth, 30's-50's sweeping car lines long gone, the bright stainless is a homage to the chrome. There is nothing about this watch that is done by chance, everything about it is well thought out deliberate design. Given my profession, that's probably why I love it so much.
But, one of the coolest features is the "quick disconnecting" end links allowing you to replace the bracelet with a strap in a matter of seconds, way too cool.
Best birthday ever, thanks for letting me share.
EDIT: The watch wasn't released until 2001, it just seemed like 30+ years to me and my old brain I guess? lol
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