The Rotonde de Cartier Ref. CRW1556252 in 18K rose gold featuring a hand-wound Calibre 9753 MC with date and power reserve display.
Timeless Cartier Heritage
The Rotonde de Cartier Ref. CRW1556252 stands as a refined celebration of traditional watchmaking, blending classic proportions, fine mechanical craftsmanship, and balanced French design. With its 40 mm case and iconic round architecture, this watch embodies Cartier’s dedication to timeless elegance and geometric purity, ensuring an instantly recognizable presence on the wrist.
Exquisite 18K Rose Gold Case
This luxurious timepiece features an 18K rose gold case, polished to a flawless mirror-like finish that enhances the natural warmth of the metal. Measuring 40 mm in diameter and just 8.94 mm in height, the watch presents a slim, refined profile suitable for both formal and daily wear. The elegant shape reflects Cartier’s commitment to precision metal craftsmanship and high luxury finishing.
Signature Sapphire-Set Fluted Crown
A defining detail of the watch is its fluted crown set with a cabochon-shaped sapphire, a hallmark Cartier signature. The deep blue sapphire provides a striking contrast against the rose gold and reinforces the Maison’s distinctive identity and high-end finishing tradition, making the watch instantly recognizable even in subtle details.
Silvered Guilloché Dial
The dial features a beautiful silvered guilloché finish, which captures light in elegant patterns and enhances visual depth. This refined texture remains understated yet undeniably luxurious. The dial maintains Cartier’s traditional aesthetic clarity, allowing the watch to remain legible and visually sophisticated from any angle.
Blued Steel Breguet Hands
The watch is fitted with blued steel Breguet-style hour and minute hands, a tribute to classical horology. Their graceful curves and deep blue tone provide excellent readability and strong visual contrast against the guilloché dial. This combination reinforces the watch’s character as a true high-class dress timepiece.
Date Window at 12 O’clock
A practical date window positioned at 12 o’clock offers functionality while maintaining dial balance. Its placement aligns perfectly with the watch’s symmetrical aesthetic, demonstrating Cartier’s philosophy of useful complications integrated with visual harmony, ensuring practicality without aesthetic compromise.
Power Reserve Indicator at 6 O’Clock
Balancing the layout is a power reserve indicator located at 6 o’clock, offering a clear view of the remaining running autonomy. This elegant complication adds both technical interest and daily utility, appealing to collectors who appreciate interaction with a fine hand-wound movement.
Hand-Wound Calibre 9753 MC
Inside the case is the Cartier Calibre 9753 MC, a hand-wound mechanical movement that represents Cartier’s dedication to traditional horological craft. The movement delivers precision, smooth regulation, and reliable performance, offering the intimate satisfaction of daily winding—a cherished characteristic of true luxury mechanical watchmaking.
Brown Alligator Strap with 18K Rose Gold Folding Clasp
Completing the watch is a brown alligator leather strap, selected for its luxurious feel and durability. It is paired with a double adjustable folding clasp in 18K rose gold, ensuring comfort, security, and visual harmony with the case. Every detail—from the strap texture to the 18 mm clasp design—demonstrates Cartier’s commitment to premium craftsmanship and refined wearing experience.
Water Resistant to 30 Meters
Despite its formal nature, the Rotonde de Cartier W1556252 offers water resistance up to 30 meters (3 bar), providing everyday confidence and practicality. It remains a distinguished dress watch while offering durability suitable for modern living, making it a lasting and valuable addition to any luxury collection.
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| Brand | Cartier |
|---|---|
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Winding | Manual hand-wound |
| Case Length (mm) | 40 |
| Case Back Material | Solid 18K rose gold |
| Case Metal | 18K Rose Gold |
| Case Width (mm) | 40 |
| Case Thickness (mm) | 8.94 |
| Case Shape | Round |
| Limited Edition | No |
Individually handcrafted Cartier watches are among the most coveted watches in the world. The Cartier brand is one of the most prestigious luxury goods brands in the world and is most widely recognized as a maker of fine watches along with their iconic jewelry. The brand was founded in 1847 by the French jeweller Louis-François Cartier. Since then, Cartier has turned into one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. The Cartier watch collection features a wide range of styles, from classic watches with a vintage design to modern watches with a sleek design suitable for both women and men. All Cartier watches are designed to withstand daily wear and tear and are made with some of the most exquisite materials available in the watch industry, such as titanium, ADLC, PVD, 18-karat rose gold, pink gold, white gold with ofcourse stainless steel.
