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Cartier signs the first ethical solar watch

2021-10-13T14:39:05.141Z


The watchmaker and jeweler reincarnates his Tank in a version that runs on energy from the sun, without spoiling its iconic design. Fiat lux!


Welcome to the new Enlightenment, a century in which watches feed on the day and the sun, never to stop telling the time.

In itself, the idea of ​​doing without batteries to pollute less and gain autonomy is not new since in the 1970s and after the first oil shock, Japanese engineers looked into the question.

But this Cartier vintage 2021 is undoubtedly the first solar watch to manage to hide its game so well. Indeed, the integration of photovoltaic sensors in no way changes its classic dial.

Within this Tank Must SolarBeat, the rechargeable battery is powered by the light captured by the solar panel located under the dial thanks to the openwork Roman numerals.

"Everything starts with design"

There is no question of spoiling such a perfect style, between rectangular shape and cabochon, which has seduced watch enthusiasts for decades.

"Everything starts with design, technique is always at the service of design,"

Cyrille reminded us.

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Source: lefigaro

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