I hope I won't sound like a snob but I wasn't impressed by the new movement. Yes, it's exclusive to this piece (so far), and yes, it's a shaped movement. But it's made by CNC and the finish is not on par with the price tag. And definitely not comparable to the original. However, the 200 lucky ones w
There is a Gerald Genta chronograph that pre-dates the Cartier. It has identical index and dial layout. So who knows, maybe the great master had something to do with this dial as well...
We do have a lot in common when it comes to the taste in watches, he-he. And as much as I prefer the yellow gold to white I would trade my IWC MR for yours in a heartbeat. I guess we need those exceptions to prove the rule.
The YG version is very eye-catching! Of course, it could never compete in this regard with an Oyster Perpetual with a yellow dial but still, it's extremely exuberant in appearance.
And even though the hand-engraved bridges are not my preferred style for a movement finish, I can appreciate the amount of labour that went into that movement!