Vintage Cartier offers not only quartz models, but also manual-winding models.
“Winding the mainspring every day sounds like a little much.”
Some of you may feel that way.
However, those who choose manual-winding watches enjoy that extra bit of effort.
In the morning, slowly wind the crown and begin the day.
When you gently bring it close to your ear, you can hear the watch's heartbeat ticking softly.
Amid busy everyday life, it gives you a few dozen seconds to spend with your watch.
That is the small luxury that only a manual-winding watch can offer.
Of course, there are also differences from quartz models.
Manual-winding watches need to be wound every day, and are more prone to time deviations than quartz watches. Depending on the model, maintenance costs may also be higher.
Even so, many people choose manual winding because it offers charms that go beyond the extra effort.
Some vintage Cartier models are available only with manual winding.
The beautiful designs born of their respective eras and the movements filled with craftsmen's expertise are among the charms that cannot be experienced with modern watches.
At Ante, we do not make recommendations based solely on the type of watch.
For those who want to enjoy their watch casually every day, choose quartz.
For those who want to enjoy the time spent engaging with their watch, choose a manual-winding model.
What we value is not which is better, but whether the timepiece will naturally fit into your life from here on.
Based on more than 20 years of experience with vintage watches, we recommend a timepiece that suits your lifestyle and values.
That is what Ante values above all else.
