The replica Calibre de Cartier 42mm is a copy of Cartier's 42 mm steel automatic watch. The genuine model uses the 1904-PS MC movement. Replicas use quartz or clone automatic movements. Check case thickness, date window position, crown guard shape, and dial print before you buy.
Genuine Calibre de Cartier 42mm specs
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Case thickness: about 10 mm
- Movement: Cartier 1904-PS MC, automatic
- Power reserve: 48 hours
- Jewels: 27
- Frequency: 28,800 vph
- Dial: silver opaline, Roman numerals, date at 3
- Crystal: sapphire
- Crown: steel with blue synthetic spinel
- Water resistance: 30 m (verify by reference)
Common replica differences
Replica case thickness runs 11 mm to 12 mm on many copies. The extra depth comes from the movement spacer and caseback. Genuine thickness is about 10 mm.
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Date window: genuine date sits at 3 o'clock with a stepped frame. Replica date fonts run wide or thin. The date wheel print can sit off center.
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Crown guard: the genuine guard has a sharp curve into the case. Replicas often show a soft edge or a gap at the lug.
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Dial print: check the Cartier script and the SWISS MADE text at 6 o'clock. Replica print can look thick or uneven.
Weight: most replicas weigh less than the genuine steel watch. A 42 mm steel watch on a bracelet has mass. A light feel is a sign of a quartz movement or a thin case.
Movement checks
Ask the seller for the movement type. Common replica options are a quartz movement and a clone of an ETA 2824 or a Miyota automatic. A quartz replica has a ticking second hand. The genuine 1904-PS MC has a smooth sweep at 8 beats per second. A clone automatic can also sweep, so check the caseback and the rotor engraving.
Genuine 1904-PS MC: 48-hour power reserve. Test the reserve. Wind the watch, set it down, and check after 24 hours. A short reserve points to a low-grade clone.
What to check before you buy
- Case diameter: measure across the case without the crown. It should read 42 mm.
- Case thickness: measure from the crystal top to the caseback. Target about 10 mm.
- Lug width: check the strap or bracelet fit. The genuine uses a set lug width for the 42 mm case.
- Dial layout: date at 3, Roman numerals, and the railroad minute track.
- Crown: blue spinel color and shape. The genuine cabochon has a deep blue tone.
- Caseback: engraving depth, reference number, and movement view if the model has one.
- Seller terms: ask for photos of the actual watch, not stock images. Ask about returns.
Limits
Replica specs vary by maker and batch. Cartier does not publish replica data. No replica is a genuine Cartier watch. Service and parts support differ. Buy from a seller with a clear return policy.