Cartier
Drive de Cartier Black Dial
WSNM0009
Cushion-cased refinement with a guilloché soul.
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Overview
The Drive de Cartier WSNM0009 presents Cartier's signature cushion-shaped case in stainless steel, paired with a black flinqué guilloché dial that gives the surface a rich, light-catching texture. Roman numerals — a Cartier hallmark — anchor the dial in the Maison's long tradition of legible, architecturally composed dress watches. The in-house Calibre 1904-PS MC provides the mechanical foundation for this refined 40 × 41 mm proposition.
History
The Drive de Cartier line was introduced in 2016, reviving the cushion-case silhouette that Cartier had explored across various eras of its history. The WSNM0009, with its black flinqué guilloché dial, sat among the collection's more formally dressed references, appealing to collectors who favoured depth of surface over plain lacquer. The reference remained in production through the early 2020s, representing a sustained commitment to the Drive line's dress-watch identity before the collection was eventually retired.
Notable points
- Cushion-shaped stainless steel case measuring 40 mm × 41 mm — a proportionally balanced form that sits comfortably between round and square.
- Black flinqué guilloché dial: an engine-turned technique applied beneath translucent enamel or lacquer, creating a three-dimensional shimmer across the surface.
- Roman numeral hour markers reflect Cartier's enduring typographic identity, consistent across the Maison's dress-watch lineage.
- Calibre 1904-PS MC is an in-house automatic movement developed by Cartier, underlining the brand's commitment to manufacture-level watchmaking.
- The Drive line was launched in 2016 as a modern reinterpretation of the cushion case, positioning itself as Cartier's primary dress-watch offering for that period.
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