Thecartier W20098D6is more-or-less self explanatory. It contains an in-house made Cartier caliber 68F5 automatic movement with a 12 hour flyback chronograph, big date complication, and of course, the time. The movement is sweet looking, finished in dark tones with a sporty strip of carbon fiber on the automatic rotor. However, it only has a 40 hour power reserve, which falls a bit short ofcartier W69013Z2's longer 5-Santos long power reserves on other models. Having said that, this isn't uncommon for chronograph movements.

The dial does not have a running seconds hand, but to see the seconds one need only activate the chronograph. The dial layout is elegant and most of it is matte finished to match the case. The hands and hour markers are, however, polished. Some of the little details are fun, such as the digital font used for the big date discs and thehttp://www.syrauto.com/best-cartier-ballon-bleu-w69013z2-replica-watches-6r3w.htmlsubdial design. The hands however, while properly-sized, only have lume on the tips and really don't need to be partially skeletonized, in my opinion.

At 43.5mm wide, the case is a nice, sporty size and wears a bit on the larger side thanks to the larger and longer lugs. The case is in sandblasted titanium and the quality is, of course, up to Cartier standards. One of the things people don't know about the L-Evolution case is that the lugs are designed to be removed and replaced with others made out of different materials. I don't know if Cartier has taken advantage of this much, but the idea remains sound and is an interesting piece of watch lore. On the wrist the L-Evolution is comfortable, albeit unique in its design–separating itself from the rest of what Cartier produces, as well as other racing watches out there. Perhaps my favorite elements are the chronograph pushers and crown. Attached to the case of this particular L-Evolution model is really nice matte alligator strap on a rubber lining.

Rolex is the luxury watch for everyone, Cartier is among those brands trying to be a luxury watch for certain people. And that works for a product that is exclusive by nature. It is also great for a consumer, because when they find those products that really appeal to their own needs and tastes, and not everyone's, there is more often than not a stronger emotional connection to them.

The Cartier Santos 100 isn't the only watch that fits well with a Lamborghini, but it works pretty well and I am curious to see how the relationship between the two luxury brands continues to evolve. It may stay strictly in the world of the Super Trofeo, or it might extend out a bit more–but don't expect to see dual-branded timepieces, because I think the two brands know better.

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