Carlos Torano Sr. A Visit By One Of The Industries Heavyweights

Yesterday, Barrister Cigars was visited by one of the cigar industries heavyweights, Carlos Torano Sr. During his short stay at the cigar store, he talked in front a crowd of twenty or so gentleman explaining his rise in the cigar business from a young man to where his company is today. Also we got a chance to do a question and answer session with him, which was great idea because everyone had questions about the cigar industry. Thank you Mr Torano for giving up your time to give us insight on the industry.

Cartier's Changing Faces...

Cartier has revealed a remarkable, limited edition version of its iconic Santos watches. This new timepiece, presented in a limited edition of twenty pieces, features an XL-sized 18K white gold case which is pave-set with round brilliant diamonds and the price is set at $300,000
The Santos Triple 100 watch is distinguished by its system of modulating dials, which allow one to choose between 3 elaborate "faces", merely by turning the crown. One face displays a classic Roman numeral layout, the next showcases a dazzling chessboard of round brilliant diamonds and black sapphires, and the final face reveals an intricately engraved tiger head, which in itself took more than 40 hours to create. The selection of faces took months of research and development, and is based upon white gold prisms whose tiny swiveling motions are controlled by miniaturized gear trains.
Ticking inside the Cartier Santos Triple 100 watch is the manually-wound 9610MC movement which has been skeletonized and extensively decorated by hand. A system of two mainspring barrels ensures a power reserve of 72 hours. The fine aesthetic details of this exclusive Cartier movement may be admired through a sapphire crystal exhibition window.