The fake Cle de Cartier medium captures the unmistakable key-crown profile Cartier introduced in 2015, and it does so in the most wearable size of the line. If you want the look of a modern Cartier dress watch without the boutique markup, this is the reference most buyers start with. Below is a plain rundown of what you get, how it wears, and how it ships.
Key Features
- Signature key-shaped crown (the "cle") topped with a blue spinel-style cabochon
- Medium 35mm case diameter with a slim, curved profile that slips under a cuff
- Sculpted lugs and rounded case flanks that mirror the original silhouette
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, or coated mineral on entry builds, with anti-glare treatment
- Automatic or quartz movement options, with sweeping seconds on automatic versions
- Silvered opaline or guilloche-look dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands
- Leather strap in black, brown, or blue with a folding deployant clasp
- Water resistance rated for hand washing and rain, not swimming
Materials and Specifications
Most medium Cle replicas use a 316L stainless steel case, polished on the flanks and lightly brushed on the caseback, with optional gold-tone plating for a warmer look. Case dimensions land near 35mm across and roughly 10mm thick, with an 18mm to 20mm lug width, so straps are easy to swap. The crown sits flush against the case at 3 o'clock and functions normally for winding and time setting. Dial printing, applied indices, and hand finishing vary by build tier; the higher tiers use a genuine sapphire crystal and a decorated automatic movement with a 38 to 42 hour power reserve.
Shipping and Returns
Orders ship free with tracking, usually within one to two business days, in plain discreet packaging with no branding on the outside. Every watch is inspected and timed before it leaves the warehouse, and returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery in unworn condition for a refund or exchange. If anything arrives damaged or off, contact support first and a replacement is sent at no extra cost.
What size is the medium Cle de Cartier?
Medium refers to the 35mm case, which sits between the 31mm small and the 40mm large. It fits wrists from roughly 6 to 7.5 inches comfortably.
Does the key-shaped crown actually work?
Yes. The crown pulls out and rotates to set the time and wind the movement, exactly as on the original design.
How close is it to the genuine watch?
From normal viewing distance the case shape, dial layout, and crown detail read very close to the real thing. Up close, the movement, gold content, and finishing differ, which is the whole reason the price is lower.