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29 November 2020, 09:27 AM
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Real Name: Neil
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Tired of waiting, took my money elsewhere...incoming
Hi all, having been on Rolex AD lists for over 2 years with no joy in obtaining a GMT Ceramic Pepsi, I thought I'd go and purchase a Tudor Black Bay 58 blue - I piece I also really like. I was disappointed. I never thought I'd have to get on a list for a Tudor. What was worse, one AD said they'll consider me for one but will need to look at my purchase history at the store. I was taken aback... I'm sure it's been said before, but the fact that a company was in a position of deciding weather they would provide me with a product that I'd be paying for was, I feel, disrespectful. This didn't sit well with me and decided to look at other brands, brands whose distributors would show some respect for their paying customers. Enough ranting, I needed to get that off my chest.
In the end, I revisited Cartier. Previously, I'd never been a fan of their offerings, looking a bit oldy worldy and dainty to me. When passing by a boutique, I noticed The Santos de Cartier in steel with a black ADLC bezel. It really stood out to me - had to try it on. When I did, I was sold. It felt so natural on my wrist, svelte, but bold at the same time. I loved the screws on the bracelet and bezel. It gave the curved, slim body an elegant yet industrial look - something I hadn't seen Cartier execute well before. It was also great that it came with a rubber strap which changed the look to much more casual. Roll on a few weeks, the watch arrived yesterday. Here are some photos along with the other watches in my collection. Hope you enjoy. I'm sure I'm not the only one who have spent their money away from Rolex due to the way I feel they are treating their customers. Customers who really love their designs and would buy them if only they were available. Lifes too short to wait years for a watch, and on principle, I wouldn't feel comfortable paying over the retail price.
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116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. |
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29 November 2020, 09:33 AM
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Nice collection!
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29 November 2020, 09:36 AM
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That's a nice Santos. Love that reverse dial with white numerals.
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29 November 2020, 09:40 AM
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nice and great choice
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29 November 2020, 09:41 AM
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I love the new Santos. I’ve been toying with purchasing one myself.
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29 November 2020, 09:45 AM
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Congrats Just bought my first Cartier blue santos couple weeks ago. Never had even really looked at brand I’m So tired of these Rolex ad games.
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29 November 2020, 09:54 AM
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I love it. And totally agree to explore so much more out there!!
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29 November 2020, 10:05 AM
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Looks fantastic! I recently picked up this Girard Perregaux Laureato. I still own and love Rolex but there are some outstanding watches out there.
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29 November 2020, 10:09 AM
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That GP looks fantastic!
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29 November 2020, 10:11 AM
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That Santos looks incredible on you. Enjoy!
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29 November 2020, 10:14 AM
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Great looking piece, enjoy!
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29 November 2020, 10:23 AM
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Good move. I like Cartier. 15 years ago they had over produced their product but they have recovered pretty nicely.
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29 November 2020, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Miami, FL
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That Cartier is a beauty!
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29 November 2020, 11:28 AM
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Lots of history with the Santos. The first wristwatch.
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29 November 2020, 11:34 AM
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Really great addition to your collection-looking very balanced at the moment :)
Congrats! |
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29 November 2020, 11:37 AM
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Beautiful watch.
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29 November 2020, 12:39 PM
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Real Name: Robert
Location: Lone Star State
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Looks great. Do you have a picture of the rubber strap?
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29 November 2020, 12:52 PM
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Great incoming, similar to you I bought an omega
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29 November 2020, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Like the Cartier Santos. Have not bought or sought a Rolex in a couple of years.
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29 November 2020, 01:11 PM
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Congrats, and I second the rubber strap pic!
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29 November 2020, 01:14 PM
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Very nice, congrats! Was WOS your former AD?
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29 November 2020, 03:13 PM
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Great choice
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29 November 2020, 03:17 PM
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Interesting to see what else is out there when we look beyond Rolex.
Cartier has come out with some good looking pieces. Santos has been growing on me. Nice pick-up. |
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29 November 2020, 03:59 PM
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Real Name: Jay
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Cartier is a stunner, great great choice!
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30 November 2020, 02:15 AM
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Oozes class
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30 November 2020, 02:23 AM
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Real Name: Bill
Location: NYC
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That Cartier is a beautiful piece. I had the opportunity to try one on and it was very comfortable. Congrats!
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30 November 2020, 03:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Real Name: Mariusz
Location: Poland, EU
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I also thought about that Santos - a nice sports piece. Congratulations on your purchase and the entire collection - it's great.
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30 November 2020, 03:45 AM
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Congratulations.
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30 November 2020, 05:16 AM
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Location: Toronto
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Beautiful watch
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30 November 2020, 06:40 AM
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Luckily, my Rolex AD is also a Cartier retailer, too. I picked up the full ADLC version (WSSA0039) a couple of months ago and love it.
Like you, after trying it on, I knew it was coming home with me! |
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