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Limassoul · 27 January 2012, 05:17 PM

Hey,
I'm having a dilemma here and I think that the best of all people to ask about it is you guys.

Thing is, that for some time I've been thinking about selling the Rubber Santos. I think that it was always destined to be sold.. But after I found out that the model has been discontinued I made seconds thoughts because of price,rarity etc in the few years to come.

There is no direct need for the money, thank God, but thing is that... It is indeed a GORGEOUS watch and I wanted to buy it for years, believe me, but I haven't "fell in love" with it.. (if you know what i mean)...

Anyway just wanted to share so I could hear out your opinion as well.
Question is... would you consider it as a ...um... LIFETIME keeper..??
Thanks

RollieKid · 27 January 2012, 06:45 PM

There's always room for a Santos

VetteBandit · 27 January 2012, 10:43 PM

Go with your gut. Its not really a rare piece, if you want to find it again I'm sure you will.

p_mcgee · 28 January 2012, 01:26 AM

I'm not a big proponent of holding onto a watch that I never wear. Wish list is too long.

I like the Santos and will probably buy another XL Galbee at some point. However, Cartiers are mass produced, not sure about the 100 but most Santos are ETA based, resale value is average at best. Basically there is nothing special about them except for their appearance. So, not really buying the rarity argument with this one.

xblk33360 · 28 January 2012, 04:09 AM

i liked the Santos 100 XL, but i ended up getting the new Calibre de Cartier instead. and i LOVE my Calibre.

bewithabob · 28 January 2012, 04:40 AM

I love the fashion of the Cartier Santos XL Chrono… it's in my rotation...

asadtiger · 28 January 2012, 10:40 PM

I really like the Santos XL 100...go for what you like and will enjoy..if not, do not keep for future prospects..its a thing meant to be enjoyed in the present, just my opinion :)

DD GT3 RD · 29 January 2012, 03:46 AM

I have thought about selling mine due to the fact I want to buy a GMT travel watch but I think the Santos is so comfortable to wear. This was a Grey Edition

Limassoul · 31 January 2012, 08:40 AM

thanks for your input guys...
various decisions have been taken the past few days because as said above, wish list is too long for something to be sitting around waiting for "some-day"..

anyway here are some pics i took the other night as well as a wrist one!
thanks again

27 January 2012, 05:17 PM	#1
Limassoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Geo Location: Cyprus Watch: AP Posts: 33	Cartier Santos XL 100.. Hey, I'm having a dilemma here and I think that the best of all people to ask about it is you guys. Thing is, that for some time I've been thinking about selling the Rubber Santos. I think that it was always destined to be sold.. But after I found out that the model has been discontinued I made seconds thoughts because of price,rarity etc in the few years to come. There is no direct need for the money, thank God, but thing is that... It is indeed a GORGEOUS watch and I wanted to buy it for years, believe me, but I haven't "fell in love" with it.. (if you know what i mean)... Anyway just wanted to share so I could hear out your opinion as well. Question is... would you consider it as a ...um... LIFETIME keeper..?? Thanks

27 January 2012, 06:45 PM	#2
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Down under Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 567	There's always room for a Santos __________________ “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” — Howard Stark

27 January 2012, 10:43 PM	#3
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Go with your gut. Its not really a rare piece, if you want to find it again I'm sure you will. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

28 January 2012, 04:40 AM	#6
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	I love the fashion of the Cartier Santos XL Chrono… it's in my rotation... Attached Images __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

28 January 2012, 01:26 AM	#4
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	I'm not a big proponent of holding onto a watch that I never wear. Wish list is too long. I like the Santos and will probably buy another XL Galbee at some point. However, Cartiers are mass produced, not sure about the 100 but most Santos are ETA based, resale value is average at best. Basically there is nothing special about them except for their appearance. So, not really buying the rarity argument with this one.

28 January 2012, 04:09 AM	#5
xblk33360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Watch: DJ II, Calibre. Posts: 68	i liked the Santos 100 XL, but i ended up getting the new Calibre de Cartier instead. and i LOVE my Calibre.

28 January 2012, 10:40 PM	#7
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	I really like the Santos XL 100...go for what you like and will enjoy..if not, do not keep for future prospects..its a thing meant to be enjoyed in the present, just my opinion :)

29 January 2012, 03:46 AM	#8
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	I have thought about selling mine due to the fact I want to buy a GMT travel watch but I think the Santos is so comfortable to wear. This was a Grey Edition

31 January 2012, 08:40 AM	#9
Limassoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Geo Location: Cyprus Watch: AP Posts: 33	thanks for your input guys... various decisions have been taken the past few days because as said above, wish list is too long for something to be sitting around waiting for "some-day".. anyway here are some pics i took the other night as well as a wrist one! thanks again

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