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nokaoi1 · 10 January 2023, 09:41 AM

Seriously considering one of these (not at MSRP) after trying on last week. Cant decide which model though?

ADLC Pros
AMAZING lume
Looks way cooler
ADLC Cons
ADLC possible scratching?
No bracelet possibly (but could switch out to rubber)
already have all black watch (Omega DSOTM OG)

SS Pros
can replace bezel if scratched
includes bracelet
can switch to leather
SS Cons
NO lume

Which would you choose and why?

BLACKHORSE 6 · 10 January 2023, 11:14 AM

My vote is ADLC, but it’s highly contingent if it scratches and how it will hold up over time. If the finish does scratch, can Cartier fix it during a service?

mspeed76 · 10 January 2023, 01:02 PM

the ADLC is far more attractive

scratches - the coating is very durable. whats more likely to happen is you scratch / dent of the stainless steel under it with the coating intact

Exiztence · 10 January 2023, 06:25 PM

Have you seen the new versions as well?

I think especially the blue would be good pick for you considering you would like bracelet and lume and can also replace the bezel if it gets scratched.

ap1 · 10 January 2023, 10:03 PM

There is green too!

KBM · 10 January 2023, 10:10 PM

I think the dlc is very cool. If you’re shopping for this in the 20’s range, have you considered a Girrard Perregueux laureato skeleton? It’s a little more money, but you get ceramic (no worries about the coating scratching), a hand finished caliber and a bracelet.

1William · 10 January 2023, 10:26 PM

SS. I think it is more versatile.

-dustin · 11 January 2023, 12:54 AM

I'd prefer the blued hands of the SS model.

Though, that DLC/ Stainless one with the lumed hands would be a close second.

vitalsigns · 11 January 2023, 12:57 AM

I would chose the SS version, which I think is a very nice Cartier, although somewhat dearly priced. The black DLC, while cool, would not age as well IMO. With the SS version, you also get the near-trademark Cartier bracelet which goes a long way in establishing the piece's distinctiveness.

nokaoi1 · 11 January 2023, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exiztence

Have you seen the new versions as well?

I think especially the blue would be good pick for you considering you would like bracelet and lume and can also replace the bezel if it gets scratched.

I dont think these new models have lume either according to Cartier website. Will call boutique to verify...

ButtButt · 11 January 2023, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nokaoi1

I dont think these new models have lume either according to Cartier website. Will call boutique to verify...

Please let us know what they say, these are starting to grow on me. It would be perfect if the black one had a bracelet or if the steel/coloured ones had lume.

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10 January 2023, 09:41 AM	#1
nokaoi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: phoenix Posts: 135	Cartier Santos Skeleton. Black (DLC) or SS? Seriously considering one of these (not at MSRP) after trying on last week. Cant decide which model though? ADLC Pros AMAZING lume Looks way cooler ADLC Cons ADLC possible scratching? No bracelet possibly (but could switch out to rubber) already have all black watch (Omega DSOTM OG) SS Pros can replace bezel if scratched includes bracelet can switch to leather SS Cons NO lume Which would you choose and why? Attached Images

10 January 2023, 10:10 PM	#6
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Cartier Santos Skeleton. Black (DLC) or SS? I think the dlc is very cool. If you’re shopping for this in the 20’s range, have you considered a Girrard Perregueux laureato skeleton? It’s a little more money, but you get ceramic (no worries about the coating scratching), a hand finished caliber and a bracelet.

10 January 2023, 11:14 AM	#2
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	My vote is ADLC, but it’s highly contingent if it scratches and how it will hold up over time. If the finish does scratch, can Cartier fix it during a service?

10 January 2023, 01:02 PM	#3
mspeed76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Watch: AP, RM Posts: 613	the ADLC is far more attractive scratches - the coating is very durable. whats more likely to happen is you scratch / dent of the stainless steel under it with the coating intact

10 January 2023, 06:25 PM	#4
Exiztence "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Prague, CZ Posts: 127	Have you seen the new versions as well? I think especially the blue would be good pick for you considering you would like bracelet and lume and can also replace the bezel if it gets scratched.

10 January 2023, 10:03 PM	#5
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	There is green too!

10 January 2023, 10:26 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	SS. I think it is more versatile.

11 January 2023, 12:54 AM	#8
-dustin 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,691	I'd prefer the blued hands of the SS model. Though, that DLC/ Stainless one with the lumed hands would be a close second.

11 January 2023, 12:57 AM	#9
vitalsigns "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 575	I would chose the SS version, which I think is a very nice Cartier, although somewhat dearly priced. The black DLC, while cool, would not age as well IMO. With the SS version, you also get the near-trademark Cartier bracelet which goes a long way in establishing the piece's distinctiveness.

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