Tired of waiting, took my money elsewhere...incoming

[thewolfofmiddlesex]

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.