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thewolfofmiddlesex · 29 November 2020, 09:27 AM

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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fskywalker · 29 November 2020, 09:33 AM

Nice collection!

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Onikage · 29 November 2020, 09:36 AM

That's a nice Santos. Love that reverse dial with white numerals.

sambb · 29 November 2020, 09:40 AM

nice and great choice

scottlech · 29 November 2020, 09:41 AM

I love the new Santos. I’ve been toying with purchasing one myself.

Rrpdc · 29 November 2020, 09:45 AM

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.

NYG1121 · 29 November 2020, 09:54 AM

I love it. And totally agree to explore so much more out there!!

Maiden · 29 November 2020, 10:05 AM

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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Golfguy77 · 29 November 2020, 10:09 AM

That GP looks fantastic!

Pw92676 · 29 November 2020, 10:11 AM

That Santos looks incredible on you. Enjoy!

KBM · 29 November 2020, 10:14 AM

Great looking piece, enjoy!

HideMyWalletPlease · 29 November 2020, 10:23 AM

Good move. I like Cartier. 15 years ago they had over produced their product but they have recovered pretty nicely.

tudorbaja27 · 29 November 2020, 10:50 AM

That Cartier is a beauty!

utc66 · 29 November 2020, 11:28 AM

Lots of history with the Santos. The first wristwatch.

chadwick4eva · 29 November 2020, 11:34 AM

Really great addition to your collection-looking very balanced at the moment :)

Congrats!

Alcan · 29 November 2020, 11:37 AM

Beautiful watch.

texasmade · 29 November 2020, 12:39 PM

Looks great. Do you have a picture of the rubber strap?

henrylee · 29 November 2020, 12:52 PM

Great incoming, similar to you I bought an omega

scarlet knight · 29 November 2020, 01:01 PM

Like the Cartier Santos. Have not bought or sought a Rolex in a couple of years.

trippinjimmy · 29 November 2020, 01:11 PM

Congrats, and I second the rubber strap pic!

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jamestucker · 29 November 2020, 01:14 PM

Very nice, congrats! Was WOS your former AD?

ap1 · 29 November 2020, 03:13 PM

Great choice

GoingPlaces · 29 November 2020, 03:17 PM

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.

PBJ1925 · 29 November 2020, 03:59 PM

Cartier is a stunner, great great choice!

Burlington · 30 November 2020, 02:15 AM

Oozes class

BigAppleBill · 30 November 2020, 02:23 AM

That Cartier is a beautiful piece. I had the opportunity to try one on and it was very comfortable. Congrats!

mario1971 · 30 November 2020, 03:34 AM

I also thought about that Santos - a nice sports piece. Congratulations on your purchase and the entire collection - it's great.

1William · 30 November 2020, 03:45 AM

Congratulations.

nickyvu · 30 November 2020, 05:16 AM

Beautiful watch
Congrats

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Theothergreg · 30 November 2020, 06:40 AM

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!

29 November 2020, 09:27 AM	#1
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 224	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. 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg 6.jpg __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Fluted, Jubilee WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier SBGH273 SS Grand Seiko PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

29 November 2020, 09:33 AM	#2
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,601	Nice collection! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

29 November 2020, 09:36 AM	#3
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	That's a nice Santos. Love that reverse dial with white numerals. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

29 November 2020, 10:05 AM	#8
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Looks fantastic! I recently picked up this Girard Perregaux Laureato. I still own and love Rolex but there are some outstanding watches out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

29 November 2020, 10:50 AM	#13
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	That Cartier is a beauty! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

29 November 2020, 09:40 AM	#4
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,287	nice and great choice

29 November 2020, 09:41 AM	#5
scottlech "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	I love the new Santos. I’ve been toying with purchasing one myself.

29 November 2020, 09:45 AM	#6
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	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.

29 November 2020, 09:54 AM	#7
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,767	I love it. And totally agree to explore so much more out there!!

29 November 2020, 10:09 AM	#9
Golfguy77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Posts: 123	That GP looks fantastic!

29 November 2020, 10:11 AM	#10
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	That Santos looks incredible on you. Enjoy!

29 November 2020, 10:14 AM	#11
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,388	Great looking piece, enjoy!

29 November 2020, 10:23 AM	#12
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Good move. I like Cartier. 15 years ago they had over produced their product but they have recovered pretty nicely.

29 November 2020, 11:28 AM	#14
utc66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DC Watch: 16600, PAM112,EZM1 Posts: 463	Lots of history with the Santos. The first wristwatch.

29 November 2020, 11:34 AM	#15
chadwick4eva "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: United States Posts: 103	Really great addition to your collection-looking very balanced at the moment :) Congrats!

29 November 2020, 11:37 AM	#16
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Beautiful watch. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

29 November 2020, 12:39 PM	#17
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	Looks great. Do you have a picture of the rubber strap?

29 November 2020, 12:52 PM	#18
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Great incoming, similar to you I bought an omega __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

29 November 2020, 01:01 PM	#19
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,143	Like the Cartier Santos. Have not bought or sought a Rolex in a couple of years.

29 November 2020, 01:11 PM	#20
trippinjimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: The Good Life Posts: 3,086	Congrats, and I second the rubber strap pic! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2020, 01:14 PM	#21
jamestucker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: England Posts: 569	Very nice, congrats! Was WOS your former AD?

29 November 2020, 03:13 PM	#22
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	Great choice

29 November 2020, 03:17 PM	#23
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	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.

29 November 2020, 03:59 PM	#24
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,256	Cartier is a stunner, great great choice!

30 November 2020, 02:15 AM	#25
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Oozes class __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

30 November 2020, 02:23 AM	#26
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	That Cartier is a beautiful piece. I had the opportunity to try one on and it was very comfortable. Congrats!

30 November 2020, 03:34 AM	#27
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland Watch: Rolex, ALS Posts: 2,485	I also thought about that Santos - a nice sports piece. Congratulations on your purchase and the entire collection - it's great.

30 November 2020, 03:45 AM	#28
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,718	Congratulations.

30 November 2020, 05:16 AM	#29
nickyvu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 159	Beautiful watch Congrats Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

30 November 2020, 06:40 AM	#30
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	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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