Cartier Santos for a special occasion

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24th May 2018, 22:59
Fredamens

Cartier Santos for a special occasion

I fancy treating myself to something new for a special occasion and seeing a my partner has Santos Galbee I fancy the new Santos for myself. Anyone have one?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6ae8383f3d.jpg

I know these can take a bath in respect of residuals so what could I expect to get one new for new ? I would go for the mid size and its RRP is £5350.

Anyone know what a realistic discount would be or better still an AD where they can get me a decent discount.

Thanks in advance.

Fred

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24th May 2018, 23:00
tz-uk73

Hi Fredamens, does it need to be on bracelet or would croc do?
24th May 2018, 23:05
Fredamens

Don’t really mind I would have to take a look

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24th May 2018, 23:23
JGJG

I like these; they show a pleasing streak of individuality, are what they are, and don’t seem to have become tainted with “Instagram cool” unlike many other archetypal men’s watch styles.

Go for it!
24th May 2018, 23:29
Minutes

I really like these. I tried one on last week and was surprised at how much I liked it... I found it very comfortable too.

I've no idea what discount you could look for though. Talking about Instagram, I saw a post of the famous footballer, Icardi, wearing one of these. It's not surprising though, it looks great.

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24th May 2018, 23:30
Minutes

I think the only negatives are the distance between crown and crown guards, and blue hands.

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24th May 2018, 23:31
Minutes

I should have mentioned I tried the stainless steel bracelet when I said it was comfortable

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25th May 2018, 07:45
Fredamens

I agree I think they are liked, what I don’t like is the potential drop in value once purchased - hence why I would like a discount or to take one used, albeit a bit soon for that. I appreciate and know watches depreciate but hopefully something off from the start will help.

I have found somewhere to get one 10% off but I was hoping for more.

Hopefully the community can help.

Cheers Fred

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25th May 2018, 08:02
Exiztence

I think you get both bracelet and the pretty hermesesque strap, they have the fancy new quickstrap change mechanism and personally I can't decide if it looks better on leather or steel.
25th May 2018, 08:14
Fredamens

I have tried it on and they both look great. It also has a quick bracelet adjustment, removing links is a doddle.

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25th May 2018, 08:17
tz-uk73

I'll drop you a pm as I know a dealer selling one.
25th May 2018, 08:30
Strchr03

I also tried one of these on the other day. The mid size is lovely. Very much thinking about it for later in the year.

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25th May 2018, 08:48
Fredamens

Quote:

Originally Posted by tz-uk73

I'll drop you a pm as I know a dealer selling one.

Appreciated I will take a look

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25th May 2018, 09:02
Fredamens

Cartier Santos for a special occasion

Quote:

Originally Posted by tz-uk73

I'll drop you a pm as I know a dealer selling one.

tz-uk73 your inbox in full and I cannot access the link for some reason. I have PM’ed you.

Cheers Fred

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25th May 2018, 09:03
Fredamens

Cartier Santos for a special occasion

tz-uk73 your inbox in full and I cannot access the link for some reason. I have PM’ed you.

Cheers Fred

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25th May 2018, 09:48
tz-uk73

These wear well on the croc straps too. Slightly small for my personal tastes on my 7.25-7.5 wrist but make a refreshing and classic change to big hunks of diver steel.

http://i.imgur.com/7LrWNJq.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vrA2aSf.jpg
25th May 2018, 10:55
Fredamens

Looks great thanks

I am still going to peruse the new Basal release so any info on discounts please let me know.

Cheers

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25th May 2018, 11:50
Kelv_w

The new santos has caught my eye too. I'll have to try one out. Really like the interchangeable strap.
25th May 2018, 11:55
mycroft

There's a new one listed on Chrono24 for £4,815 in the UK...

Simon
25th May 2018, 12:21
Fredamens

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycroft

There's a new one listed on Chrono24 for £4,815 in the UK...

Simon

Thanks Simon
I saw that it’s from The Watch Source. I asked them if they could do more than 10% and they said unfortunately not.

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25th May 2018, 21:05
Fredamens

A typical discount, any help appreciated
Cheers

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29th May 2018, 19:49
Fredamens

I will give this a little bump. Anyone know an AD that would provide a decent discount?

Cheers

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21st July 2018, 16:28
Fredamens

Hi all

Going to give this one last bump. I want to buy one and the best I can see (the watch source) is 10%.

Any one know where I can get a better discount? I would have thought 20% was more likely or an I going crazy.

Thanks all

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22nd July 2018, 00:55
Kitz

20% off at Harrington and Hallworth in Wilmslow

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22nd July 2018, 00:56
Kitz

At the moment anyway ..Sale on

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22nd July 2018, 10:05
Tinker

This is the Cartier Santos Dumont. The rest are derived from it. Cartier identify it as the original design by calling it 'Collection Privee'. Here it's in platinum.

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/026.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/035.jpg
22nd July 2018, 10:13
Fredamens

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitz

At the moment anyway ..Sale on

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Cheers. Do you have a link?

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22nd July 2018, 15:03
Strnglwhank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

This is the Cartier Santos Dumont. The rest are derived from it. Cartier identify it as the original design by calling it 'Collection Privee'. Here it's in platinum.

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/026.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/035.jpg

Only one I’d buy - I think it has an F Piguet derived movement of memory serves.

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23rd July 2018, 09:37
Tinker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strnglwhank

Only one I’d buy - I think it has an F Piguet derived movement of memory serves.

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Yep. Proper horology.
25th July 2018, 20:08
Yorkshiremadmick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

This is the Cartier Santos Dumont. The rest are derived from it. Cartier identify it as the original design by calling it 'Collection Privee'. Here it's in platinum.

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/026.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/035.jpg

Now that could be classed as a dress watch and rightly so!
Thanks for sharing!

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25th July 2018, 20:52
adg31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

This is the Cartier Santos Dumont. The rest are derived from it. Cartier identify it as the original design by calling it 'Collection Privee'. Here it's in platinum.

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/026.jpg

http://people.timezone.com/staff/Bou.../IDTwo/035.jpg

Irrespective of metal type that is simply gorgeous

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27th July 2018, 19:19
Fredamens

It’s certainly is. Now can anyone get me a decent discount ha ha

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27th July 2018, 20:25
galewis

Sorry for the hijack, but I think I’ve decided to go with a Santos as well. Whilst I really like the new strap change feature, I can’t help but think that the new case design with the slender shoulder profile and smaller indices, make it look too dressy.

I prefer the older version with the black bordered white hands which looked altogether more ‘butch’, giving the whole watch a more versatile appeal to my eyes.

So I’m going to try and find a dealer with older stock. I don’t care for the bracelet either... too many screws for me.

I don’t understand the model numbers though. I want the largest ss model, non chrono. So if anyone knows which model no. that is, I’d be grateful for the info.

Gary
27th July 2018, 21:36
Robsmck

I have a tank francaise which I never wear. To be fair, 3 kids under 7 means I don't get out much so no real need for a dress watch, and I now have a 231 that covers that base. Still a nice timepiece tho. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...af10f34f93.jpg

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28th July 2018, 17:17
McBeardy

I have the older style Santos 100 on my wish list. Love the history & something that can be causal but semi smart. Unsure whether the 38mm would be the correct size, I’m hoping it is, as the XL looks huge in picture. Second hand prices seem to be holding firm & not many turning up. Doubt it will be until next summer for me.

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1st August 2018, 23:29
Davis

I think this is my 4th Santos, Got my first one back in the mid 90's, I definitely prefer this incarnation to the current one.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psv6h8tzsg.jpg
2nd August 2018, 13:00
jonny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

I think this is my 4th Santos, Got my first one back in the mid 90's, I definitely prefer this incarnation to the current one.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psv6h8tzsg.jpg

That’s stunning, is it the mid size one or full size?
2nd August 2018, 13:34
Bernard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robsmck

I have a tank francaise which I never wear. To be fair, 3 kids under 7 means I don't get out much so no real need for a dress watch, and I now have a 231 that covers that base. Still a nice timepiece tho. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...af10f34f93.jpg

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Piaget P212 movement with perpetual calendar.
Also used by Baume et Mercier.
2nd August 2018, 22:10
Davis

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny

That’s stunning, is it the mid size one or full size?

Thats the full size
2nd August 2018, 23:04
Fredamens

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis

I think this is my 4th Santos, Got my first one back in the mid 90's, I definitely prefer this incarnation to the current one.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psv6h8tzsg.jpg

What is the model number of that beauty

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28th September 2018, 23:58
MarkO

Bump for the Santos.
I tried on both the midsize and large today .
Really liked the midsize on the bracelet, the large certainly has more heft and also date .
Best I could do was £4565 and £4990 respectively.
23rd June 2019, 10:28
Olives

Another vote for the santos
I tried on the latest incarnation and it kinda looked too dressy for me, even the dark blue dial just didn't hit the spot. However I tried on the old 100xl chrono and it really looked great. A big lump of steel is not to everyone's taste but it really has a great wow factor.

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