Reply With QuoteUp to you mate, depends whether or not you want to look like an ageing European homosexual.
Hi all
Looking for some advice.
I have what I believe is a mid - size Cartier Cougar in S'S with a quartz movement.
Would it be worth having a service and a refurbish.
Up to you mate, depends whether or not you want to look like an ageing European homosexual.
Thanks for the advice.Originally Posted by Papa Hotel
I am in fact an ageing European heterosexual. ...
You'll want a Hublot then.
Damn, just got a JLC GRD.
Looks like I'm on the hunt for a new watch...
Rubbish. Gays are usually far better dressed than straights!
Yes, I would have thought so if you like the watch.
Economically speaking I wouldn't have thought that the watch's value would be increased massively by getting it serviced (as long as it is currently working).
I do like it, it's light weight on the wrist and unobtrusive to wear. Was just wondering if a service and refurbishment would freshen it up.
Any recommendations on who to contact for the work.
Is it working at the moment?
Yes it works.
Not Cartier, unless you enjoy hobbies like feeding strawberries to donkeys
A Cartier service is about £280 (from Cartier) and your watch will come back looking like new.
Personally if you like it, then I think its represents good value for money as the watch is worth about £750 -£900.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Thanks, might drop it off at the Bond street store when I'm next in town.
That.
Cartier service is more reasonably priced than most and has a good rep.
I had a Tank Francaise Chrono serviced by Cartier and they did a superb job, I think it was about £500 from memory though
Just called Cartier and they quote a "complete service" just over £300.
When I had a Santos I found Cartier servicing charges very reasonable, I had a final bill lower than the estimate. Plus there is the added bonus you receive a guarantee and receipt (showing the watch's serial number) which is great for provenance when you want to sell.
Looks like a Cartier service is on the cards...
If only I could get that from the NHS!
Go private....
What size is that watch? It kind of looks like a ladies watch to me.
33mm...definitely a ladies watch by today's standards...
If it is working I would leave it or perhaps get someone to polish if necessary. 33 mm is rather small and I doubt it is worth as much as the service would cost. I would check out Ebay for value of the particular model. It seems the Panthere and Santos and Tank are the Cartier's that hold there value best.
I always advocate keeping a mechanical watch serviced and maintained, but I`m not at all convinced with quartz movements. I`d keep using it till it either started eating batteries or stopping intermittently. That's a sign that it needs stripping, cleaning and re-oiling. There's nothing that can be done to prolong the life of the circuit, and unless a new circuit was fitted as a matter of course I`d be reluctant to pay money to have the watch serviced.
Refinishing should be straightforward unless the watch has a beadblasted finish.
Paul
Update - the wife picked her Cartier Santos (Quartz) up this weekend from Mallory's in Bath, having had a Cartier service ------ £238!!
Looks brand new. Which is amazing given its over 20 years old.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Told ya! Excellent, pleased to hear it.
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