titibluesg
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Calier problem
Unfortunately, not yet. But confident it will be soon.
I own 5 Cartier watches from the roadster to Tortue platinum. All great watches, only had a problem with the roadster where after 6 month the clips linking the case with the metallic strap started to be to weak.
Great choice!
By: skyrider007 : July 4th, 2010-11:27
Congratulations to you as well!!!! I wish they've given me a copy of that TimeWerke magazine May I ask where you bought your watch? If you bought it at the Paris boutique on Rue de la Paix then they should have given you the special edition box. Enjoy you...
:-D
By: arch_c : July 4th, 2010-20:47
Hello SJX, Wow ! you've been there ! Actually the AD near the AP boutique is a Rolex AD. There's another Cortina in the new wing of Gurney Plaza ,It was built in 2009. Are you living in SE Asia ? I'm so glad that at least Penang was once visited by you ! ...
Yes I am
By: SJX : July 4th, 2010-20:58
a few hours away in Singapore. I recognise the TimeWerke supplement as it was created by the team at Cartier SE Asia and Australia, led by Christopher Kilaniotis, in collaboration with TimeWerke. - SJX
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By: skyrider007 : July 5th, 2010-08:47
I am a SE Asia resident too! Bangkok to be exact. I went to the Cartier boutique at the Emporium Mall in Bangkok today and their retail price for the Calibre in SS is THB223,000 (around US$6,800). That's over 22% more than the Paris price I paid There is ...
You are absolute incorrect
By: Geo : July 5th, 2010-12:23
about your price comparison, Ben. The Official retail price for the steel 'Calibre de Cartier' watch is 4940.- euro including VAT. GEO This message has been edited by Geo on 2010-07-05 12:26:03 This message has been edited by Geo on 2010-07-05 12:26:50
Whoops
By: skyrider007 : July 5th, 2010-22:34
I must admit I did an unfair comparison! The list price I paid at the Paris boutique was €4,960 but I got around €600 back in VAT refund so that translates to roughly a 22% saving compared to the Thai price (VAT inclusive).
I misread your post a little
By: Geo : July 6th, 2010-05:50
to begin with and I was confused with the including- and without tax comparison. Since 22% difference is hard to believe. Most companies try to have the same prices all over the world and especially Cartier. But there are huge VAT differences over the wor...
I get you :D
By: skyrider007 : July 6th, 2010-08:13
The fair comparison would be as follow: List Price Bangkok - THB223,000 (€5,575 @ THB40 per one Euro)* Paris - €4,960** * 7% VAT included ** 19.6% VAT included Difference=€615 or THB24,600 (12% more expensive in Bangkok). If you plan to ...
Congrats to you as well!
By: SJX : July 4th, 2010-11:41
If you got TimeWerke you must have purchased it somewhere in SE Asia. That is an excellent publication and a good introduction to Cartier and its history. The 'special edition' box is only available if you purchase from Rue de la Paix boutique in Paris. E...
Congrats!
By: SJX : July 4th, 2010-11:33
You made a great choice, the silver Calibre de Cartier is the best looking of the bunch in my opinion. And where better to buy it than Rue de la Paix? As you already noted, the store is a wonderful place. I suppose you got the Goyard wallet from Paris as ...
^^
By: skyrider007 : July 5th, 2010-08:53
Thank you SJX! And yes the Goyard wallet was purchased in Paris on the same day I bought the Calibre watch (obviously at their flagship boutique on Saint Honores, a few minutes walk from Cartier). I did not actually want the wallet as I cannot justify the...
new cartier
By: docsnov : July 4th, 2010-12:00
Congratulations, beautiful watch! I just joined the site last week having purchased my first Cartier. I read a lot of posts and articles on the site before jumping in. Although I know this isn't true, I felt like l needed a watch to show some pics before ...
Congratulations
By: bah : July 4th, 2010-19:47
Nice purchase. Bought my Calibre in black from the Cartier boutique in the Left Bank a month ago and I thoroughly enjoy wearing it. Even the three date window is a nice feature, for it gives the dial a nice instrument feeling. Service was superb as well. ...
Congrats and great choice...
By: Rob : July 4th, 2010-21:59
on buying it from the Boutique. Getting the box with the logo showing its purchased there is just icing on the cake! The service/experience of doing so surely enhances the ownership of this piece. Enjoy and wear it in great health. Contemplating one for t...
Congrats!
By: dxboon : July 4th, 2010-22:37
I love your pictures! The crown on this watch is especially nice! You did a wonderful job capturing the elegance of this timepiece. I'm so happy for you! Thanks for coming out from lurking and joining us! Cheers, Daos
Calier problem
By: titibluesg : July 7th, 2010-17:23
Unfortunately, not yet. But confident it will be soon. I own 5 Cartier watches from the roadster to Tortue platinum. All great watches, only had a problem with the roadster where after 6 month the clips linking the case with the metallic strap started to ...
Great watch
By: ChrisG : March 21st, 2011-19:42
It is my first Cartier! Very nice watch... I wan undecided between the black and the silver dial but pull the trigger on the silver one... I thought that some of the dial details are not that clear on the black dial...