Cartier

Hello All!! This is my first post on the Watch Pro Site forum and I am very excited to be part of the community here. I've been lurking around for a while and have been reading lots of wonderful reviews that are posted here, especially those on Calibre de...  

how could i have forgotten?!!...  

and it's on my wrist since then> I wish I had that special edition box ...why they gave me only few books. -______-i...  

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... 

Well, there is no Cartier Flagshipstore in this small island. Oh Yes, I check my credit line before I enter. these are the only 2 Calibre de Cartier here,in northern Malaysia.So I tried both . I also like the black dial,May be it's because of the movie th...  

It's in Gurney Plaza along with the AP boutique right? - SJX

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 ! ... 

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

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 ... 

make it extremely compelling to make purchases there. I know first hand. - SJX

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

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).

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... 

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 ... 

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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... 

You posted great photos of your watch, love that close shot. GEO

i have to admit i never was a fan of ROMAN numerals , but this one brakes the rules for me .... such an attractive watch. you think one can practive the straps color changing to this watch? Faisal

I am waiting for Cartier to release a rubber strap so I can use this watch in a more sporty environment. The Calibre is currently my daily wearer and is holding up extremely well.

...the large size? Enjoy & best, T.

The size is perfect on my relatively large wrist! I wouldn't go for anything larger than 42mm though

a beautiful watch indeed! wear in the very best of health J

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 ... 

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... 

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 ... 

The watch really is something and I recommend you check it out in person. I'm sure you'll fall for it like I did.

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 on your purchase too! Do share some photos. - SJX

To be honest I've grown to like the unconventional date window, without it the watch would have too much blank space. Wear the watch in good health. I'm sure you're very proud of it as much as I do.

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... 

Get the Calibre for yourself and something else for your wife

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

I am glad you enjoyed the photos. I too love the blue crown, it screams Cartier's DNA very elegantly and discreetly.

Great photos of a beautiful Cartier. It looks great on your wrist. Regards, ED-209

I appreciate your compliment. Kind regards, Ben

Welcome to the forums and congrats on a beautiful Cartier! What an awesome souvenir from Paris! Cool lume shot! Definitely do a long term update to share with the rest of us. -MW

Great choices. I'm sure you will enjoy them a lot. I found after getting my first Cartier, I really became more interested in the brand, their history and their other offerings. Owning just one Cartier product can lead to an additiction : ) Great photos! ... 

the Calibre from Carter was a looker from SIHH..congrats! your excitement is infectious...enjoy!

I have bought one in Tokyo! Great watch! but it stopped 2 days later, sent to AS.

I am sorry to hear of your problem. I trust it has been resolved? - SJX

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 ... 

and fortunately you have other watches to wear in the mean time. Do share photos of your collection with us some time. - SJX

congrats. wht an experience, to buy at the paris boutique and at cheaper price then home country!! i had the opportunity to try one on the wrist few weeeks back. love the watch, but would be saving for a precious metal one.

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Awesome watch!! congrats on your acquisition!

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...

Black typically works better on sporty watches but the silver dial is my preferred choice too. - SJX