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A Santos Dumont on the wrist
I have been looking for a dress watch for a while (as I have no pressure, the pace is leisurely) and accidentally stumbled upon the Cartier Santos Dumont. A much more minimalist case than the regular Cartier Santos watches, a wonderfully thin Piaget 430P hand wind movement, a very thin case overall and a fairly understated appearance (as far as a Cartier can be that).
Nothing outlandish - no blued hands, exotic materials (standard white gold case)... The secret sign at 7 o'clock and that's about it
Still, a lovely watch, fits like a glove - definitely one that will get into the circle of more likely candidates!
Nothing outlandish - no blued hands, exotic materials (standard white gold case)... The secret sign at 7 o'clock and that's about it
Still, a lovely watch, fits like a glove - definitely one that will get into the circle of more likely candidates!
It fits perfectly on your wrist
That kind of watch that you forget having on,once you start to wear it
Prefer the XXL version…
…the loss of the detailed bezel, lumed hands, and case thickness all adds up to something that has all of the appeal, but lesser taste, of a diet/lite version of your favourite drink.
Sometimes, less is definitely more, but this isn’t one of those times.
Depends on the use for me
For a dress watch I prefer it this way. But if our tastes did not differ, the hobby would be boring
So you pulled the trigger?
While we are at it how about complement this with fathers quartz watch?
Looking good
Cheers
D
Looking good
Cheers
D
No, still in the decision phase...
As for my father's watch, it will take a couple of weeks I suppose
That is a really nice watch. I thought to buy one some months ago. Just a little drawback, it has a solid back... but it is not crippling ;-)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
That it does
Which is a shame but then it fits the dress watch definition, too... Would not be a killer argument for me, though.
Well, as I can see thanks to your last posts, you are ready for a new toy :-)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
My wife will not take it too kindly if I overdo it...
And she is the much better shot
My wife stopped to tell me something after the 10th watches I think ;-)
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
Never show her the least weakness my friend if you want to win :-)))
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
You could not do better
This version of the Santos Dumont and especially in white is stunning. The smooth bezel without the screws is inspired from a version from the thirties. Enjoy!
Whatever people (watchnerds) will (righteously) say or think about Cartier watches (movements not in-house wise etc), it is and remains a very 'old money' watch brand. Chic. [nt]
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