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Pasha Day & Night 42mm - 4 months agoDear Martin, Belated Happy New Year to you and other Cartier admirers/lovers/fundis. I am the proud owner of a very special piece :- The dial is the most intriguing part, and I love the fact that the rosette radiates out to the square, forming a perfect matrix. What did Da Vinci call it? The perfect square, or something like that. And I love the iconic font used for the big date!by sangfung - Cartier Let's go shopping in Amsterdam! - 4 months agoThank you GEO for a lovely report and some gorgeous photos. It makes me want to fly to Amsterdam tomorrow. The boutique layout is quite familiar. I suppose that's what all the big brands do - to have a uniform look. Well done.by sangfung - Cartier Rotonde de Cartier - 5 months agoLovely and desirable. Now, isn't this the enlarged Solo and Rotonde models with the steel back? I tried one on at the local boutique. But I am afraid the price has gone up a bit since the first Solo gold + steel.by sangfung - Cartier Antiquorum Cartiers - 5 months agoI LOVE them all! In fact, sometime I don't know why we collect lesser models, with a total value of about the same as one of these beauties, when we should concentrate our resources on one of them instead! I particularly love the Maxi!!! Santa? Are you listening to me?by sangfung - Cartier Calibre - 6 months agoAs they English say, 'feast or famine!' - another new watch? I think it is a push for more market share in the medium price segment. I am not complaining although I am not a big fan of the Calibre. In my humble opinion the Calibre is the least exciting design in the last 10 years. Still, some people like the rugged look. Well, I do like the all steel bracelet. And that movement!by sangfung - Cartier Two tone Tank Anglaise - 6 months agoGEO you beat me to it! I have been invited to the local launch of the new Tanks (including of course the Tank Solo XL, Ronde XL etc.) only next week! So, yours is a pre-preview for me. I love the steel and pink gold combination more than the previous two tones of yellow gold and steel. The warmth of the pink gold comes through more. I also think the XL is too large! It doesn't sit comfortably onby sangfung - Cartier Thank you Jack! - 6 months agoIncredible! I wonder if one day carbon crystal will be used more commercially? I mean, not long ago tourbillon and other high end technology were out of financial bounds of most mortals like me! It seems that new materials come out of the lab each year, challenging our traditional sense of what a watch should look and feel like. More please!by sangfung - Cartier Juste un clou - 6 months agoLove his work! For some reason gold in black and white photos stand out more than colour photos! Strange isn't it. When I wear my Clou I am quite conscious of others' stare, but thankfully they are all admirers!by sangfung - Cartier Diamonds for glamour - 6 months agoHa. I like disagreement! Personally I would prefer to wear a diamond watch (I haven't got one yet) for a more formal affair. I can absolutely see myself wearing one after 5pm for a cocktail, or even after work, but I may feel uncomfortable. However, when I travel overseas, I am more inclined to dress up and be more glamourous, so I update my post by saying I would wear a diamond watch when I am nby sangfung - Cartier Diamond and men - 6 months agoI am not sure if the XL is the right diamond watch for me, because I have got the CPCP pink gold version sans diamonds of course. But if I have to have diamonds with my watch, then I agree with GEO - I will choose white gold. Somehow the white of the metal sets off well against the white of the stones. In fact, even for ladies' jewellery I'd prefer them in white gold with diamonds, because the yeby sangfung - Cartier Thanks Pedro! - 6 months agoI think the dial in any watch is a big selling point. I have seen a lot of very complicated watches on the market, and although they are sought after and serve some or other sporting purposes (diving, polo etc) I prefer a more classic dial. Clear but informative. The big date on this Pasha reminds me a little of my much coveted watch the Zeitwerk by Lange. I believe GEO has one, but am not sure.by sangfung - Cartier Jealousy makes me an ugly person! - 6 months agoHi Mr Mystery! I hate you! You get to visit my favourite city, wear one of my fav watches, use a famous brand (Hermes) bag (also my fav) and strut around town in a dabber shirt and jacket.... In all honesty I think the Chronoflex is very under-rated. And in WG it is so classy and subtle. What I am curious to know is, what did you buy in NYC? Sharing is caring.by sangfung - Cartier Cabochon sapphire - 7 months agoThank you Geo for your prompt reply. I suppose the stone on my Tank XL should be genuine sapphire, because it is definitely darker than the other Tanks: Then, I wonder if my new Pasha would have a real or synthetic sapphire, since it is not a gold model: And I wonder if the old Santos has a genuine sapphire, because in the old days synthetic wasn't as popular, or am I wrong to assume that?by sangfung - Cartier Cabochon on Cartier watches - 7 months agoGEO, I have a brainteaser for you. I have always been intrigued by the type of stone Cartier puts in its watches over the years. Blue Sapphire of course would be the ultimate, but I notice more of the modern ones have only a synthetic sapphire on the crown. Then, some watches are fitted with a spinel, and I am not even sure if it is a synthetic spinel or not. Now, can you explain why and when doeby sangfung - Cartier What a wonderful first time Cartier! - 7 months agoI am jealous. I have also been influenced by GEO and have been hankering after a Santos for years. I love the fact that it is sporty and comfortable at the same time. And the versatility of the straps (from beach to the boardroom) makes it one of the most desirable Cartier. Apart from my Pasha of course.by sangfung - Cartier In-House movement - 7 months agoI didn't know Cartier made an in house movement (And such a complicated one too!) as far back as 2008! I really thought Cartier achieved this feat only 2 years ago! As Geo said, there is nothing wrong with 'borrowing' or sharing movements with one's sister Maison (JLC), but at one stage in the rarefied world of high precision watchmaking, Cartier must have its own creation. I just hope that theseby sangfung - Cartier A Millions Thanks! - 7 months agoEvery day since I acquired this beauty I count my blessing and thank GEO. Now that I get these admiring posts and the fact that it is only 1 out of 800, I am even more chuffed. As my fellow Cartier fans said, the dial, the date window and the hands are so magnificently put together no wonder I can't take my eyes off it! THank you guys for your appreciation of a lovely work of art.by sangfung - Cartier Thank you Martin! - 7 months agoMartin, Thank you for your appreciation. GEO knows the history behind me getting this watch, and I am forever grateful. But, every time I look at the guilloche centre I have a smile on my face. I have seen the plain version (just 3,6,9 and 12) but this one has so many facets to it - the light catches different parts of the dial giving it a different personality. I still have to work out how the sby sangfung - Cartier Pricing of various Tank variations - 7 months agoI agree with you GEO regarding the choice of gold Tank's. I was expecting the Solo XL Gold + Steel to be a bit cheaper than the advertised price, because at this price it is very close to its bigger sister the Tank XL, which is in solid gold. I am not sure if Cartier is trying to get people to choose the steel (with steel or leather bracelet) because it is surprisingly affordable, over the almostby sangfung - Cartier Pasha Day & Night 42mm - 7 months agoAfter much anxious wait and a detour via a service by Cartier my baby finally arrived home! It was delivered by courier this morning and I am now the proud father of this gem. I am thrilled with the larger proportion (42mm) which wears smaller than I had expected - GEO has been instrumental in me getting this lovely new model, so thank YOU! I am already in love with the large date windowby sangfung - Cartier Wonderful observation Carl! - 7 months agoCarl, you can be Sherlock Holmes. I love your observation and comparison of facts. Aesthetically I always like the Tank XL RG and I have tried it on my wrist. I do agree with some other contributors' comments about the dial being too plain. I also prefer a guilloche design of some sort. Be that as it may, I do like the longer (sleeker?) horizontal lines of the Solo XL. And, if the gold is RG, theby sangfung - Cartier Wonderful observation Carl! - 7 months agoCarl, you can be Sherlock Holmes. I love your observation and comparison of facts. Aesthetically I always like the Tank XL RG and I have tried in on my wrist. I do agree with some other contributors' comment about the dial being too plain. I also prefer a guilloche design of some sort. Be that as it may, I do like the longer (sleeker?) horizontal lines of the Solo XL. And, if the gold is RG, thenby sangfung - Cartier Role Reversal? - 7 months agoI suggest GEO interviews Martin for a change. We need to know the business side of selling Cartier! Which models are most popular? Which one most sought after? Come on! It will be fun.by sangfung - Cartier Supersize the Tanks! - 7 months agoI absolutely understand Cartier's latest 'supersize' strategy. To make the iconic Tank more modern (i.e. larger case) and affordable means more future generations will appreciate this classic. I find a lot of younger people prefer the enormous and unattractive (some are better of course) watches made by the likes of BRM, TW Steel etc. which are not that cheap anyway. I did wonder if it is becausby sangfung - Cartier Pasha - 7 months agoGEO, thanks for the info. Much appreciated. How I'd love the rubber-coated bracelet. Incidentally, when I had a JLC Squadra I was tempted to get the same bracelet (they call it 'articulated') but opted for just the alligator. I wonder if the Richemont Group makes them for both marques.by sangfung - Cartier Pasha 42mm and Pasha Seatimer 42.5mm - 8 months agoHi Geo, A brain-teaser for you this morning! I acquired a Pasha 42mm Day and Night in steel with an alligator strap although I haven't taken delivery of it yet, but saw a post in another forum for a Pasha Seatimer with a rubber coated steel bracelet which intrigues me a lot. Why would Cartier make so many sizes for Pasha (why only 0.5mm difference between the above-mentioned models?) - from a mby sangfung - Cartier Affordable luxury - 8 months agoThank you very for this news. For poor collectors like myself another affordable design by Cartier is most welcome. I have a steel Solo and do find it a tad too small. So, this butched up version is much needed. However, the Ronde 42mm does it for me more. It gives substance to the round classic face, and gives it a even more modern feel. I love it. I can't wait for the gold + steel version too,by sangfung - Cartier Les Must Tank - 9 months agoHi Carl, Geo is the expert on this topic so I am only going to give you my personal experience. I have a Must Tank vermeil on solid silver. It has a date so it is the larger size (than most other versions without date). Still, it is slightly smaller than your Solo. To answer your questions - in time the gold vermeil will wear off, exposing the metal underneath. But, some dealers have re-applied tby sangfung - Cartier LOVE vs CLOU - 9 months agoHi Pedro, sorry for the late post. As I said in my previous reply to Paolo, the CLOU is very weighty. It is definitely solid gold inside. In fact, the LOVE bracelet's 'joint' where the screw meets the main bracelet, there is a small hollow section. Whereas the 'joint' of the CLOU is a solid piece, with a clever hinge design. The head of the nail is actually fixed to the pointy part, with a smallby sangfung - Cartier It is in the eyes of the beholder... - 9 months agoHi Paolo, I hear you. Before I took the plunge and ordered the Clou BEFORE it was launched worldwide, I was very very worried that it would look 'feminine' on me. But when the parcel arrived, and I opened it and saw the bracelet, I thought it was more substantial than it looked in pictures. I read the instructions how to put it on myself (which is easy) and position it the 'right way' (I am sureby sangfung - Cartier |
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