My parents bought me a Santos Octagon stainless steel & gold for my 21st birthday..................in 1985, and it is still on my wrist every day, I even go to bed with it on. I have had it serviced every 5 years or so. Last year it had a major service, added a link, replaced the face which had gotton a bit discoloured, and had a new side knob as the stone was chipped. Still have all the paperwork and box. I love it and I am sure it will see me out.

What a wonderful guide! This will be helpful for so many out there! And thanks so much for featuring my Santos Rotation Inversée, I am really humbled! Best, Raf

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raf! Pleasure was all mine.

Great video! Very helpful!!! I’m on the hunt for a good condition Carree and thank you for highlighting the items to look out for!

This was a fantastic presentation, Aleks. I've recently acquired a Caree from the mid 90's, which appears to have never been polished and honestly looks like it was never even worn. I searched for a long time to find one in this condition as the gold bezels are scratch magnets. My Caree is presented in two tone silver with gold bezel with a two tone silver and gold godron bracelet. The gold accent of the godron weaves in and out through the bracelet and I appreciate its uniqueness over the more common screw type bracelet. Very unusual but a great conversation starter for those in the know. Thanks again for the wonderful and informative video and I am now subscribed.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Congrats on your latest acquisition, godron bracelet is surely a conversation starter :) Enjoy.

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

I thought that Alek said in his video that after 1987 they were all Galbee. The Caree were pre-1978 to 1987. ???

Very Nice video ! I found all the informations i was looking for. Thank you for your work. You deserve more views in my opinion

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mathis, appreciate it! 🙏🏼

Very very informative video Aleks!!! Thanks for looking out for the people who are looking to get their first vintage Santos.

@AleksWatches

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! 🙏🏼

I love your video! It’s so informative and answers so many questions. I’m not a watch hound but I’m an obsessed fan of the Cartier Santos de Cartier Galbee. I also am someone who wears one everyday and with a very limited budget so mine are vintage and very reasonably priced. And I also don’t care about paperwork and boxes because my kids can worry about selling or wearing them after I’m dead. 🤣❤️

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have two Santos Rondes: one in steel, one in full yellow gold, both unpolished. They wear amazing. It's crazy how a vintage DateJust with a beat-to-hell bracelet sells for x3 a steel Ronde in excellent condition.

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! A lot of bang for the buck. Enjoy your Rondes 🙌🏼

Wo wo wo, amazing video. I’m hunting for a carree, and I’m determined to get one this year. This is a very helpful, informative video. Thank you for making this video. And I’m glad that I found you!

@AleksWatches

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Good luck with the hunt 🙏🏼

J’ai ce modèle depuis une vingtaine d’années et je suis ravie ❤

Taught a lot...had a look at a Caree, two-tone, on eBay for 1950€, and the case was almost gone, so much polishing, and the screws were kind of 'hanging out' of a very rounded bezel! So, great teaching!

Been considering buying one, thanks!

Wow that last Santos I call it Santos Ghost! Stunning!

Great and Educational review Alex Glad to subscribe.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the tremendous knowledge! Great video.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very informative video, thank you. Now I have the urge to buy a Santos :D

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

Good you’re talking about the differences; these two models are often confused. - A few points: The Galbée has a similar case back to the Carrée shown here when automatic. The automatic also has a guilloché dial. The second generation Galbée has a hidden clasp. -The correct box in good condition is hard to get for £50. I’ve tried the Octagon - compared to the square ones it wears much smaller as it is more of a round watch. - Quite sure that Time by Raf Santos is a piece unique.

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

I thought Alek said in a comment to someone else that the butterfly clasp bracelet with rivets was a Cartier factory service replacement band.

The vintage santos market has definately reacted to your videos when looking at the current prices. They've seen a decent price increase in the recent year. You've done a good job educating the market on these gems 😉

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

The Santos prices have been steadily going up since I purchased my first one for 1.5k euro in 2018 😂 Doubt my videos has anything to do with that tbh

I posted a link to this video in a Cartier group that I'm a part of and its been a massive hit 👍🏼

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks. Appreciate it 🙏🏼

Very informative and knowledgeable video! Great job!

@AleksWatches

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video bro, love my first gen 🔥

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Appreciate it. Your Carree is sharp 🔪

Good video, well researched and informative past the usual surface level. Did actually purchase a 2961 with 2nd Gen bracelet in Feb and enjoying the design immensely. Now if I just had the funds for the all gold variant ;P

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy your Santos and hope you'll get that full gold one soon :)

@jays8538

Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Just wondering how you know what gen your bracelet is? I know there's at least 3 variants, but been unable to work out what era they are. Cheers

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

If it has screws in the links rather than the pins on the backside of the link it is 3rd gen 👍🏼 not sure if there is any major diferences between the 1st/2nd except one has numbers (1,2,3…) and so on on the links

@florianhess

Жыл бұрын

@@jays8538 1st gen has numbers on the links and can be taken apart. 2nd gen can't be taken apart though much more solid construction. If not swapped around, the 2nd gen clasp is a true rectangle, without the little ledge to put your finger under.

Best presentation on the Santos I have seen

@AleksWatches

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

This is perfect! Thanks a lot

Great video and informative video! A Santos has always been my grail and an aspiration piece since I'm still a student. A two toned Galbee white face no date or a Galbee two-toned Moonphase would be my pick.. 😍

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

Very nice intro to the line.

Thanks and very awesome watch

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video!

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cartier watches is the GOD Tier of all watches. I have a compete set vintage c1984 Carree #2961. Love it. First time viewer- OUTSTANGING vid. TYVM...

@AleksWatches

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Aleks, very very nice n valuable video for Santos education. Question: why the screw heads on the bracelet and bezel are not aligned ?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Well in the bezel it is because they are screws. AP use nuts and bolts for instance.

Hey!!! Great video

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Amazing content. Wish youtubers would talk about polishing more often - so many bad polish jobs out there

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot! 🙌🏼

Thanks for such an informative video! I am now on the hunt for an unpolished Carree! Also, is it possible to receive info on the bracelets you are wearing?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! One is from All Blues and the other one is a tennis bracelet with stretch from Rare Jewelry

Bonjour Aleks, Should I have Cartier polish out all the scratches gathered in the last 34 years I have own this watch? so many thanks for your great videos, super informative! A Santos Carrée was gifted to me new in 1988. I have much enjoyed it these 34 years. As I hadn’t worn it 10 years I am now gifting it to my 30 year old son. Brought it to Cartier, Place Vendôme, asking them to do a refurbish, polish out as much of the scratches as possible and repair as needed any issues. AsI as know only issue was automatic movement now only last about 6-8hrs. Sadly we got back and they had not polished out anything and didn’t write any detail of anything they fixed/refurbished, a complete waist of all our times so far. Before I reach back out to them letting know of this very poor level of service, reaching out to you.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, if the watch is unpolished (not polished since purchase) I wouldnt. It adds character and the factory finish is hard to restore. Every scratch is a memory 😉 Sad to hear about the experience, I’ve only had good experience with Cartier customer service this far.

Very useful video for a Galbée 2319 hunter like me, thanks. Q: can you remove the screws on the bezel & bracelet of a Santos, or are they merely decorative?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Glad it could help! Its not screws rather its rivets. Decorative

Thank you for this very informative video. Can i inquire if caree 2960 bezel is whitegold? Thank you

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

For steel versions it is steel. There are yellow gold versions with white gold bezel

That you very much!!!

This is a great video. Are there dealers you like?

Brilliant video , saved. 🙌

@AleksWatches

3 сағат бұрын

Appreciate it!

Cool, i have a santos galbee, the 20 years ceremony version of santos Galbee with gold hands and numbers i love it

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

This is an excellent video! Very insightful. Love to know what you think of a Carree Octagon with burgundy dial (2966) and how much do you think it will cost?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like em. But they wear much smaller 👍🏼

Thank you!

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

where do i buy vintage Cartier? any recommendation?

Great video. With the 2960 Carree, what is the movement caliber?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Basic ladies ETA movement

Hi! Thanks for the video. I was wondering how often do you get your automatic santos checked at Cartier? How does all of that work? Im considering buying the automatic over the quartz, but i need more infos about the maintenance and price. Thanks again!

Do you know anything about butterfly clasps vs the "C" clasps? What are the key differences?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Do you meen the ones with hidden clasp vs the one with the Cartier logo on the buckle?

thanks

Hey Aleks! My Santos just got delivered today, and I'm really happy with it! However, these's one thing. Every time I set the watch, the entire dial moves and sets unevenly. Is this normal, or is going to be an expensive fix? I'm still within the 14-day return period, and want to know if it's best to just return the watch or not.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Not normal, talk to the seller and work something out either return or that they fix it. Good luck!

Hi Aleks, thank you for the guide. I recently bought a 2960 in full gold, and the screws are brushed. Does it mean it's been polished? Are there any models with brushed screws?

@AleksWatches

9 күн бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching. Yes the screws should have polished and not finished. Thats how they left the factory. So seems like someone has polished it. But don’t let that ruin anything. Enjoy a great watch!

any recommendations for good dealers? after watching this and the gold santos video i want one :)

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

There are many out there to be honest, I’d try to search for it across many platforms and grab one in good condition. Sometimes very nice examples surface on Chrono24 for example or eBay

Hello I just got my 2961 a few days ago with box and paper from the first owner which bought it 1986. What i noticed right at the beginning is that the sapphire of my santos is rather dark and tends to go greenish / dark blue when you shine it with light. Do you know till which year cartier used real sapphires in the reference 2961 and not synthetic ones?As mentioned before my sapphire is rather green or a very strong dark blue instead of the usual blue of the synthetic sapphires. Unfortunately, there is almost no information on the internet about when real sapphires were used.

@AleksWatches

Ай бұрын

Only in precious metal models afaik

Hi Alex, I am looking for a pre owned Automatic Santos calbee, twin tone model. Appreciate should you have any interested fan willing to dispose. Thank you v much.

Hello. Do you have any advice on avoiding stretched bracelets on the galbee? I'm not finding much as I research, but think someone should talk about it as they are difficult and expensive to replace and I don't believe they are repairable.

Bought my wife a solarbeat and now want something for myself.I love the 2 tone Dumont but dont know enough to confidently buy second hand.In Australia to so just cant pop into an auction house.I think i need a buyers advocate or buying service??thoughts?I wish i could afford the platinum and diamond one too!Does Cartier have sales or clearances?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Check with your local AD or call around. If it is the new two-tone Dumont. Cartier Boutique’s don’t offer neither sales nor discounts. So if you want something new AD’s/multibrand retailers usually can offer a better deal

hello aleks!! what do you think of buying santos carree 2961 as an investment piece to hold value? im a first timer, love the design but want something that has resale value too

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

I don’t do financial advice :) If you like the watch, buy it. If it holds value/appreciates in value - good for you and see it like a bonus. If it doesn’t, maybe you did enjoy it while you wore it at least ✌🏼

You mentioned the price estimate for the two tone and the stainless steel - what do you think the 18k yellow gold Carree is going for (biggest size)?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Depends a bit of course but around 11-12k

I was wondering what kind of papers are you talking about that come with the watch? I just bought my Santos a few days ago, and I'm assuming you mean the receipt and the warranty card with the serial number on it? And what other papers? Also I heard you can just have them replace the bezel for a completely new one for a fee, do you know if that's true?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily the receipt of purchase, but the warranty card and the booklet/manual. Yes they can change it but if you have the two-tone model it is very expensive

Hi i've been looking at two tone cartier santos carée's. Which models are supposed to have hidden butterfly clasp and which have the clasp with the cartier logo on it? Did one come before the other? Is it by the year of production? any info would be great. Amazing video, super helpful btw

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hidden clasp with screws in the links = service/replacement bracelets

@Futurama10000

Жыл бұрын

​@@AleksWatches Ok, good to know!. Thanks for the reply

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

Both of my vintage 2000 Galbee have the tang clasp with logo. Does that mean that the butterfly hidden closure w screws bracelets are all replacement bands? Or did Cartier use those as factory too?

Wow, great video! Very informative. I'm interested in collecting a Santos produced from the same years as me or my sister, which are 1993 and 1990 respectively. After doing some research, I found that only Galbée quartz version was manufactured during these years. I wanted to ask if there are Carree or Galbée automatic versions produced in 1993 or 1990? Thanks

@AleksWatches

3 ай бұрын

Galbée yes, Carrée no.

@AleksWatches

3 ай бұрын

Thanks btw :)

Hej Aleks! Bra video som alltid! Jag undrar lite gällande storlekar, när du refererar till herrstorlekar, vilka tänker du på då? Funkar en 23,5 x 23,5 (34,5) mm till herr? Jag har en vintage Omega som mäter 35 som jag trivs med.

@AleksWatches

6 ай бұрын

Hej! Stort tack. Jag skulle säga att den större storleken bär som ca 34mm. Men allt beror på vad man har för preferens!

@congenti

6 ай бұрын

@@AleksWatches tack för svaret! Den större, den som ligger på 29 mm? Blir nog för litet med 23,5 då.

@AleksWatches

6 ай бұрын

Korrekt!

2.5 k without paper? I inherited it from my late dad, I wonder how much he'd paid in 1984? 86? I can only vaguely remember, that we went to the Cartier Boutique in Düsseldorf, Germany at the famed Königsallee 1-3, can you maybe tell me how much it costs then? I will never sell it, if you want to know - good condition with a couple of wear marks, there's a little bit of patina on the dial, but stll run like bought.

Would like to know other ppl opinion whether should I get twotone or steel since I love both lol

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

I love the two tone because I’m kind of girly and like to wear gold with silver jewelry together. Mixing metals! Plus I have the same, except different color dial in 2 sizes….small size ( elegant) and mid size ( rugged)

Hey, great video. I have a question about size. I'm looking online, and it seems to me there are small, medium, and large versions. I'm looking at the carree and octagonal models. Could you let me know if I'm seeing it wrong, or if there are different options, how to spot the right one (I'm interested in the M-L size or the ones you are showing in the video) since most descriptions don't mention the case size and are usually described as women's watches. I'm guessing you would already mention different case sizes, but just double-checking. Thank you!

@AleksWatches

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! For the vintage ones there are only small (24mm) or large (29mm). Ladies versions don't have date windows. Thats for the Carrée. For the Octagonal the large ones are 30mm, also here with a date window. Sometimes, now more seldom than before, the large models are described as ladies. Hope this clear things up!

@ariborn

8 ай бұрын

@@AleksWatches thank you for a swift reply! So basically all versions that have a date window are a good tale tale sing of the right size?

@AleksWatches

8 ай бұрын

@ariborn yes sir

Did the Carree end in 1989 or was it in production later? How can you tell what year a preowned Santos was made?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

End of 80’s yes. When Galbée was introduced I believe. You can’t really tell what year. Cartier serial numbers is a mystery. Many of us have tried to make some sense out of it but it is very difficult. You can see if its early or late on the bracelet and maybe with enough data which there isnt about the serials and warranty cards you could try to figure out serials and years like Rolex. Cartier don’t even know when the watch was produced as far as I know.

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

Cartier are closed lipped for sure but they did tell me that 1987 was the overhaul to Galbee. If I got good info that I’d.

I have a question. I bought a vintage (post 1987) Cartier Santos de Cartier Galbee ( 29 x41mm) online for a VERY good price ( I obsessively look all of the time) and it's arriving soon. It appears to be in very good original condition, as to your guide, never polished bracelet and life lived scratches on the gold bezel. Original tang clasp logo bracelet etc. What wasn't advertised and I neglected to see in the photos, until I zoomed in very closely on the sapphire crown AFTER buying it is that the crown is chipped on its side. This to me is a doomed crown because I've never met a jewell crown I couldn't destroy in daily wear use within 2 months. I ruined my current two tone 24mm Santos crown. I'm trying to decide as to if I should return it ( it's fully returnable) because of this or if replacing it (locally, NOT Cartier $$$$) is what you'd consider an "easy fix" and it's worth keeping the watch. I've seen Cartier crowns for sale and I think a local horologist could replace it? Alek, I'd really appreciate your opinion on this.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Crowns are cheap :) don’t stress it, if rest of the watch is nice I’d keep it

@jakiashford2721

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches You da man! xo

What is the size of the large version ? 29x41? Is there a larger Version of the Carreé? I

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. And no, that is the largest version. There is a Galbée XL however that is about 32mm wide

Great video! do you recommend any EU auction houses? :)

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! There are so many out there, use one of the auction search sites such as The Saleroom for example

@arnemededovic290

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches Thanks!

Hello, may you speak about crazing (hairline cracks) in terms of how common it is for the 2961? Thank you

@AleksWatches

Ай бұрын

On the dial? Very common

@d_15745

Ай бұрын

@@AleksWatches thank you!

Cartier Santos Galbée❤❤❤

the Carree is more beautiful and will increase in value sooner because it came onto the market earlier than the Galbee and because the Carree has an automatic movement. I have the Santos Carree in steel/gold with Godron bracelet which is even more rare than the standard strap with screws and it is more special. I also have Rolex but Cartier Santos is much more special and elegant..

i found one to buy like ur gold one where can i send you a link so you tell me of is a good one.

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

DM me on Instagram ✌🏼

@sebastianjungle

2 жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches i texted u from rareplantjungle

Illuminating

Have been watching and rewatching this video in my search for a Santos, and finally settled on 33mm Santos Ronde which should fit my 16cm wrist just fine. I'm sure it won't be the last Santos I get, such a great design in all it's iterations (well except the huge ones). Thanks Aleks!

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! The Ronde is quite overlooked in general. But it is a cool design. Enjoy! 🙏🏼

Where is your shirt from?

@AleksWatches

3 ай бұрын

Stenströms

Hi! Any tips on good vintage retailers in Stockholm?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Not too many out there I’m afraid

@joshyseven4848

2 жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches thanks anyways! Love the channel

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot!

What would you say is the best auction house to buy vintage Cartier?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Impossible question to answer. Very different from auction to auction and what kind of objects you are looking for

@dengised321

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches Makes sense. As someone who would be buying a watch like a vintage Santos from auction for the first time, do you have any recommendation about which auction house is easiest to work with, and do you have any tips about purchasing watches at auction? This might actually be a good video if you have a lot of experience doing this.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Quite common, I would use a search engine for auction houses, there are a few out there. Check the terms before buying :) Happy hunting!

Hey whats the water restance on these

@AleksWatches

10 ай бұрын

80m

What do you think about the Cartier Santos Galbee jumbo XL two-tone, model 2823, Ref. W20099C4 ? I've found this watch with a warranty book, year of production is 2011, looking great and unpolished for around 4,100 Euros. I would appreciate a quick respond because tomorrow is my last chance of getting this piece.

@AleksWatches

6 ай бұрын

Hi! If you want a larger size I believe its your best option.

Hi Aleks, from your experience the carree post 1990 will not display the materials on the case back?

@AleksWatches

Ай бұрын

No Carrees made since mid/late 80’s My experience is that early example had no info about materials on caseback (came on later production models)

@THISISKENNYC

Ай бұрын

What about later example, after 1990? Also, does it always have to be 2961xxxx for serial number? Would there ever be examples where is can be different

@AleksWatches

Ай бұрын

@THISISKENNYC no Carrees produced in the 90’s. Maybe sold then but not produced since Galbée was introduced. Not always 2961 could be other numbers as well

@THISISKENNYC

Ай бұрын

@AleksWatches thank you for replying, so 2961 two tone carree, may have different serial number from 2961xxxx?

@AleksWatches

Ай бұрын

Yes as I said in the earlier reply 😉

Does any one knows what is the difference between Cartier Santos 2961 vs 1172961? The only difference that I saw is the number in the back case of the watch.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Bracelet should be a later version as well usually

The biggest size of the Galbee and Carree is 29mm?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@RAJohnson713

2 жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches do you think it will look too small on a 7inch wrist?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

No, my wrist is 6.5 inches for reference.

Kul!

I prefer to pay more and get it from Bucherer approved pre owned or Watchfinder, the latter being owned by Richemont which owns Cartier

@AleksWatches

6 ай бұрын

Higher prices and generally much worse objects in terms of condition compared to ”normal” dealers..

Both santos watches you are referring to in most of the video are they 29mm?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Stefan-od3us

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches awesome such a timely video to find. Heading to a vintage watch store to take a look soon can’t wait to try it on. For me it’s the one watch collection piece I’m looking for. So timeless and I have a feeling size is going to perfect as I have very small wrists and everything try in just always looks large, even if it’s considered a “smaller Watch”.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

It’s 41mm long so close to a vintage Datejust in terms of sizing 💪🏼

Have you seen a Santos with a guilloche dial? Is that normal?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

There are guilllche dial versions yes

@kwok-leunglee9289

Жыл бұрын

I have a pair dual tone. on the gents the date is at 3 and on the ladies the date is between 4 and 5

Galbée 1566❤❤❤

Mate where do you find a carree und good condition for that price? I‘m looking for a 2961 as unpolished as possible for a year now and i just can’t find one below 5,5k which is just too much in my opinion..

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Well a lot has happened on the market since the video was uploaded. Nice examples are trading around the 4,5-5k mark +/- 500 ish.

@taaaaaaaazzzzzz

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatchesYeah thats crazy, it‘s only been about a year!

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

3-4 years ago they where around 1.5k..

@taaaaaaaazzzzzz

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches seems i‘m just a little too late to the Party 😅. But I‘ll be getting myself one this year anyway!

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Still not a bad purchase considering what you get imo :)

I have a two tone and the date is in number 6 area not on 3.

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Then it is a Galbée as explained in the video :)

@itsprivate5623

Жыл бұрын

@@AleksWatches oh i see. And also do you made an video on how to adjust the time of this cartier watch?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

It is a simple push/pull crown with 2 positions, one for date and one for setting the time (pushed in is winding mode)

No size of each?

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

29x41mm

Chirag paswan wear this watch

1:10 I see two Santos carrée..

@AleksWatches

2 жыл бұрын

Well.. look again 😂

are u swedish?

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Yes

1:10 I mean ffs, from this viewpoint neither is more rounded/square. why do ppl keep saying this? if edges and the profile is more rounded in the Galbee then show that, but looking head on they're almost identical

@AleksWatches

Жыл бұрын

Well sir, the first tell is obviously the date at 3 vs 6 o'clock, further down the video I show side shots. Galbée has a flat caseback and is more curved while the Carrée has a caseback that protrudes a bit cause of the automatic movement.

Moon face Cartier santos

“Greed is good”

The Cartier Santos is an iconic beautiful but I would not buy one. Why? Because the Santos is extremely scratch prone, especially on the high polished bezel. Cartier knows about this flaw and refuses to fix it, meanwhile, KZreadrs keep making excuses for the flawed and subpar metal casing. Silver colored watches, such as stainless steel and titanium, are the defacto metal of choice. Why, in 2024, aren't manufacturers making "scratch-proof" watches? There are PVD coatings and nomenclatures like 316L steel, super titanium, TinSkin 3.0, and platinum encasements. A company as profitable and well funded as Cartier has no excuse for making watches that are scratch prone. Invest a little R&D and fix this problem. It's not just a Cartier problem, but most luxury watchmakers don't put in the effort to ensure their watches are "scratch-proof" or as scratch resistant as possible. It's a shame. For this reason alone I would never buy a Cartier Santos. Profits above all. So what are the most scratch resistant metals? Tegiment steel and UltraHex titanium.

@OUD4444

16 күн бұрын

You can swap the bezel for less than 5% of the purchase price 🤷🏻‍♂️

What do you think of this model w3sa0007 trying to get it for my wife 40th