Now that... is a Chap's watch!

@MrPleers

Ай бұрын

Absolutely.

My father bought this marvellous watch on a whim in an airport in 1988. He says he’s worn it nearly everyday since and has never desired buying a different one. He will pass it down to when I become the age he was when he bought it.

@comedyman112

Ай бұрын

certainly not the average joe xD casually dropping a few grand on a whim in an airport

A watch to wear and enjoy. The customer experience proves that Cartier respect their customers, unlike other companies.

This has got to be the most pleasant background I’ve ever seen on YT.

I recently purchased a Santos Medium and am really enjoying it. It is so different from anything else in my collection and the experience at the Cartier Boutique was fantastic. Congratulations on your new Santos!

Ash, your suites as of late have been splendid! You portray a classic gentleman who knows how to embellish in a subtle manner.

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@llamamanism

18 күн бұрын

Would that be a bathroom suite or a three piece suite, like a sofa and 2 armchairs

Welcome to Cartier, Santos is a great everyday watch from the brand and the white dial has such excellent legibility compared to the other colour dial offerings. Everyone talks about the bezel scratching and how it's a downside. I've learned to enjoy my bezel scratches which actually has a kind of "raining effect" when I move it left to right slowly. One thing they never tell you about is the plastic protector. The sides of the plastic protector can fray over time and stick out at just the perfect angle to scratch the sides of your Santos with complete ease. Even worse is the fact that these scratches will stand out as it goes against the brushing on the sides. Better to store the Santos in the travel pouch over the watch box if you are going to frequently wear it. Leave the plastic protector in your watch box and don't use it unless you are taking it back to service. If you register your watch on the Richemont Enquirus lost and stolen watch/jewllery database, the integrated bracelet has it's own serial numbers separate to the watch.

@eyeheartsushi2212

Ай бұрын

Very useful information. Thank you.

Nice purchase, I think you made the right move.

Love your set up. The red box, contrasted with those lush green woods and bluebells.. beautiful. So nice to see the warm weather return

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Congratulations on your new watch. I love my Santos de Cartier. However, my Santos is the two tone model. It’s still basically silver but all the screws are gold.

Wao you wear it so elegant 👌🏽, it suits your suits. Congrats on your new acquisition.

Love the shirt. Great subtle pattern, classic and classy. Pairs fantastic with your coat and tie, and the collar is absolutely perfect.

Your ensemble is perfect for you, the Santos is a timely purchase. Seconds to none.😋 . Proof that a chap needs both a Cartier and a couturier.

Just a lovely watch! I'm sitting here smiling for you feeling your joy. Instant subscribe.

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@The Chap’s Guide: “The merry dance to own a Rolex” is such an excellent (and British) way to put it. I, too, recently had similar experience at my local Omega boutique.

I was stalking a Santos when I came across your post here. Like having the ability to adjust the bracelet without tools. I’m sure a Santos De Cartier will be joining my collection soon. Probably the exact model shown here. Imagine a “classier” experience consisting of being treated like a valued customer instead of a peasant 😅. Great observation.

The better choice vs. the JLC, IMO. Congratulations! I recently purchased a Cartier Love Ring for my wife, in Paris, at the original Cartier store. The sales associate was wearing your watch on brown leather strap, a perfect match with his navy blue suit. Our experience with Cartier was fabulous and special for the both of us. We were treated like royalty. Honestly much more enjoyable than my two Rolex purchases at authorized dealers. Enjoy your new Santos, Ash!

Congratulations! That watch is pure class! I'm always jealous when my wife wears her small tank...

@mikewinston8709

Ай бұрын

What are the dimensions please including the winder? Does your wife have the small rose gold on the tan croc strap? I’m trying to find the dims including the winder and not just the case. Thank you.

You should have tried the reverso in the smaller sizes that one in the picture looks like a large size medium is perfect for average size wrists😊

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

I tried all the JLC options, they simply did not chime with my tastes (and they are a touch too fragile for my lifestyle).

Congratulations on a great choice in watches!!!!!

Fabulous Ash…I can imagine Terry Thomas in his heyday wearing that.

Congratulations!!! Class all the way! Beautiful timepiece.

BIG CONGRATS!!! Great purchase. Very Happy for you!

Honestly, it is a beautiful piece. I’m pleased you and the watch are joined together.

Great video!! Great choice!! The Santos holds its own against any watch in your collection and fits your KZread dress style perfectly. Looks great with the leather strap too.

Beautiful watch, thanks for sharing, Ash.

Touch of class.Well wear☘️

I wasnt aware of the history of the Santos, thankyou for sharing. I think an interesting heritage is an exciting bonus for an watch purpose.

Congratulations! This is one gem, in deed.

Congrats on the new piece, it's a beautiful watch. Enjoy

Congratulations on your new watch. It looks amazing! Enjoy in good health. 🎉

Congratulations. A very special Cartier indeed. Excellent choice

There’s always a great story behind a great watch, and once again, you’ve accomplished this endeavor exceptionally. That really is a nice watch, Ash-enjoy it in health and prosperity!

You have good taste . I’m another watch guy that’s bored with oyster type sports watches . I’ve been eye balling the very watch you have but in Canada it’s going for around 10K . If my investments pay off I may very well buy one .

The black strap will look great with the black / white face. Congrats!

Congrats, beautiful watch! Real classic.

Congratulations, excellent choice and very well done!

Very classy watch Ash, looks perfect on your wrist and very versatile with the different strap options.

I have noticed the same visuals regarding the scratches on and dullness on worn Cartier Santos watches. I suppose they are deeper and more pronounced than that of a used Rolex as one doesn’t notice the scratches as much in comparison. I assume this is due to a softer metallurgy of the Cartier Santos. They do look splendid when new or when the scratches and dullness of a worn Cartier Santos piece is polished back to splendor.

A beautiful watch. Congratulations!

Congratulations, that’s a beautiful piece. It’s in my wish list and hoping to get one by year’s end. Cheers!

Great customer service.

Great choice Ash - I’ve had my eye on one too, enjoy

Congrats wear it in good health and many thanks for sharing your classy thoughts and experience ✌️

No wait list. I am sold 😂. But seriously a very beautiful watch Indeed. Wear it in good health.

Lovely item, Ash. And I agree, nice to go for a different shape. You have whetted my appetite.

Pure class.

Beautiful watch. Congratulations!

Brilliant video. I was lucky to recieve the exact same watch as a present last Christmas. Agree with everything Ash said about this beautiful piece. I was a bit worried about scratching the bezel after reading people's reviews about it being a scratch magnet but I haven't had any problems so long as it is given a bit of respect and realise it is not a chunky tool watch. 8 years guarantee is unbelievable.😊

Excellent video and well spoken

Congratulations. Cartier is pure class

Congratulations on an excellent choice! Looks great; enjoy an wear it in good health!

Fantastic! I've been waiting for this one!

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@MisterKnightly

Ай бұрын

@@TheChapsGuide I did, sir. Thank you.

Great move - very nice watch - now I am tempted to

As much as it saddens me that we will no longer see the Explorer on the channel again, its my favourite watch of all time and it is the watch i'm currently saving up for right now (about 3/4th there), but Cartier is very close to my heart too as i'm the owner (for about 10 years now) of a Cartier - Must de cartier 23mm that used to belong to my Nan, it was slow to gel with I think I wore it 3 times in 4 years but I eventually got a Dark Green Alligator Strap for it, it pretty much became my every day wear for about 5 years and even now at least once a week. I loved how it looked and how it mad me feel. A great watch brand, welcome to the club ;)

@omerturk9462

Ай бұрын

I was in the same position oy you, I was dreaming for a explorer 36mm then I bought a Cartier santos medium. I still want a explorer,don’t do the same mistake I did, buy explorer first, then if you still want you can always buy the cartier, my humble opinion. Best regards

@eyeheartsushi2212

Ай бұрын

I went to an AD two months ago and tried on the Ronde Must and the Santos medium. I liked both. A lot.

Gorgeous watch, congratulations. Likewise, I purchased a Santos 100 medium back in 2007 for precisely the same reasons you mention. It’s a timeless classic, very comfortable on the wrist, and extremely versatile. I recently dropped the watch off at Cartier for servicing and also had an excellent customer experience which was very refreshing.

Classy watch befitting of a classy gentleman like yourself.Enjoy.

It fit your hand well, i think the santos fit wearing a suit well too, the medium size is the best really perfect choice 👌👌

Nice story; enjoy!

Congratulations Ash, that is a nice watch. You have me seriously interested!

That suit is amazing.

Congratulations! You had mentioned that you were eyeing a Cartier. Looks great with that smart blazer.

Big hug from Portugal Ash!

Looks great on you! I think it’s going to be the beginning of a great friendship. That’s going to look amazing with the textured dinner jacket!

absolute class and great shirt and tie combo too

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Dear Ash, Thank you for this enjoyable video. Personally the Speedy is my grail. But the Cartier really fits you well, a perfect match. Your Rolex experience matches mine, they make us beg for bad treatment and this is exactly the opposite of what Omega do. The Cartier experience as I like to call it is similar to my purchase of the Moonwatch which, to this day, is a really nice memory, like your Cartier purchase. Feels good, is fun and I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it. 😎👍🏻 Best regards, Tim

Perfect choice Ash and a true Gentleman’s watch. You have in essence, the first Pilot’s watch. I sincerely hope you enjoy wearing your excellent choice.

Can't wait to hear about the sale.

It is a nice and unique Cartier watch. It suits you very much. Glad you went for another brand of watch. Congratulations !!

Love Cartier Santos, thanks for sharing your nice exp. to buy this watch.

It's certainly a great fit. It sits a lot lower on the wrist than I would have expected. A really great choice, I'd say. Congratulations!

That is absolutely gorgeous! That was a wise choice sir. The leather strap makes it look completely different. The Cartier makes the Rolex look agricultural by comparison and what a lovely buying experience that you enjoyed. I wish you the health and wealth to enjoy wearing on all sorts of occasions.

A great video and an excellent purchase, if I'd not bought my Reverso last year, I would have gone for this exact santos. I love its simplicity.

Great choice Ash. It’s a true classic. I was unaware of the quick change bands. Very cool feature. Wear it in good health, and please keep the wonderful videos coming.

I think the watch looks fabulous. My wife wears a Cartier Francaise which she purchased 25 years ago. It still looks great, I have often considered getting the male version. Good choice 👍

I can agree with the branding. I had a great experience purchasing my Cartier santos large. No bs, No hassle. Congratulations.

Excellent choice!

Excellent choice, that exact reference is my next watch - I’m bored with Rolex (I have Rolex and Tudor etc).

Nice blazer, very elegant! I love the colors

I've been eyeing the Santos Medium for a few years now and if it had a date at 6 o'clock (like the larger model does), I might have already purchased it. However, until the day a "Medium Date" makes its way to the catalogue, I'll keep checking the ever increasing prices of vintage Santos Galbees and Carees, sighing and pondering. Excellent purchase, Ash! Wear it in good health.

Love the journey

Congratulations. It is a great choice. Wear it in good health as they say 🥂

Great choice! That and the Datejust would make a fantastic 2 piece collection..

Thank you for helping me learn. Good videos always from you, Sir.

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Very welcome

Beautiful piece Ash! As something of an aviator’s watch this will look fantastic with a safari shirt and/or leather jacket.

Congratulations on your purchase Ash. Lovely watch & Im sure it will bring you years of pleasure. Just need to pair it off with a nice pair of Santos sunglasses in time for summer!😁

Great choice. I love my medium Santos.

Thanks for the review my man , I never knew you got the extra strap ( nice option) . I also wanted a Rolex for a while now but I refuse to play the game of the AD’s , the way you purchased your watch is the way customer service should be done.

I think you’re great! Very unique and very British!

Just imagine....enter a Cartier Boutique and have an enjoyable experience! I bought a medium Cartier de Santos (two tone) at Berry's of Leeds who were equally charming. I find the inner edges of the bracelet a shade sharp for my skin (I have the issue with many wristwatch bracelets - so it is probably more about me than the watch.) Mine came with a navy alligator deployant strap which looks very sophisticated and the Santos fits my wrist like an old glove. I love it!

@Makta972

Ай бұрын

I bought the large blue one and it came with that navy alligator strap. Very sophisticated look I love it ! Looks so much better than the bland blue strap

What you said about accuracy (metas, chronometer etc) was spot on. I don't really understand the obsession with accuracy. My G shock loses about a second a month, but any mechanical watches I've had were much more inaccurate. Did that make any difference to the enjoyment? Of course not.... just correct the time once a week. It only takes a minute. And off you go

Great video. I have an older Santos, the 29mm Carree. It fits my 6.5 inch wrist perfectly. I also bought a Cartier tank must in the Large which is really the medium. I bought this on the Bracelet and it has quick release as well. I look forward to seeing your other videos 😊

Welcome to the club, Ash! 👍 I went for the WSSA0037, because I’ve seen worn watches with this mirror polished bezel. And I didn’t like what I’ve seen regarding the scratches. Did you have a look on the Santos Dumont as well? It’s not as robust but way more elegant. Best regards, Claus

Nice video. I like the Cartier Santos too.Michael Douglas is wearing the smaller and slimmer Cartier Santos Galbée in the movie Wall Street .

Great watch and great decision. There is so much packed into this watch. So much history, style, and innovation. Je nais se quoi! No other house does it better than Cartier.

I would love a Santos. 😍 Beautiful and timeless. You referenced Rolex for their stupid games is the reason I have recently bought a Tudor, Omega and a Longines. All with a great customer service experience.

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Good choices sir!

The Cartier Tank Watch that you mention here is the only watch that I have ever wanted to own. The Santos Medium is nice also and I would also like to have one of them. The Tank will always be my favorite, though.

Congrats on the purchase. Cartier is not only known for their design but they really are a great movement maker. That is an absolutely amazing watch.

@good-tn9sr

Ай бұрын

i wish they had an open back for the santos

Beautiful choice! Honestly I never considered adding a Cartier to my collection because all I knew of them was the tank watch, which I always found to be too dainty. You put me on to the Santos model and now it’s on my wish list for the dress category. I’ll be getting the large version though because with my work a date function is a non-negotiable. Thanks for the tips

Great watch, great company. Congratulations and enjoy Ash! Starlight

@TheChapsGuide

Ай бұрын

Cheers Chris.