in terms of comfort and wearability, which model do you prefer, the 36mm or this new 39mm version?
@AleksWatches7 сағат бұрын
Depends on Your wrist..
@JJPalma-lx5ynКүн бұрын
Beautiful watch. Very elegant.
@ronb4115Күн бұрын
Does the clasp have on the fly adjustment? I’m seeing mixed results when I look it up. It seems impossible given the size of the clasp, but I thought I would ask.
@lohikarhu7342 күн бұрын
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!
@styraxopoponax82944 күн бұрын
This is the first SMP I ever liked too.
@kevinmosto5 күн бұрын
the monochromatic design is so COOL
@sunsilk988 күн бұрын
You mention cartier 100x but don't even go into the watch and the model of this watch
@4U2C-xq9wt9 күн бұрын
Please learn how to correctly pronounce Franck, not Frank
@danielleblanchett538310 күн бұрын
41 is perfect for you
@hodad92410 күн бұрын
I’ve never heard such a dumbf*ck take in all my life. The E2 is like the GMT M2…except for the case, bracelet, finishing, bezel, color options, case material options, and price. Good god.
@dannyw231312 күн бұрын
Hi I want to start collecting FM. Where do I start please? For prices and to purchase safely please
@sodiri8112 күн бұрын
Iwc but on the steel bracelet. Whole different look
@Profile65913 күн бұрын
Aleks has a swedish accent
@shepardman99313 күн бұрын
I have a Cartier Santos Blue Dial and for me it’s absolutely perfect for me…. I’m getting a great deal on this with the Rubber Strap I can’t wait Thank you for the review
@keltecdan14 күн бұрын
Wish it had a date function. Don’t like the price increase as well. I understand we’re in inflationary times but 40% increase c’mon.
@JimmieJohn17 күн бұрын
Do they make it in rose gold? Rose 🌹 gold looks more elegant to me.
@AleksWatches17 күн бұрын
Thankfully enough no 🫣
@javieralvarez562218 күн бұрын
Hi Alex. I am Javier from Argentina. The case is bigger than the Rolex Explorer 36mm ? I mean in terms of look and feel. Thank you Regards
@AleksWatches17 күн бұрын
Hi Javier! Yes for sure
@leung940119 күн бұрын
Omega, hands down.
@johnnyboy158619 күн бұрын
Some people don't like breguet because they think its to last century, but thats what i love about the brand, classic and timeless
@kathywiley823719 күн бұрын
I love my EBEL. Have had in almost 20 years
@maxthelab845725 күн бұрын
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.
@devonphosphor584426 күн бұрын
whats your wrist size?
@AleksWatches26 күн бұрын
16,5cm
@TheMusicforhealingАй бұрын
Need something for the wife as she can't use her Cartier timepieces around water. I wish I could get a ladies opinion on the 36. If there are any on here feel free to chine in.
@davidhunternyc1Ай бұрын
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.
@andreazjlАй бұрын
Aleks, where are you from? Your accent sounds Scandinavian. Swedish?
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Jajamensan 😉
@andreazjlАй бұрын
@@AleksWatchesSkall vara ärlig. Lät varken som norska eller danska. 😊 Kul med en ”svensk” kanal. Fina klockor du har i dina videos. Har en del att titta igenom från dig.
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
@andreazjl tack! Kul att höra :)
@hoangngo1927Ай бұрын
Too big imo
@josemiguelorozco7814Ай бұрын
36 mm?
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
29x41mm
@THISISKENNYCАй бұрын
Hi Aleks, from your experience the carree post 1990 will not display the materials on the case back?
@AleksWatchesАй 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)
@THISISKENNYCАй 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
@AleksWatchesАй 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
@THISISKENNYCАй бұрын
@AleksWatches thank you for replying, so 2961 two tone carree, may have different serial number from 2961xxxx?
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Yes as I said in the earlier reply 😉
@drtiagofernandezАй бұрын
Jlc
@haihoedamientoh9624Ай бұрын
Is the battery replaceable at FP Journe service centre at end of its shelf life (18 years on standby mode or 8 years if wear daily)?
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
I sure hope so :)
@josemiguelorozco7814Ай бұрын
Just beautiful
@JanineCoddАй бұрын
Moon face Cartier santos
@darrenhargreaves8613Ай бұрын
I’ve just bought the black dialled Jaeger-LeCoultre: Master Control Ref: 145.8.31.5 with the Meca Quartz. I believe that JLC didn’t produce very many of their own cased Meca Quartz. Beautiful watch you have there Darren
@zacharysmith6662Ай бұрын
What the ref number
@evolution8662Ай бұрын
Whys everything looking like AP.......
@antevrankovic4539Ай бұрын
AP RO variant
@farhankhan-cj5ddАй бұрын
i would suggest to everyone specially men go for 40MM size because 35mm is for women
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
😑
@svitlanazipperle2478Ай бұрын
😂🤣😅😂🤣💓💯😎
@Spit87Ай бұрын
"You will either love or hate the date position. For me, I don't care"😂
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
😂
@DarkshadlokАй бұрын
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.
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Only in precious metal models afaik
@Kris-xn9jpАй бұрын
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.
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Don’t wear it loose and keep it clean
@avmelidorАй бұрын
Illuminating
@ggmagnusssxАй бұрын
Beautiful ! What year is your watch ? the black with gold?
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Don’t know for sure my guess is mid 80’s
@user-dw8ud2hw5dАй бұрын
nice watch, but badly scratched...
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
Rather scratched but with finish from the factory then polished tbh
@MuhammadAli-hr1bjАй бұрын
A stupendous piece of functional artwork. To me, the bracelet has always looked the part on the seamaster.
@d_15745Ай бұрын
Hello, may you speak about crazing (hairline cracks) in terms of how common it is for the 2961? Thank you
@AleksWatchesАй бұрын
On the dial? Very common
@d_15745Ай бұрын
@@AleksWatches thank you!
@aintnomeaningАй бұрын
I feel about this one like the JLC Albatross - it's *objectively* kinda ugly, but I still like it.
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in terms of comfort and wearability, which model do you prefer, the 36mm or this new 39mm version?
Depends on Your wrist..
Beautiful watch. Very elegant.
Does the clasp have on the fly adjustment? I’m seeing mixed results when I look it up. It seems impossible given the size of the clasp, but I thought I would ask.
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!
This is the first SMP I ever liked too.
the monochromatic design is so COOL
You mention cartier 100x but don't even go into the watch and the model of this watch
Please learn how to correctly pronounce Franck, not Frank
41 is perfect for you
I’ve never heard such a dumbf*ck take in all my life. The E2 is like the GMT M2…except for the case, bracelet, finishing, bezel, color options, case material options, and price. Good god.
Hi I want to start collecting FM. Where do I start please? For prices and to purchase safely please
Iwc but on the steel bracelet. Whole different look
Aleks has a swedish accent
I have a Cartier Santos Blue Dial and for me it’s absolutely perfect for me…. I’m getting a great deal on this with the Rubber Strap I can’t wait Thank you for the review
Wish it had a date function. Don’t like the price increase as well. I understand we’re in inflationary times but 40% increase c’mon.
Do they make it in rose gold? Rose 🌹 gold looks more elegant to me.
Thankfully enough no 🫣
Hi Alex. I am Javier from Argentina. The case is bigger than the Rolex Explorer 36mm ? I mean in terms of look and feel. Thank you Regards
Hi Javier! Yes for sure
Omega, hands down.
Some people don't like breguet because they think its to last century, but thats what i love about the brand, classic and timeless
I love my EBEL. Have had in almost 20 years
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.
whats your wrist size?
16,5cm
Need something for the wife as she can't use her Cartier timepieces around water. I wish I could get a ladies opinion on the 36. If there are any on here feel free to chine in.
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.
Aleks, where are you from? Your accent sounds Scandinavian. Swedish?
Jajamensan 😉
@@AleksWatchesSkall vara ärlig. Lät varken som norska eller danska. 😊 Kul med en ”svensk” kanal. Fina klockor du har i dina videos. Har en del att titta igenom från dig.
@andreazjl tack! Kul att höra :)
Too big imo
36 mm?
29x41mm
Hi Aleks, from your experience the carree post 1990 will not display the materials on the case back?
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)
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
@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
@AleksWatches thank you for replying, so 2961 two tone carree, may have different serial number from 2961xxxx?
Yes as I said in the earlier reply 😉
Jlc
Is the battery replaceable at FP Journe service centre at end of its shelf life (18 years on standby mode or 8 years if wear daily)?
I sure hope so :)
Just beautiful
Moon face Cartier santos
I’ve just bought the black dialled Jaeger-LeCoultre: Master Control Ref: 145.8.31.5 with the Meca Quartz. I believe that JLC didn’t produce very many of their own cased Meca Quartz. Beautiful watch you have there Darren
What the ref number
Whys everything looking like AP.......
AP RO variant
i would suggest to everyone specially men go for 40MM size because 35mm is for women
😑
😂🤣😅😂🤣💓💯😎
"You will either love or hate the date position. For me, I don't care"😂
😂
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.
Only in precious metal models afaik
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.
Don’t wear it loose and keep it clean
Illuminating
Beautiful ! What year is your watch ? the black with gold?
Don’t know for sure my guess is mid 80’s
nice watch, but badly scratched...
Rather scratched but with finish from the factory then polished tbh
A stupendous piece of functional artwork. To me, the bracelet has always looked the part on the seamaster.
Hello, may you speak about crazing (hairline cracks) in terms of how common it is for the 2961? Thank you
On the dial? Very common
@@AleksWatches thank you!
I feel about this one like the JLC Albatross - it's *objectively* kinda ugly, but I still like it.
Same
What is this piece retail price?
Ther numbers are very Alice in wonderland like
I dont like the deaign thats about it.