Cartier appreciation thread

[LoanLOL]

Hello Cartier lovers! I'm loving this thread.

However, I'm feeling mega dumb for not finding out how to post pictures like you do ... didn't find the answer with the search function neither ...

Could you help me out?

[LoanLOL]

Originally Posted by Armis

That is indeed a classy piece.
Is this the large size? (I think that’s the largest)
But did you find the strap to be a little stiff at the start?

I have the red version and the bracelet was so stiff I decided to swap it !

[JTL31]

Originally Posted by LoanLOL

Hello Cartier lovers! I'm loving this thread.

However, I'm feeling mega dumb for not finding out how to post pictures like you do ... didn't find the answer with the search function neither ...

Could you help me out?

I was having difficulty too till I downloaded the Tapatalk App. It’s free (with annoying ads where you can only post 1 pic per post, If you buy w/monthly dues you can post many pics. Or, you need to figure out how to minimize your pic/jpeg file so it meets the requirements, Hope this helps!

[Dino944]

Originally Posted by LoanLOL

Hello Cartier lovers! I'm loving this thread.

However, I'm feeling mega dumb for not finding out how to post pictures like you do ... didn't find the answer with the search function neither ...

Could you help me out?

Try IMGUR to host your pix. Its free and very easy to use.

[LoanLOL]

Thanks a lot for your answers, I'll try them out!

[BDL]

SolarBeat


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[THE_FOOT]

Picked up my first Cartier at the weekend....

[pendlepants]

Originally Posted by THE_FOOT

Picked up my first Cartier at the weekend....

Welcome to the club! The Santos medium, IMO, is about as close to a perfect watch as you can get. Looks great on you!

[LJubel328]

I was finally able to add this to my collection. I have to say I love it even more than I thought I would.


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[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by THE_FOOT

Picked up my first Cartier at the weekend....

Congratulations. It's such a comfortable watch. I really love mine.

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

I was finally able to add this to my collection. I have to say I love it even more than I thought I would.


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Really cool. Congrats

[MarshMan114]

This came in yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I'm just beside myself with how much I love it. Tank Large Solarbeat.

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by MarshMan114

This came in yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I'm just beside myself with how much I love it. Tank Large Solarbeat.

Congratulations. Looks amazing

[INC]

I don't know if it was mentioned, but just figured out in an AD, that Cartier added for the Cartier Dumont 2023 a simplified fast changing strap. It's not as spectacular as the Santos Santos' has, but seems usable :)

[MichelleP]

Santos Dumont today



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[salnuaimi]

I dont know if anybody saw this

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

I dont know if anybody saw this

Wow this is very cool. Never seen this watch before.

[salnuaimi]

its a limited edition ( one shot) production for the middle east .

sunburst green dial / Indian numerals / comes with green alligator and rubber ./ ADLC bezel but no bracelet .

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

its a limited edition ( one shot) production for the middle east .

sunburst green dial / Indian numerals / comes with green alligator and rubber ./ ADLC bezel but no bracelet .

I really like it

[Sandpit]

Galbee XL in 32mm. Sounds small but wears a lot more like a 36mm. Absolutely love this piece. There’s so many interesting angles to it.


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[1William]

Very nice.

[Wildy]

I have really started to get captivated by the Ballon Bleu De Cartier in rose gold. I have large wrists and my local dealer does not have this model. Is the model not popular as I have not seen anyone posting with this watch. Given its high price I would be looking to trade probably my Rolex DSSD JC plus cash to fund it. I recently purchased a new Rolex Datejust as a dress watch but looking at it, it’s not a dress watch and I don’t have anything in my collection that I would consider as a dress watch. What is your opinion.

[IGotId]

Originally Posted by salnuaimi

its a limited edition ( one shot) production for the middle east .

sunburst green dial / Indian numerals / comes with green alligator and rubber ./ ADLC bezel but no bracelet .

Is it available for sale now?

[Flying Clog]

Originally Posted by MarshMan114

This came in yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I'm just beside myself with how much I love it. Tank Large Solarbeat.

This is beautiful.
I have to ask - is the dial white and it's just the lighting making it look creme or is it actually a creme color ?

FC

[Reign]

No Crash’s in here??


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[Dino944]

Originally Posted by Reign

No Crash’s in here??


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They are very rare. Not sure anyone here owns one.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Dino944

They are very rare. Not sure anyone here owns one.

I have one. Sort of. Last year my wife got me a small area rug for my office that is in the shape of a Crash.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

I was finally able to add this to my collection. I have to say I love it even more than I thought I would.


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Wow, you always have all the rare and gorgeous Cartiers. What is the ref. no. of this one? Thanks in advance for info.

Congrats!

[LJubel328]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Wow, you always have all the rare and gorgeous Cartiers. What is the ref. no. of this one? Thanks in advance for info.

Congrats!

Thank you, I had been searching for this watch for quite some time. It is called a tank a guichets, no reference number that I am aware of. A few examples had popped up with dealers of the more common variation (slightly larger case with crown at three o'clock) but none of the dealers could agree on the price I was willing to pay. Then a more rare variation popped up at an auction, wasn't initially planning to bid but threw one in and ended up winning.

I've copied and pasted the description from the auction as they describe it much more eloquently than I ever could.

"A variant of the original Tank wristwatch, the Tank à Guichets was first introduced in 1928. Featuring jumping hours at the upper portion of the dial, the watch also displays a minutes indicator at 6 o'clock. Its name derives from the apertures, which "jump" as the time advances. "Jump Hour" wristwatches were particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, these wristwatches are incredibly evocative of the Art Deco period.

The present watch is an absolutely stunning re-interpretation of the original model. In 1996, Cartier celebrated their 150th anniversary by producing a series of limited edition Tank à Guichets. While 150 examples were produced in platinum with a ruby cabochon crown, 100 examples were produced in pink gold with a sapphire cabochon crown. In addition, for their most exclusive clients, Cartier created three series of Tank à Guichets each in yellow gold, platinum and rose gold, with each series having 3 examples. These models were slightly smaller and had a crown at 12 o'clock - a true ode to the original example from the 1920s.

The present watch thus presents a new discovery to the Cartier horological community - with a serial number of A110020, it is only four digits away from the last known yellow gold special edition Tank à Guichets which is numbered 3/3 and A110016. Thus, one can conclude that Cartier had made this timepiece upon special request for a VIP client who did not have the opportunity to purchase one of the original 3 series produced."

I've pivoted my focus to Cartier as the customer service with many other watchmakers has been subpar as of late, in my opinion. I also love the fact that nearly no one knows what it is.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by LJubel328

Thank you, I had been searching for this watch for quite some time. It is called a tank a guichets, no reference number that I am aware of. A few examples had popped up with dealers of the more common variation (slightly larger case with crown at three o'clock) but none of the dealers could agree on the price I was willing to pay. Then a more rare variation popped up at an auction, wasn't initially planning to bid but threw one in and ended up winning.

I've copied and pasted the description from the auction as they describe it much more eloquently than I ever could.

"A variant of the original Tank wristwatch, the Tank à Guichets was first introduced in 1928. Featuring jumping hours at the upper portion of the dial, the watch also displays a minutes indicator at 6 o'clock. Its name derives from the apertures, which "jump" as the time advances. "Jump Hour" wristwatches were particularly popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, these wristwatches are incredibly evocative of the Art Deco period.

The present watch is an absolutely stunning re-interpretation of the original model. In 1996, Cartier celebrated their 150th anniversary by producing a series of limited edition Tank à Guichets. While 150 examples were produced in platinum with a ruby cabochon crown, 100 examples were produced in pink gold with a sapphire cabochon crown. In addition, for their most exclusive clients, Cartier created three series of Tank à Guichets each in yellow gold, platinum and rose gold, with each series having 3 examples. These models were slightly smaller and had a crown at 12 o'clock - a true ode to the original example from the 1920s.

The present watch thus presents a new discovery to the Cartier horological community - with a serial number of A110020, it is only four digits away from the last known yellow gold special edition Tank à Guichets which is numbered 3/3 and A110016. Thus, one can conclude that Cartier had made this timepiece upon special request for a VIP client who did not have the opportunity to purchase one of the original 3 series produced."

I've pivoted my focus to Cartier as the customer service with many other watchmakers has been subpar as of late, in my opinion. I also love the fact that nearly no one knows what it is.

Thank you so much for your detail information.

I love many of your Cartiers, they look so gorgeous and very classy. I would love to add some Cartier timepieces in my collection.