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MichelleP · 15 September 2022, 04:06 AM

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MichelleP · 4 November 2022, 07:33 AM

Love this one

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7sins · 4 November 2022, 08:49 AM

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Classic clean watch

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How do you find it wears on the wrist? Too small or just right? Been looking at the black dial that just came out for something more dress orientated and classy.

MichelleP · 5 November 2022, 04:23 AM

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How do you find it wears on the wrist? Too small or just right? Been looking at the black dial that just came out for something more dress orientated and classy.

It actually feels perfect on the wrist. I have a 6.3" wrist. I did see see someone with the black recently and he had a larger wrist but still looked amazing. I may get the black as well down the road. If Muhammad Ali can pull it off, I think anyone can

JTL31 · 5 November 2022, 04:59 AM

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Love this one

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That looks great on you Michelle! What size is that?

Dino944 · 5 November 2022, 05:04 AM

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That looks great on you Michelle! What size is that?

That's the medium (You can tell the size of this because it has no date window).

MichelleP · 5 November 2022, 05:44 AM

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That looks great on you Michelle! What size is that?

Yes, it is the medium. I have the large blue PVD as well

INC · 5 November 2022, 06:40 AM

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Yes, it is the medium. I have the large blue PVD as well

I still waiting for the medium PVD

BDL · 5 November 2022, 07:26 AM

Current lineup.

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MichelleP · 5 November 2022, 09:19 AM

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I still waiting for the medium PVD

I would prefer the medium PVD as well but not sure it will happen

MichelleP · 5 November 2022, 09:20 AM

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Current lineup.

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Very nice. Love the moonphase

JTL31 · 6 November 2022, 01:43 AM

Michelle, my wallet wishes you wouldn’t have started this thread.

I had a Cartier cle de about 6 yrs. ago but traded it; I wish I wouldn’t have done that now. I know my end game will be a watch with Roman numerals, I just can’t decide between Cartier or Rolex. Tank vs. Santos or Datejust. No rush…I have years, to decide.

My question to you would be is the quartz movement in the Cartier Tank worth $3,000+; and what would be the trade off in price going automatic with Cartier vs. Rolex. Which brand has the more robust/ reliable movement, or are you paying for brand recognition?

btw: I’d love to see an updated pic of your amazing collection you’ve acquired

Regards!

MichelleP · 6 November 2022, 08:52 AM

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Michelle, my wallet wishes you wouldn’t have started this thread.

I had a Cartier cle de about 6 yrs. ago but traded it; I wish I wouldn’t have done that now. I know my end game will be a watch with Roman numerals, I just can’t decide between Cartier or Rolex. Tank vs. Santos or Datejust. No rush…I have years, to decide.

My question to you would be is the quartz movement in the Cartier Tank worth $3,000+; and what would be the trade off in price going automatic with Cartier vs. Rolex. Which brand has the more robust/ reliable movement, or are you paying for brand recognition?

btw: I’d love to see an updated pic of your amazing collection you’ve acquired

Regards!

I went down the Cartier rabbit hole rather quickly. Went form 0 to 4 in less than 2 years.
I have no issues with the 3k ish price for a Tank quartz. I absolutely love my Blue Must. I've thought abut the black version as well or the Tank Louis black in YG. That is Manual wound. I am a huge Rolex fan but for some reason I don't like Romans on the DJ. I much prefer it on Cartier. Of course as you can see by my Cartier collection, no numbers at all for a Tank is my favorite.
I do think Rolex is more robust. With Cartier you are paying more for design IMO.
I will will post a pic of my collection again at some point. It is ever changing.

JTL31 · 7 November 2022, 12:32 AM

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I will will post a pic of my collection again at some point. It is ever changing.

I am guilty of that as well.

I don’t have any of the watches across the years since I started buying in 1996. It all started with a modest ladies 2 tone Officer’s Swiss Army watch. All now are newish/modern ones now. Looking forward to seeing your latest collection!

Regards!

sportsfan0704 · 7 November 2022, 03:16 AM

Cartier has some of the most beautiful designs in the industry, close to VC for me, but the fact so many of their pieces are still quartz is a bad look on the brand to me. I can understand having steel tanks and some other smaller, women's watches in steel be quartz given the market for those watches is less likely to care about the internals...but the fact that gold tanks are still being made with quartz and going for 10K USD is a stain on the brand.

Further, the quality of the time pieces is not what I would expect for what you pay for. I picked up the new Santos medium steel a few months ago and was very dissapointed with the movement accuracy as well as the weight, or lack there of, of the bracelet. There is just too much competition in the watch industry today for Cartier to not offer better quality here. Especially with the move to in house movements on the Santos, one should expect a more accurate time piece for example. Its such a shame because the designs are so classic.

sski · 7 November 2022, 06:56 AM

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Cartier has some of the most beautiful designs in the industry, close to VC for me, but the fact so many of their pieces are still quartz is a bad look on the brand to me. I can understand having steel tanks and some other smaller, women's watches in steel be quartz given the market for those watches is less likely to care about the internals...but the fact that gold tanks are still being made with quartz and going for 10K USD is a stain on the brand.

Further, the quality of the time pieces is not what I would expect for what you pay for. I picked up the new Santos medium steel a few months ago and was very dissapointed with the movement accuracy as well as the weight, or lack there of, of the bracelet. There is just too much competition in the watch industry today for Cartier to not offer better quality here. Especially with the move to in house movements on the Santos, one should expect a more accurate time piece for example. Its such a shame because the designs are so classic.

Blancpain seems more your style:

"Since 1735 there has never been a Quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be!"

sportsfan0704 · 7 November 2022, 12:31 PM

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Blancpain seems more your style:

"Since 1735 there has never been a Quartz Blancpain watch. And there never will be!"

hahaha! Honestly, its not so much that Quartz ever being used by a brand is a dealbreaker for me, as that would eliminate Rolex, AP, Patek, etc. The issue is that they continue to use quartz on high end precious metal watches. The sunlight powered tank must, as short-lived as it was, was a step in the right direction of offering something a little more "alive" than a quartz piece. I just cant get over how they make gold tank's with quartz movements TODAY.

Plus as I stated, there are other quality concerns on their non-quartz watches that undermine the brand for me. I wish it wasn't;t the case as the Santos is a stunner of a watch.

LJubel328 · 12 November 2022, 11:17 AM

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bigd5506 · 13 November 2022, 02:14 AM

Just pickup this WSSA0017 and I’m loving it so far. Great for a larger wrist and still feels like a Cartier

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7sins · 13 November 2022, 05:02 AM

I blame you michelle :p, just picked this up yesterday for something a bit classy.

daveo5 · 13 November 2022, 08:44 AM

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I finally received the shorter strap for The Must

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I dropped of my Tank Francaise, 18 k WG at the Cartier boutique in Las Vegas. Getting a full service and also requested a new strap. I said I wanted the short strap rather than the regular length. My concierge measured the existing strap, regular length, then asked about hole spacing on the new short. Since it’s a special order it will take some time, but it will be attached when the service is complete. Cost for the strap $375.00. The service is estimated at $550.00

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Benzsiam · 13 November 2022, 09:27 AM

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Wow, it's gorgeous, what is the ref. no.?

Thanks for info.

MichelleP · 14 November 2022, 03:58 AM

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I blame you michelle :p, just picked this up yesterday for something a bit classy.

I'm a bad influence

It looks great on your wrist. Congratulations

MichelleP · 14 November 2022, 04:00 AM

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I dropped of my Tank Francaise, 18 k WG at the Cartier boutique in Las Vegas. Getting a full service and also requested a new strap. I said I wanted the short strap rather than the regular length. My concierge measured the existing strap, regular length, then asked about hole spacing on the new short. Since it’s a special order it will take some time, but it will be attached when the service is complete. Cost for the strap $375.00. The service is estimated at $550.00

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Looking forward to seeing it with the new strap.

LJubel328 · 14 November 2022, 12:09 PM

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Wow, it's gorgeous, what is the ref. no.?

Thanks for info.

Thank you! Took advantage of the strong dollar and got a great deal in Europe after negotiating.

The reference is 2554. It is from the 2005 Privee collection.

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MichelleP · 1 December 2022, 07:13 AM

Tank today

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mahin55065 · 2 December 2022, 01:34 AM

Nice combo of the strap and the watch!

mahin55065 · 2 December 2022, 01:35 AM

Uniquely Interesting, love the color though!

LJubel328 · 6 December 2022, 01:01 PM

I had the opportunity of handling a couple of beauties earlier today

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Armis · 6 December 2022, 03:50 PM

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I blame you michelle :p, just picked this up yesterday for something a bit classy.

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?

15 September 2022, 04:06 AM	#91
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,584	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle

4 November 2022, 07:33 AM	#92
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,584	Love this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle

13 November 2022, 05:02 AM	#110
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,588	I blame you michelle :p, just picked this up yesterday for something a bit classy. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

1 December 2022, 07:13 AM	#116
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,584	Tank today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Michelle

5 November 2022, 07:26 AM	#99
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Current lineup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 November 2022, 01:43 AM	#102
JTL31 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	Michelle, my wallet wishes you wouldn’t have started this thread. I had a Cartier cle de about 6 yrs. ago but traded it; I wish I wouldn’t have done that now. I know my end game will be a watch with Roman numerals, I just can’t decide between Cartier or Rolex. Tank vs. Santos or Datejust. No rush…I have years, to decide. My question to you would be is the quartz movement in the Cartier Tank worth $3,000+; and what would be the trade off in price going automatic with Cartier vs. Rolex. Which brand has the more robust/ reliable movement, or are you paying for brand recognition? btw: I’d love to see an updated pic of your amazing collection you’ve acquired Regards!

7 November 2022, 03:16 AM	#105
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 875	Cartier has some of the most beautiful designs in the industry, close to VC for me, but the fact so many of their pieces are still quartz is a bad look on the brand to me. I can understand having steel tanks and some other smaller, women's watches in steel be quartz given the market for those watches is less likely to care about the internals...but the fact that gold tanks are still being made with quartz and going for 10K USD is a stain on the brand. Further, the quality of the time pieces is not what I would expect for what you pay for. I picked up the new Santos medium steel a few months ago and was very dissapointed with the movement accuracy as well as the weight, or lack there of, of the bracelet. There is just too much competition in the watch industry today for Cartier to not offer better quality here. Especially with the move to in house movements on the Santos, one should expect a more accurate time piece for example. Its such a shame because the designs are so classic.

12 November 2022, 11:17 AM	#108
LJubel328 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: U.S. Posts: 857	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 November 2022, 02:14 AM	#109
bigd5506 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Dana Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Nautilus 5712 Posts: 300	Just pickup this WSSA0017 and I’m loving it so far. Great for a larger wrist and still feels like a Cartier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2022, 01:34 AM	#117
mahin55065 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Mohammod Location: New York Watch: Omega Posts: 39	Nice combo of the strap and the watch!

2 December 2022, 01:35 AM	#118
mahin55065 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Mohammod Location: New York Watch: Omega Posts: 39	Uniquely Interesting, love the color though!

6 December 2022, 01:01 PM	#119
LJubel328 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: U.S. Posts: 857	I had the opportunity of handling a couple of beauties earlier today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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