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donas · 14 December 2014, 10:07 AM

Does anyone have this watch? I'm looking for feedback/opinions.
Thanks

leblauski · 21 December 2014, 11:52 PM

I am looking to pick one up... not sure if I'm going with two-tone or all steel. I'm also looking at the strap options. Although I like the look of the rubber strap, it doesn't sit well on my wrist. Custom might be the way to go. I had the Cartier dealer measure the lugs and he came up with 23.5mm.

wisguy · 22 December 2014, 01:55 AM

I like it, very well balanced.

donas · 22 December 2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leblauski

I am looking to pick one up... not sure if I'm going with two-tone or all steel. I'm also looking at the strap options. Although I like the look of the rubber strap, it doesn't sit well on my wrist. Custom might be the way to go. I had the Cartier dealer measure the lugs and he came up with 23.5mm.

I have yet to see one in person, did you try on the bracelet version or just strap? How does this watch compare in size/feel compared to a sub?

bmpwatch · 23 December 2014, 07:49 AM

seen both in person, great watches...

vman · 2 January 2015, 08:43 AM

I am in the same position. I love the design and the rubber strap option. Plus, the watch looks refreshing due to its honesty: It is a luxury watch that is a bit rugged. No unnecessary tool-watch marketing needed.

2Redbulls · 2 January 2015, 03:39 PM

I love the look!

I did read a thread somewhere that the watch is actually hard to read because of the thin hands on a busy dial. I need to see it in person but I've been tempted to pull the trigger from a trusted seller for the right price.

jjnd08 · 4 January 2015, 10:25 AM

Haven't see one in person, but I like the pictures, and what I've read on it.

kings4sap · 6 January 2015, 04:21 PM

I've had this watch in my hand a few time but didn't pull the trigger. I really wish that the Roman numerals were used on the entire dial rather than just the top half. If you do buy one do not pay retail (i.e. a Cartier boutique). They are readily available at a discount.

Viral · 7 January 2015, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kings4sap

I've had this watch in my hand a few time but didn't pull the trigger. I really wish that the Roman numerals were used on the entire dial rather than just the top half. If you do buy one do not pay retail (i.e. a Cartier boutique). They are readily available at a discount.

what types of discounts are we talking here?

donas · 7 January 2015, 01:19 PM

They are about $6500 on Jomashop and Swiss Luxury told me they will beat that....not bad for new with stickers in place and a warranty card (swiss luxury, not Jomashop)

capote · 7 January 2015, 11:36 PM

I like the thinner profile, for a dive watch, but the big ass XII and multiple dates kills it for me.

kbw · 28 January 2016, 07:28 AM

I have one and I like it. It's a bit like Vman says a couple of posts up; it's a luxurious divers watch. The blue "sapphire" stone on the crown is a nice touch.

JayAK · 31 March 2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbw

I have one and I like it. It's a bit like Vman says a couple of posts up; it's a luxurious divers watch. The blue "sapphire" stone on the crown is a nice touch.

How has it held up? I will have my blue variant on Monday, I’m excited as this is my first Cartier. The watch looks very beautiful to my eye.

teabags001 · 19 April 2018, 04:29 PM

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I own this watch and 3 things I do not like are the sword hands are so thin and the lume is non existent. It makes it very hard to tell the time in normal or night time. The third thing people don’t talk about is with the black version they used a paint over the steel bezel. It’s supposed to be some super paint that stronger then ceramic. They call it ADLC and it might be. But the bezel slopes Inwards for some reason and when you hit anything the paint on the bezel will Come off and you will see the steel underneath it. If the bezel was flat like the Rolex sub I don’t think you will have this issue. I have looked at many other preowned and notice the same issues. Chipping on the tip or rim of the bezel. I was told by cartier that the blue carrier de divers are now ceramic to solve this issue but as a guy who likes steel bands black was my only option. I hope this gives some of you thinking about the black model something to think about. As a 30 something year old I loved the look. The size at 42mm is spot on. But the bezel to me is the biggest drawback. If it was black under the ADLC bezel it wouldn’t be a issue but to have steel under it even the tiniest of chips you will see in the sun.

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teabags001 · 19 April 2018, 04:30 PM

If you look right above the 50 you will see what im talking about from the post above.

glamorama · 23 May 2018, 04:30 PM

It’s a beautiful watch. Especially like the two tone versions.

14 December 2014, 10:07 AM	#1
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Opinion of Cartier Calibre Diver?? Does anyone have this watch? I'm looking for feedback/opinions. Thanks

22 December 2014, 01:55 AM	#3
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I like it, very well balanced. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

21 December 2014, 11:52 PM	#2
leblauski "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: atlanta, ga Watch: Mx GMT IIc Posts: 8	I am looking to pick one up... not sure if I'm going with two-tone or all steel. I'm also looking at the strap options. Although I like the look of the rubber strap, it doesn't sit well on my wrist. Custom might be the way to go. I had the Cartier dealer measure the lugs and he came up with 23.5mm.

23 December 2014, 07:49 AM	#5
bmpwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Brad Location: Boston / FL Posts: 679	seen both in person, great watches...

2 January 2015, 08:43 AM	#6
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,228	I am in the same position. I love the design and the rubber strap option. Plus, the watch looks refreshing due to its honesty: It is a luxury watch that is a bit rugged. No unnecessary tool-watch marketing needed.

2 January 2015, 03:39 PM	#7
2Redbulls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Morgan Hill, CA Watch: I give up.. Posts: 719	I love the look! I did read a thread somewhere that the watch is actually hard to read because of the thin hands on a busy dial. I need to see it in person but I've been tempted to pull the trigger from a trusted seller for the right price.

4 January 2015, 10:25 AM	#8
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Haven't see one in person, but I like the pictures, and what I've read on it.

6 January 2015, 04:21 PM	#9
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 447	I've had this watch in my hand a few time but didn't pull the trigger. I really wish that the Roman numerals were used on the entire dial rather than just the top half. If you do buy one do not pay retail (i.e. a Cartier boutique). They are readily available at a discount.

7 January 2015, 01:19 PM	#11
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	They are about $6500 on Jomashop and Swiss Luxury told me they will beat that....not bad for new with stickers in place and a warranty card (swiss luxury, not Jomashop)

7 January 2015, 11:36 PM	#12
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I like the thinner profile, for a dive watch, but the big ass XII and multiple dates kills it for me.

28 January 2016, 07:28 AM	#13
kbw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: BLNR Posts: 33	I have one and I like it. It's a bit like Vman says a couple of posts up; it's a luxurious divers watch. The blue "sapphire" stone on the crown is a nice touch.

19 April 2018, 04:29 PM	#15
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	I I own this watch and 3 things I do not like are the sword hands are so thin and the lume is non existent. It makes it very hard to tell the time in normal or night time. The third thing people don’t talk about is with the black version they used a paint over the steel bezel. It’s supposed to be some super paint that stronger then ceramic. They call it ADLC and it might be. But the bezel slopes Inwards for some reason and when you hit anything the paint on the bezel will Come off and you will see the steel underneath it. If the bezel was flat like the Rolex sub I don’t think you will have this issue. I have looked at many other preowned and notice the same issues. Chipping on the tip or rim of the bezel. I was told by cartier that the blue carrier de divers are now ceramic to solve this issue but as a guy who likes steel bands black was my only option. I hope this gives some of you thinking about the black model something to think about. As a 30 something year old I loved the look. The size at 42mm is spot on. But the bezel to me is the biggest drawback. If it was black under the ADLC bezel it wouldn’t be a issue but to have steel under it even the tiniest of chips you will see in the sun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2018, 04:30 PM	#16
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	If you look right above the 50 you will see what im talking about from the post above.

23 May 2018, 04:30 PM	#17
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	It’s a beautiful watch. Especially like the two tone versions.

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