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Old 22 September 2021, 04:38 AM   #1
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Birthday present to myself.
This won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I’m primarily a Rolex collector/ wearer. I’ve acquired almost everything I want from Rolex. Today is my birthday. I decided to pick up a watch I have been admiring a while. This watch was very affordable, just over 6k. It scratched off a few holes / needs in my collection.

- super thin
- looks good with suit
- blue strap
- first manual wind.

I have to say, I love it way more than I thought I would. I’m looks even better in the flesh and it’s super light weight. It’s my first manual wind watch too! Plus, it’s my birthday so I don’t feel bad for buying yet another watch.
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:40 AM   #2
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Oh of course, pics or it didn’t happen
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:41 AM   #3
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:48 AM   #4
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Great choice!
What’s it’s like to wind / set the time with the small crown?
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:50 AM   #5
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Great choice!
What’s it’s like to wind / set the time with the small crown?
You simply turn the crown while it is all the way pushed in. 30 turns and I was off abs running. I’m not an expert though. This is my first manual.

Quite easy though. The crown is small but shaped like a octogon, similar to a nut, so very easy to turn.
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:52 AM   #6
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Congrats! looks great! It's been on my maybe list for a while but i havent pulled the trigger because i find myself reaching for bracelet options 99% of the time while my watches on straps sit in the box.
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:53 AM   #7
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Classy piece, Congrats!

I've looked (online) at the one a few times. So nice
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:54 AM   #8
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Congrats on a beautiful choice! And Happy Birthday!!
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Old 22 September 2021, 04:56 AM   #9
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Very nice Happy birthday and congratulations
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:10 AM   #10
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Happy birthday and Congratulations! I love that reference...looks great on your wrist!
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:10 AM   #11
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Congrats! looks great! It's been on my maybe list for a while but i havent pulled the trigger because i find myself reaching for bracelet options 99% of the time while my watches on straps sit in the box.
It was on my maybe list for a long time. If it helps any, it wears like a 40mm but is very thin. I wouldn’t say the watch is light. I would go even further and say it’s weightless. So it is something very different than the rest of my stuff.
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:13 AM   #12
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A very nice looking watch! And, a very happy birthday to you!!
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:14 AM   #13
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That's sharp looking. I was never much of a fan of the brand but that watch has me interested
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:19 AM   #14
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Pure class. Well done.
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:34 AM   #15
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Very nice! Happy birthday!
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Old 22 September 2021, 07:36 AM   #16
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:31 AM   #17
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Classy… congrats!
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:32 AM   #18
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Nice - congratulations!
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:34 AM   #19
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See thru back? Pics?
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:40 AM   #20
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See thru back? Pics?
Nope. At this thinness and this price point, maybe not doable. I have been eyeing some of the really thin Piaget Altiplanos, different price point though.
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:42 AM   #21
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That’s sharp. Very versatile and comfortable.
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Birthday present to myself.
Happy Birthday
And hope you enjoy the Cartier in good health for years to come.


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Old 22 September 2021, 08:51 AM   #24
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Happy Birthday!

Awesome Tudor, I mean Rolex,....wait
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:51 AM   #25
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Beauty! Happy birthday.
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:52 AM   #26
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:54 AM   #27
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Nice! - I just picked up the blue dial Santos myself!
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Old 22 September 2021, 08:59 AM   #28
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I like it ��
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Happy bday, looks great!
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Happy Birthday!!!! Congrats

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