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Been looking around for ages for a cartier santos medium strap crocodile. Seen some people buying of ali expressso if you are selling one or have links that would be good

Interested in ladies rolex’s open to all different types dm me or respond on here. Cheers

I genuinely miss physical buttons.

I used to be able to get in my car, turn up the AC, and adjust the radio purely by muscle memory without ever taking my eyes off the road. Now, I have to navigate through three laggy sub-menus on a blinding, giant iPad just to turn down the fan speed. It feels incredibly counter-intuitive and honestly dangerous.

The same goes for home appliances. I don't need my fridge to send me a push notification. I don't need to download an app to start my washing machine. I definitely do not need my toaster to require a software update before I can make breakfast.

"Poor" technology was just better because it did exactly what it was supposed to do, immediately, every single time. It feels like we are innovating just for the sake of it, and it's making everyday life infinitely more annoying.

Just wanting to know the best straps for the cartier santos medium. Im based in the uk, if someone has one also give me a shout. But yeah also choosing the colour would be great to see yours.

For me, it’s whenever someone asks if I’ve seen a specific, insanely popular movie or TV show (like The Office, Game of Thrones, or Breaking Bad).

If I haven't seen it, I have learned the hard way that saying "No" results in a 5-minute lecture of: "WHAT?! How have you not seen it?! You have to watch it! What kind of shows do you even watch then?!"

So now, I just smile and nod and say, "Oh yeah, I watched it a few years ago. So good." It instantly satisfies them, the conversation moves on naturally, and no one gets hurt.

Another classic is telling the haircut, "I'm just taking it easy and doing some jobs this weekend," when in reality, I might be going to a massive festival, simply because I don't have the social energy to explain my actual plans.

Is it just me or do you do anything to avoid a further conversation when passing someone you kind of know in public??

Only buying from verified sellers, or trusted sellers may to many Dm’s from scammers using WTB. If you have any and can send Next day royal mail thats perfect happy to bank transfer staying away from paypal F&F.
Thanks again 🤝

Send me a msg or reply here looking for Santos De Cartier 35mm SS BVF White Dial On SS SmartLinks Bracelet MIYOTA 9039. Preferably near new, but open to seeing photos of different ones. thanks

Send me a msg or reply here looking for Santos De Cartier 35mm SS BVF White Dial On SS SmartLinks Bracelet MIYOTA 9039. Preferably near new, but open to seeing photos of different ones.

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a pre-owned Clean Factory Daytona 116520 (white dial) from a member-to-member sale. It’s got the SA4130 movement inside.

The watch was a daily wearer for over a year, so it has some usual desk diving scratches on the bracelet. However, the movement itself seems rock solid. It winds perfectly, all the chronograph functions snap back nicely, and it keeps time very well.

The only issue is that the rotor is pretty noisy when I move my wrist.

I reached out about getting it looked at to quiet it down, and I was quoted £240 for a full teardown and service of the 4130 movement.

My questions for the experts here:

1. Is dropping £240 on a full service massive overkill if the watch is already running and keeping time perfectly fine?
2. Can I just request a simple rotor silencing (applying HP1300 oil to the bearings) without doing a full £240 teardown, or do watchsmiths usually insist on doing the whole service once the case is open?

Also, if there are any UK-based watchmakers in this sub who can help out with a quick rotor silencing, please drop me a message!

Appreciate any advice!

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a pre-owned Clean Factory Daytona 116520 (white dial) from a member-to-member sale. It’s got the SA4130 movement inside.

The watch was a daily wearer for over a year, so it has some usual desk diving scratches on the bracelet. However, the movement itself seems rock solid. It winds perfectly, all the chronograph functions snap back nicely, and it keeps time very well.

The only issue is that the rotor is pretty noisy when I move my wrist.

I reached out about getting it looked at to quiet it down, and I was quoted £240 for a full teardown and service of the 4130 movement.

My questions for the experts here:

1. Is dropping £240 on a full service massive overkill if the watch is already running and keeping time perfectly fine?
2. Can I just request a simple rotor silencing (applying HP1300 oil to the bearings) without doing a full £240 teardown, or do watchsmiths usually insist on doing the whole service once the case is open?

Also, if there are any UK-based watchmakers in this sub who can help out with a quick rotor silencing, please drop me a message!

Appreciate any advice!

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a pre-owned Clean Factory Daytona 116520 (white dial) from a member-to-member sale. It’s got the SA4130 movement inside.

The watch was a daily wearer for over a year, so it has some usual desk diving scratches on the bracelet. However, the movement itself seems rock solid. It winds perfectly, all the chronograph functions snap back nicely, and it keeps time very well.

The only issue is that the rotor is pretty noisy when they move there wrists.

I reached out about getting it looked at to quiet it down, and I was quoted £240 for a full teardown and service of the 4130 movement.

My questions for the experts here:

1. Is dropping £240 on a full service massive overkill if the watch is already running and keeping time perfectly fine?
2. Can I just request a simple rotor silencing (applying HP1300 oil to the bearings) without doing a full £240 teardown, or do watchsmiths usually insist on doing the whole service once the case is open?

Also, if there are any UK-based watchmakers in this sub who can help out with a quick rotor silencing, please drop me a message!

Appreciate any advice!

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a pre-owned Clean Factory Daytona 116520 (white dial) from a member-to-member sale. It’s got the SA4130 movement inside.

The watch was a daily wearer for over a year, so it has some usual desk diving scratches on the bracelet. However, the movement itself seems rock solid. It winds perfectly, all the chronograph functions snap back nicely, and it keeps time very well.

The only issue is that the rotor is pretty noisy when he moves his wrist.

I reached out about getting it looked at to quiet it down, and I was quoted £240 for a full teardown and service of the 4130 movement.

My questions for the experts here:

1. Is dropping £240 on a full service massive overkill if the watch is already running and keeping time perfectly fine in terms of longevity of the movement?
2. Can I just request a simple rotor silencing (applying HP1300 oil to the bearings) without doing a full £240 teardown, or do watch smiths usually insist on doing the whole service once the case is open?
3. Is there anyone here who could message me if they do it in the uk.

Appreciate any advice!

Im thinking about my next pickup, and I’m torn between a couple of very different directions. I'd love to get some input from anyone who has held these in hand, specifically regarding longevity, tactile feel, and out-of-the-box quality.

Right now, I'm weighing up two main options:

Option 1: Cartier Santos (BVF vs. GF V2)

I’m heavily leaning toward the Santos, but I’m stuck on the factory and sizing.

• The Size Dilemma: I have larger wrists and bigger hands (usually prefer a bit more wrist presence). I know the sub loves the Medium 35mm for the classic proportions, but I'm worried it might look a bit delicate on a larger frame. Does the Large 40mm wear cleanly, or does the square shape make it look like a brick?
• The Factory Battle: BVF vs. GF V2. I know BVF has the upper hand on bracelet quality and crystal clarity right now, but that floating 'R' gives me pause. On the other hand, GF nails the printing and the flat screws but I’ve heard mixed things about their crystal frosting.

Option 2: VSF Daytona 126500 Panda (A4131/4801)

The other side of my brain is telling me to just skip the square case entirely and grab the new VSF 126500 Panda.

• The $500 price point for VSF is incredibly tempting, and I know their crystals are unparalleled out of the box.
• I also have a black submariner so that plays into it
• My main hesitation here is the "Youth Edition" movement (the 4801 mod). For those who own it, how does it actually feel to wind and wear? Is the unidirectional rotor noise a dealbreaker, or is the build quality high enough to overlook it?