r/Cartier

Does the Santos in medium wear well on my wrist? Or should I consider the large.

Debating on getting a clash bracelet in rose gold. Which one suits me better? Those are not my sizes (they are one or two sizes bigger) I wear a 15 and plan on wearing my love on one wrist and clash on the other preferably daily. Maybe I’ll get a small clash ring to go with it as well. 

Left is medium and right is small

Thank you!

Wearing this on a Sunday of a long weekend because I’m feeling it today. Wearing this Santos Dumont XL always feels right

Absolutely in love with my Cartier Tank Louis 78086 from the early 70’s😍

I’ve narrowed down to my 3 favourite dials, as like as other first world problems - they’re tied in terms of how much I like each.

Curious what you like? Totally get its individual preference at the end of day and no one can make a decision for someone else, just thought I’d get opinions if anyone else struggled with the decision between these ones.

For added context, I’ve got a couple of dive watches (Seiko’s, Tudor, Rolex). On the dressier side a two tone DJ, Longines.

I’m purchasing my first Cartier watch for a big life achievement. For the longest time I had my heart set on a Tank Louis in yellow gold, but I’ve had to wait for my local AD to get it back in stock as they only had the RG anniversary model in the small size. I’ve tried a couple of other watches today and I was a bit taken aback about how intense the 18k yellow gold is against my skintone (my wedding band is 14k), and now I’m just rethinking everything. Any opinions or guidance as to what would suit me better would be extremely welcome. I’m also open to other options than what is shown here. Thanks in advance!

Thoughts? I've been super into these unusual shapes. Let me know some of your favorites please!!

Added the small juste un clou to my stack. The boutique also polished my existing love bracelet and it came out like new. 🤗 Great service.

Have wanted a Love ring for yeeeears. This is the beginning of my collection 🥂

The attached photo is FOR REFERENCE ONLY. I created it using images from other sellers to show the same watch model and the original box and document contents that came with mine. My actual watch is still with the jeweler who appraised it, so I do not currently have it available to photograph. Once I receive it back, I can provide clear photos of the actual watch, caseback, condition, buckle, receipt and paperwork.

I recently found a vintage Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil SM, reference 5057001, among my grandfather’s belongings.

The watch has a quartz movement, a gold-vermeil case over sterling silver and a blue sapphire cabochon on the crown. The original sales receipt shows that it was purchased from an independent jeweler in 1989. I have not confirmed the exact production year, so I am describing it only as purchased in 1989.

It appears to include nearly the complete original set:

• Original red Cartier presentation box

• Original white outer box

• Original red leather document folder

• Original dated sales receipt from 1989

• Warranty and instruction booklet

• Original international guarantee certificate, left blank

The leather strap is extremely worn and needs to be replaced. I still need to confirm whether the original Cartier buckle is present.

The watch is also not currently running. I do not know whether it only needs a battery or whether the quartz movement requires repair. As far as I know, the case has not yet been opened.

The jeweler who appraised it offered $250 and said they would purchase it for parts because it is not running and needs a strap. I am trying to decide whether it is financially worth repairing before selling.

I do not have much money available to put into the watch, and I am worried that an official Cartier service, Cartier replacement strap or movement repair could cost more than the amount those repairs would add to the eventual sale price.

I would especially appreciate advice on the following:

1. Should I first pay only for a careful battery replacement and inspection?

2. If it needs more than a battery, is it usually worth repairing this model before selling, or would I be better off selling it as-is?

3. Would servicing it through Cartier add enough resale value to justify the cost, or would a reputable independent watchmaker who specializes in vintage Cartier be the better option?

4. Does the watch need a genuine Cartier strap to retain its value, or could I install a good-quality replacement strap while preserving the original buckle?

5. Would buyers generally prefer to choose their own strap rather than having me spend money replacing it?

6. Is there a repair-cost limit beyond which I would probably not recover the expense when selling?

7. Would service documentation or proof that the movement is functioning make a meaningful difference to buyers?

I understand that dealer asking prices are not the same as actual sale prices. I am mainly looking for the most sensible and cost-effective next step so I do not spend money on repairs that I will not recover.

Again, the attached image is only a reference composition made from other sellers’ photos. It is an accurate representation of the watch model and the items included with mine, but it is not a photograph of my actual watch.

I am not currently offering the watch for sale. Please keep comments to ADVICE ONLY. ,

My wrist bud this weekend. Love my Santos Dumont!