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It took decades
Quite funny to see this version.
When I proposed to Cartier as a young designer to do a dial with Arabic Numerals I got told at that time that they only do watches that can be sold worldwide and that they will not do any models for a specific market. So after almost 40 years later I see that even they are able to change mind and that the old saying: "Cartier king of jewelers and jeweler to kings" has arrived in the 21st century where the customer is king. Well done!
Cartier Santos Middle East Limited Edition
Don’t have any watch with Arabic Hindi numerals and this one also has Arabic Hindi date .. your thoughts? ...
Is this platinum? I recall the Santos Dumont from few years with green arabic numerals.
This version is okay, but without date much better. I love those numerals on watches a lot, but this piece doesn’t get me excited. Maybe 50-50. I think you can find better options of pieces with arabic numerals. But maybe wrist shot makes a better impress...
For me…
Black on steel is too male too much testosterone, the dial and the leather strap is the Islamic “noor “ green. It will clearly sell and people will love it, but it is only a product designed to sell. Not very well thought of imho, they could have made a b...
Arabic Hindi numerals add visual interest to the dial
I love these numerals, For that reason of "interest" I like Chinese and Japanese dials as well.
That is a great looking version!
And the ADLC coated bezel makes it much less scratch sensitive.
It took decades
Quite funny to see this version. When I proposed to Cartier as a young designer to do a dial with Arabic Numerals I got told at that time that they only do watches that can be sold worldwide and that they will not do any models for a specific market. So a...
