Cartier

I am the very lucky new owner of this amazing Cartier (my first Cartier). It was bought on an impulse--which is not my usual way. I'm usually slow, like a tortoise, in choosing a watch, but I tried this one on and, quick as a jackrabbit, that was it: I bo...  

i have come close several times to pulling the trigger on this piece. The back story is also quite nice 👍

A very cool team 😉

reason & they are a real pain when strap changing as they can be damaged easily - I would double check & leave it to Cartier. Wonderful watch BTW

I had the shop change the strap to the one pictured here when I bought it.

First if you want to change the strap change it to something you like long term. Frequent disassembly and reassembly of soft screws and or a soft case is a bad idea. Second make sure the watchmaker who does it for you has no problem shaping a screwdriver ... 

That probably means I should stick with this strap for a while--I like the combo a lot. I thought it might be fun to switch it between this lighter brown ostrich and a darker brown alligator, but if I'm going to stick with one for a while, the right one i... 

watchmaker. It's simply too perfect as it is. You will find someone; there is no hurry. End of sermon! FH

I really appreciate everyone's enthusiasm (and I VERY MUCH share it)

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Looks pretty good on the dark brown gator, too.

Congratulations the Tortue and especially this size Mono Poussoir is a fantastic watch. Enjoy your watch and when the time comes that it needs service, make sure to go to an excellent watchmaker or the Cartier BTQ. GEO

Fortunately I live near both a Cartier Boutique and an excellent independent watchmaker. To be honest, I have more trust in the watchmaker than I do in the boutique.

My fav together with the 8 days big date. Enjoy it. Vte

Hasitate. I am the same. I buy never on impuls. Study the lugs if i can change straps by myself. I study the movement. Study the price. Learning about a brand. I own no Cartier, but i saw serveral Cartiers who are nice to see. This model the Santos 100XL ... 

I don't know how it looks like at the screws level, but if you like changing you could maybe replace the screws (and keep them aside !) by regular spring bars in order to change more easily and often ? Don't hit me I don't know whether it is feasible or n... 

I replaced the screw bars with regular spring bars and now change straps regularly. Turned out to be no problem at all!

That is a beautiful and very unique piece. So what sort of screwdrivers would jewellers use for gold screws? BW, Chi Kai

One of the most beautiful Cartier's out there ! Enjoy !

I have personally changed the straps on my Tortue a couple of times and never wondered what material the screws are made of. I stopped changing my straps lately because when I asked the boutique for new screws, they insisted on taking my watch in (not for...  

You do not see that Tortue with the 8-day JLC movement very often! And it looks (and sounds) like you've been getting thorough enjoyment out of that wonderful watch! I have the original (gold) screw bars in a little baggie now in the Cartier box, and I'm ... 

Its a nightmare as the screws won't move and they are gold so i don't want to force it!

As you might see upthread, I left that to a professional, and now use a set of regular spring bars in place of the gold screwed bars.

Will definitely replace them with spring bars when I find someone who can remove the bars. Many thanks