Arronax
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First Cartier
I had been looking for a slim dress watch for some time and while the 38 JLC master ultra thin had been on my list I always thought it would be nice to add a Cartier at some point, which one however had always been a challenge. I have always been in love with CPCP guilloche models, the tortue in pink gold with its breguet hands probably being my favorite, even over the platinum model. I had seen pictures from other members of the now discontinued drive extra flat but had never got a chance to try one until recently. I found a great deal on a pre-owned in steel and I knew as soon as I put it on that there was no turning back. I find it interesting that quite often new designs take a while to really get appreciated, the same happens with cars for example. Anyway I couldn't be happier, there's something special about how wearing a Cartier makes you feel, just like a Panerai does although in a different way, obviously. Yes the movement is tiny (20mm), has a modest power reserve (36-40hrs) and the buckle pin could be a bit sturdier bit none of this matters when the watch is wrapped around your wrist!
A few shots in different lighting conditions:
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First Cartier
By: Arronax : March 13th, 2024-05:25
I had been looking for a slim dress watch for some time and while the 38 JLC master ultra thin had been on my list I always thought it would be nice to add a Cartier at some point, which one however had always been a challenge. I have always been in love ...
Wear comfort
By: LiftAngle51 : March 13th, 2024-11:58
Thin watches wear awesome. But in some sort of way i like my bulky watches to wear. Thin. Bulky. I discovered bronze and yellow gold fit my skin hair, so i need to sell some stainless steel watches. Maybe a first yg Cartier is something for me. ...
