docsnov
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I saw the ADLC with gold bezel in a magazine
Apr 23, 2012,20:46 PM
and liked it so much that I started researching it and it led me to the Purists and a fascination with watches is general. The Santos was my first big purchase and is still one of my favorites. I think the coating gives the watch a more casual look. It can be worn in almost all situations except very formal occasions where a thinner and more classic watch would be more appropriate. Was it not popular enough to keep producing? I am disappointed that it is no longer being made as I am partial to the watch.
Hopefully we will see pictures from others who like these models as much as I do.
Stewart
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A look at the outgoing Santos 100 Carbon ADLC
By: SJX : April 22nd, 2012-22:31
Cartier introduced the soon to be discontinued Santos 100 Carbon in 2009. Coated in black amorphous diamond-like carbon (ADLC), the watch was quite a departure from the typical Cartier look. I wrote in my SIHH report of 2009: “This is a very unusual step ...
I saw the ADLC with gold bezel in a magazine
By: docsnov : April 23rd, 2012-20:46
and liked it so much that I started researching it and it led me to the Purists and a fascination with watches is general. The Santos was my first big purchase and is still one of my favorites. I think the coating gives the watch a more casual look. It ca...
I think it's natural model lifespan
By: SJX : April 24th, 2012-02:20
the discontinuation and eventual replacement keeps the collection fresh. Cartier often does this for extensions of main lines (e.g. Tank Basculante or Tank Yearling), which is a good strategy to keep products scarce. What will have will not be seen on oth...