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Actually it's for my partner's watch. She's not 100% yet on the choice (or brand). But if it's from Cartier, it is most probably between the Small Roadster Quartz or the medium sized Santos 100 auto.
Price wise, the Santos isn't that more than the Roadster. So say if she liked both model equally,  naturally we should go for Santos because it has an auto movement right? (better value for money)

But the thing is, if it's just a basic ETA inside (like 2824), then the movement should be very cheap (less than $100), and considering there's no display back and (assuming) no modification or decoration added, maybe the more value one is the Quartz-based Roadster then? Considering we are not getting an in-house movt, or decorated/modified ETA and we can't even see the movement (no display back), also considering then we have to pay another $300-$400 bucks per 5yr to get it serviced, maybe Quartz option is better then? What do you think?

By the way here is the pic of the watches mentioned. (**Pics owned by brandwatch.jp/joyful collection)




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Cartier Caliber 076 (Santos 100)

 
By: djmm : April 18th, 2010-08:37
I was just checking the website and found the medium sized Santos 100 has a Caliber 076. I couldn't find any other info about the movement. Anyone knows what sort of movement it is? Thanks!

I see

 
By: djmm : April 18th, 2010-10:18
Actually it's for my partner's watch. She's not 100% yet on the choice (or brand). But if it's from Cartier, it is most probably between the Small Roadster Quartz or the medium sized Santos 100 auto. Price wise, the Santos isn't that more than the Roadste...  

modified eta

 
By: djmm : April 18th, 2010-10:20
Ah, I posted my respond above just a few minutes before reading this. So it is modified? But then again, do you think it is still worth considering to get over a Quartz one?

Well.....

 
By: MiniCooper : April 18th, 2010-10:32
Personally I prefer an ETA movement over a quartz.... Eta movements, although basic, there are quite durable.... having said that... it depends on her taste on the design of the watch.... cheers

That's the thing...

 
By: djmm : April 18th, 2010-10:45
She probably likes those 2 equally. So it might comes down to whether or not we should get another automatic for her. Don't get me wrong, I got nothing against reliable ETA workhorse, but the thing is if we can't even see the movt and if it's just a commo... 

Bring her to a Cartier boutique

 
By: Bosimao watchfinder : April 18th, 2010-17:40
She should try the watches on and see which one smiles to her. If you are worried about value : buy her the watches second hand, you'll get both for the price of one new !

Unfortunately

 
By: djmm : April 18th, 2010-22:01
They're not really very popular models, so I don't think we can see that many (exact models) on sale around used market. And they are so pretty, whoever owns them, it would be hard to let go those watches. The thing is, Australia has a very small market, ... 

Everyone is right, it is an ETA

 
By: SJX : April 18th, 2010-20:19
as for the auto v. quartz debate, it is a matter of preference; the ETA is that refined or sophisticated though it is very reliable. Ladies typically prefer quartz movements for convenience so it is up to the owner. - SJX