SJX[Purist]
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I think it's natural model lifespan
Apr 24, 2012,02:20 AM
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 other wrists often!
- SJX
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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...