Cartier

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!

No message body

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...  

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?

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

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... 

let her make the choice.... cheers

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 !

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, ... 

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