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Clueless_Collector · 2024-06-14T03:24:16Z

Explore the Cartier Santos-Dumont Demoiselle with Clueless_Collector's review. Discover its unique design, micro-rotor, and surprising wearability for luxury watch enthusiasts.

Clueless_Collector

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Clueless_Collector's enthusiastic post about the Cartier Santos-Dumont Demoiselle highlights a watch that transcends typical preferences, captivating even those who usually favor larger, round cases. His detailed observations on its design, wearability, and the intriguing micro-rotor movement offer a fresh perspective on Cartier's recent offerings, underscoring why this particular model is generating significant collector interest.

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This is really nice and pretty.

I don’t care if the bevels are machine polished or hand finished but they are not the point.

The design with the blue lacquer and indices at 3/6/9/12, coupled with the screws are 1/2, 4/5, 7/8 and 10/11 is just brilliant.

If only the micro rotor can spin fast like the micro rotors of calipers 240 or others to make the Santos Dumont Demoiselle fun to watch 😅

I thought the size at 31mm is on the smaller side but the lug to lug length of 43mm makes it very wearable and comfortable.

It is picture perfect, isn’t it?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Santos-Dumont Demoiselle's micro-rotor movement and distinctive design elements, such as the blue lacquer and screw placement, are compelling enough to attract collectors who previously hadn't considered Cartier.
Despite a personal preference for watches 37mm and above with round cases, Clueless_Collector was 'blown away by the beauty' of the 31mm Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, noting its 43mm lug-to-lug length contributes to its surprising wearability.
Many of Cartier's newer models, including some from 2024, are not receiving adequate coverage, leading to 'good surprises' for collectors who discover them.

The Discussion

Jtl

Jun 14, 2024

Intriguing design at its best !

Thanks for sharing the macro views of your beautiful timepiece. Sublime !

Clueless_Collector

Jun 14, 2024

I can’t find a bad angle with this watch, I really tried 😅

You’re welcome…glad to share.

Jtl

Jun 14, 2024

Welcome to the world of openworked.