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Dumont Skeleton owners out there?
Recently had the opportunity to handle a Titanium Santos Dumont Skeleton and was immediately smitten! Been on my mind ever since but have a few things that keep coming to mind…
Loved the way it felt on the wrist and the shape of the case combined with the material. However curious to hear from anyone having experience owning or wearing this piece for any extended period of time. Tried to find reviews to better understand how good the ADLC treatment holds up for a daily wearer. The dark look is phenomenal supposing it stays that way even if worn carefully on a regular basis.
Also curious to know whether anyone swapped the strap for something that works better in hot summers. In other words, if there are other Cartier straps that match the lug width or whether alternative solutions were found. Would not plan on going on dive excursions with it but do prefer having the ability to keep a watch on the wrist for a quick shower or during rainy season.
Last question is on difficulties reading the time in various situations where light is not great…
In other words, if anyone has experience with this piece… please share!
I would LOVE to be able to answer you!
Sadly, I don't own this watch...
But I can bring you my feelings...
I understand why you love it, it is a kind of perfect combo between traditional watchmaking and a very contemporary approach.
Yes, it is true, the legibility is not as good as with the other version since the contrast between the hands and the movement is lower. But at the end, do we really buy a watch to read the time? I had the chance to wear it and it was ok. But I remind more the aerial feeling given by the movement!
About the strap, no problem to order a bespoke strap to a strapmaker, the only point is to choose it flat and with the right shape. Not the easiest to do by the way.
But I would like to tell you: take the plunge!
Fx
But I can bring you my feelings...
I understand why you love it, it is a kind of perfect combo between traditional watchmaking and a very contemporary approach.
Yes, it is true, the legibility is not as good as with the other version since the contrast between the hands and the movement is lower. But at the end, do we really buy a watch to read the time? I had the chance to wear it and it was ok. But I remind more the aerial feeling given by the movement!
About the strap, no problem to order a bespoke strap to a strapmaker, the only point is to choose it flat and with the right shape. Not the easiest to do by the way.
But I would like to tell you: take the plunge!
Fx
Plunge
Yes not far from taking the plunge as it is magnetically attached to my mind!
Thanks for sharing in my enthusiasm for this piece Fx.
Suppose the most crucial factor remains the solidity of the treatment of the case. I tend to manage avoid scratching my watches, however for standard metals signs of wear often add character. But with many dark case treatments this is not always the case as the coating comes off. Cartier claims the ADLC treatment is super strong yet flexible but hoping some Purists with first hand experience would share their views on this as I would not want to own this as an occasional wearer but more as a regular piece in rotation. For an occasional wearer the WG or RG versions look stunning as well, but the Titanium is magical!
A coating always remains a coating...
I will not tell you that there is no risk! But if you wear it with care, I don't see any issue.
Fx
Fx
WOW! Thanks for the wristshot!
It is impossible to find here in France!
So, ready to take the plunge?
Fx
So, ready to take the plunge?
Fx