Really enjoyed this article. I am, however, getting rid of the watch winder now because Im wearing the Santos much more than I expected. But if youre not so fond of them it could be a watch to better avoid. Established in 1995, George Moss Jewellers is an independent family jewellers based in the heart of Uckfield. My feeling confirmed the things I had read online about square watches appearing to be much bigger than their actual dimensions. The Cartier, Santos De Cartier, medium, is near the top of my list to buy. The company began as a destination for bespoke jewellery and timepieces. Congratulations on your new watch. Sign up to our newsletter to get notified about new products and upcoming events. In 2019, I bought the current version Santos with a blue dial and I wear it all the time. Every time I wear it, I catch myself staring at it how beautiful it is. Sigh. Thanks for getting back to me. But it was also attached to a very worn-out Jubilee bracelet. Don't have an account yet? The Santos Galbee XL is a great watch. Its beautiful. The distinctive timepiece featured a flat shape and a square bezel, and it became known as theSantos. All items are in stock at Collector Square and shipped within 24 hours worldwide. Thats helpful to know will keep in mind! What you do notice is the beautiful ensemble of the heat-blued hands and the tip of the crown. I figured that if the Cartier Santos wasnt for me, I could always sell it on, just like Id done with that Datejust. Sadly they dont seem to make nice cream guilloche dials on new models other than maybe a few tanks which is a shame. As well as fine and pre owned jewellery, we stock a wide range of jewellery and watch brands to suit every taste and budget. If youve read my first-ever story on Fratello, you already know this by now. I dont get tired of any of the watches I own. Was this at all the right watch for me? As far as the Santos de Cartier goes, I would welcome platinum everywhere on the case. Omega is very expensive for servicing, repairs, parts, etc. Its something I really love, and it works so well. In the end, Im so happy it didnt work out between me and that Datejust. It gives the watch that informal touch it needs to not be too perfect, just like that birthmark above a supermodels lip. I am one of the unfortunate ones as I get tired of my watches, sometimes very quickly. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its a shame that the crown guards make it hard to wind, but they look *so* good, as does the blue on the crown top. I may have passed on a few which hadnt been polished because the seller couldnt provide a guarantee. We have had it professionally and fully polished, bracelet and case, twice now, and will do so again in another year. But something about that very classic design with the Roman numerals combined with that very sporty steel case and bracelet with the messy screws just really attracted me. Do you have any tips for how to spot signs of polishing? Delivery is secure and carried out by professional carriers (DHL or UPS) between 9am and 6pm:-France: 20, within 2 working days (6 days for Corsica)-Europe: delivery is 30, within 2 working days.-Hong Kong: delivery is HK$700, within 3 to 4 working days.-Rest of the world: delivery is 80, within 6-8 working days. Personally I have been going through a smaller, simpler watch phase and have been enjoying a mid 2000s 36 railmaster, got it on bracelet but its currently on a strap for winter. It was only when I put it on my wrist that I felt this was the perfect shape and size for me. And while wearing the Santos, you dont even notice it. Always had a soft spot for the galbee, it is elegant without being macho or too feminine and is less common than the santos for example. I found it a little small for my taste when I looked at them back in 2010. That sounds very similar indeed and I feel exactly the same way about my lovely 2823! The total amount of these goofy watches could easily buy me a new APRO today. Our most sought-after ranges by brand, collection or category. Clickhere to view our other pre-owned watches. Cheers! Looking forward to putting it back on bracelet, I think it is quite similar in concept to the galbee, if not quite elegant but with better water resistance as a bonus. All items are delivered with their certificate of expertise. In my dreams maybr a cpcp tortue in pink gold with the guillcohe dial and blue hands. Join us Every time I wear it, I catch myself staring at how beautiful it is. And when you go fast, you dont always make the best decisions. But which model to go for, then? I tried the tank but it didnt fit my wrist well, also teied the basculante. Fratello Watches BV 2823) came by, I was intrigued. Find below the details of this Pre-Owned Cartier Santos Galbee: Age: 1983 Box: YES Papers: YES Warranty: 12 Months Movement: Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel and 18ct Yellow Gold Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel and 18ct Yellow Gold Size: Medium Dial Type: White Roman Numerals Availability: Available in-store and online. The integrated-bracelet-sports-watch look immediately appealed to me. It failed miserably but what to put in its place? The models Amsterdam Vintage Watches was presenting every week especially caught my interest. Its amazing how a new leather strap can change things. I love my Cartier. This model of Cartier was initially designed as an original creation in order to reward the winner of sporting and social events. Yes, I guess the alternative is living with all the scratches. Some I couldnt even give away I tried. After 14 days, you have the option of exchanging your item for another using the Collector Switch service. I started looking for more pictures, videos, and information online. I just dont like the idea of polishing a watch and bracelet. A lesson for all watch lovers. No pain, no gain I guess Im willing to go through that pain, because youre right, the whole thing looks so good! Additionally, we have a stunning showroom where every product and brand has been carefully chosen and sourced by us. What you say is true. For further information, please contact our customer service. I dont follow the crowd, I buy what I like, not what is perceived as desirable by people I dont know. George Moss are privileged to say that over the years our customers have become our friends. And a true icon. I bought a very similar Tiffany watch around 35 years ago. General terms Thanks and it sounds like youve found your style and way to wear what you like, well done! A link to set a new password will be sent to your email address. Its such a versatile watch and it is so comfortable, that I am considering searching for a Santos Galbee XL to add to my humble collection. After using it for a few years, I gave it to my wife. 2319), but the ones I could find were more beaten up. Cheers! In conclusion, working closely with the studios allows us to have personal control of any project seeing it through every step of the way. Daan, your story is my story! Probably the AR coating. The next question was, how does a watch that is 32mm wide actually wear? And those curves are so well accentuated by the thin polished bevel on the otherwise fully brushed case. The last one I tried on was the WG Santos Dumont, a large watch by Cartier standards but the case work was amazing in person, I just wish it had blue hands. Thats also the thing people often say when they see the marks It wears its scratches very well! But the question I most often get asked is which size or reference it actually is. Find us As such, theres not often a need to wind or set the watch. And when the Santos de Cartier Galbe XL (ref. We are also fortunate to be able to offer a diverse range of services in house as well as within our associated studios. Its such a gorgeous watch. Im probably too introvert to ever wear a gold watch but it looked amazing in person. A week ago, I accidentally hit the crystal on my favourite Omega. I have the exact same watch, and I bought it specifically because it spoke to me more than the Datejust. The voiceover in the WatchBox video even mentioned that it would wear more like a 36mm watch, so that was it! Hoping small watches experience a huge resurgence in popularity (after we buy all our smaller watches, of course.). The bezel also stands out so well in all its polished glory. Try your damndest not to be influenced by others. That made me even more nervous about the purchase. Access the latest news and our private events. Unlike with some other bezels that are held down by screws, here, the screws are completely misaligned, just like all the other (fake) screws on the bracelet. I have the exact same watch, and I bought it specifically because it spoke to me more than the Datejust. As I get older in my retirement years, I much prefer smaller and simpler watches too. The last time I wanted to make a repair at Omega (change the crown thread) they gave me back a 900 estimate that included the revision, the change of the crystal, the arrows, the dial and the chronometer pushers. Ill just keep struggling here . And I found that polished square bezel accentuating the perfectly square dial with the curvy case around it just oh so sexy. Terms & Conditions At 35mm in diameter, it was indeed bigger, and the previously square bezel had a new design. I didnt want to be just another guy with a Rolex. It did have a seconds hand and a quirky date window at four-thirty eating into the watchmakers four on the dial, but the rest of the design totally made up for that. I tried wiping it firmly with a damp soft eyeglass cleaning cloth but it doesnt go away. Things to especially take into account are the bezel, the screws on the bracelet (should be polished), and the bevels on the case. Choosing which Cartier to go for is a very difficult task indeed, I can only say Im very happy with my Galbe XL! But in the first two years of my collecting journey, I was on the run. Now, it has flourished into one of the most highly regarded watchmakers in the world. And I can also tell those who ask me whether or not its for sale that Ill probably never sell my Cartier Santos. The perceived thickness of the watch completely disappears when its on your wrist. I will, however, go over the nerves I had, as Id never actually seen the watch in real life. What was it, and how did it work out? Yes, maybe the Santos is not for me. Its often overlooked by people as a watch from a jewelry company, but the design is so well executed. But the videos perspective actually made me scared that the watch would appear to be too thick, even though its less than 10mm tall. Once dubbed the jeweller of kings, and the king of jewellers, today we simply know them asCartier. At 42mm, the lug-to-lug length on the medium version was fine, but what bothered me a little was its large 35mm square shape. My wifes watch has a high gloss finish so the scratches are quite visible. It was like the Santos Dumont Id seen before, but a lot less dressy with its full steel bracelet. I didnt want to be just another guy with a Rolex. The watch it was replacing that 74 Rolex Datejust was, of course, 36mm wide. I wear GShock, Tag and Seiko mostly. 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Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT, My Ultimate Summer Watch Is The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonshine Gold Panda, A Much-Awaited Hands-On Encounter With The New Green Omega Seamaster Professional 300M. Hi Daan. This was in the years before the Internet. That Railmaster is a great allrounder indeed, vintage inspired looks and all the modern perks! Its also a far more interesting design to my eye than a Datejust. I now knew the search was narrowed down to the reference 2823, and I could go and find available ones online. That also means especially the polished bezel is getting quite a few marks, but they suit the Santos as the sports watch it was designed to be. Learn how your comment data is processed. You can actually read all about how I acquired the Santos from a private seller on Chrono24 in one of my previous articles, so I wont go over that again here. How a failed affair with a vintage Rolex Datejust made way for the perfect match! Small detail but annoyingly noticeable. I own a Santos Medium, its a beautiful watch, however, I never wearing outside where I may accidentally scratch the top part which still appears like new. Thats right, Ive been wearing this beauty a lot. Each item is expertly evaluated before being placed online and examined by our experts:- expert in bags: Jrme Lalande- expert in watches: Romain Ra- expert in jewellery: Thierry Stetten. Very true, I love the guilloch on the Extra Large Tank, but that one in XL is way too big for my wrist. Cartier decided to integrate the bezel with the bracelet, perhaps to give it a more fluid design. I completely agree that the 2823 is a better design and has better dimensions than the current iteration. But to me, it actually took away some of the character that the old Santos models had. Though sometimes it requires owning/wearing such a piece for a while to see that it doesnt. 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