Eagerly awaiting my Ballon Bleu de Cartier from Toro Bravo

[JJ-Watch-Guy]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been interested in reps since a friend of mine got back from China with about 5 from Guangzhou. I spent the last few months looking into buying online and got some great info from this forum.

I have wanted a Ballon Bleu de Cartier for the last year or so since I saw it on a stranger's wrist. The replica industry may have finally made my dream into a (replicated) reality. As many of you know, Toro Bravo had a big sale on a few items recently and one was the BB so after bugging him with over a dozen e-mails I finally pulled the trigger and sent him payment via Western Union. He sent me back QC pics and a tracking number the next day and now I'm playing the waiting game.

Here are the pics and I'll update you when I get the piece.

- JJ

P.S. Huge props to TB for quickly answering all my many e-mails!

 

[Albieee]

Looking like a cracking watch mate! Shame about Toro's site being down at the moment, I'll be purchasing one of his discounted Santos's next week. Toro is the man!

 

[sharrkey]

Welcome to Rwi JJ, waiting is always a pita but I'm sure you will love the ballon bleu when it arrivesopcorn:

 

[Luthier]

Welcome to the forum, JJ!!!
BB is kinda... girly watch, but whatever rock your boat!

 

[Winemaker]

Welcome to the forum, JJ!!!
BB is kinda... girly watch, but whatever rock your boat!

42mm is very classy looking.

 

[JJ-Watch-Guy]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I think that watch style is both a matter of personal taste as well as communal norms. I personally love the look of this watch and showed it to some friends and colleagues who normally differ in their tastes but agreed on the classic yet bold design of this particular piece. Will keep you updated on delivery etc.

 

[ssclassa80]

Great dress watch in my opinion. The huge PAM's don't fit properly under a properly tailored shirt cuff. There is nothing on this watch to get caught on anything. Timeless design and I am considering at this price.

 

[TastyTreats]

Sweet ride for the wrist.

Post some pics on the fly ...

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TastyTreats

 

[JJ-Watch-Guy]

The watch has arrived! 11 days after shipping via China Post airmail to Israel must be some sort of record. I hope to post a review soon, but in the mean time suffice it to say that it is gorgeous and has garnered a lot of positive attention from colleagues and friends. The fact that it is running at +7s/day is also really amazing.