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2018 new Santos
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bigtiddygothgf
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Did it pop out in it's own or did you just forget to push it back in after sizing the bracelet?Pushed it back in -- was fine
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On pictures it doesn't look too bad and looks good even -- but it's definitely the smallest and "daintiest" watch I have (compared to dive watches like the Sub(. I think I'm just not used to it but am sure it'll grow on me.
I'm not sure; could have been a case of me not pushing it in all the way when sizing it.
But it seems okay now that I've pushed it in?
Theilluminati
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Not sure if anyone here has any experience with DHGate and dealers from there. I’ve found a Santos on there and from the photos the dealer has just sent, all looks good. Does anyone know if these would be from the same factories but just a quarter of the price. Or is it really you get for what you pay for? Looked at all photos from each factory and these DHgate ones. All look similar quality.
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asanibal
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Pics of GF 35mm:
I think this sums up perfectly how the 35mm is of a good size.
The face of the Santos is surrounded by a much wider "frame" as compared to the Hulk.
Yes the Santos face may look dainty, but overall looks similarly sized to a diver watch.
Wear it in good health!
Pray, did the bracelet need a baby oil bath on arrival? Or are all the pins and joints working nicely?
Thanks!
I usually don’t oil bath my bracelets (only one was the BP 16610 because it was so squeaky!)
So I did not oil bath this GF Cartier bracelet and had no issues with the strap including sizing (took some time to figure out how to use the smart link and remove the bracelet from the case but no issues). But certainly an oil bath would help.
It is pretty flexible but does feel angular and maybe a bit rough (though not as heavy) in a JF 15400 way.
The leather strap does come with some bad smell so maybe I’d have to wipe it with some soap or something.
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hm11esh
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Thanks for the link.
This is not the 2018 Santos with the quick link system.
The one being sold is a cheap replica with poor build quality. Save your time and money as you will be disappointed if you're looking for a Santos that looks like the genuine watch.
Buy it if you're not fussed and want a cheap watch with Cartier written in it.
You have been warned so the choice is yours and good luck
This is not the 2018 Santos with the quick link system.
The one being sold is a cheap replica with poor build quality. Save your time and money as you will be disappointed if you're looking for a Santos that looks like the genuine watch.
Buy it if you're not fussed and want a cheap watch with Cartier written in it.
You have been warned so the choice is yours and good luck
Theilluminati
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Got my 35mm GF Santos ; due to some remarks here I was very curious to find out about some flaws that were mentioned but, after changing strap and bracelet as well as adjusted them I must say it's an almost perfect rep.
Very happy with this super beauty.
Also the service of TrustyTime was, after CC payments to some TD were blocked and I didn't want to use Bitcoin a pleasant surprise. KUDOS.
Very happy with this super beauty.
Also the service of TrustyTime was, after CC payments to some TD were blocked and I didn't want to use Bitcoin a pleasant surprise. KUDOS.
bigtiddygothgf
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You have no issues with the bracelet quick release and quick link systems?
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Not at all.. it went like in the advertisement, quick, easy , no stress or further questions at all.
Some members here use to call the total appearance gen-like and sure it is.
Theilluminati
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So you don’t think the jewel is too dark? Still looks really dark in your photo. It’s the only thing putting me off because I want to see that nice blue colour when on the wrist.
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hm11esh
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So have we come to a conclusion on which factory has the best and accurate Santos in the large size with bracelet yet?
All these factories are confusing me and delaying me from buying the watch.
Then they throw a spanner in the works by releasing the beautiful blue dial. Arrrgh
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All these factories are confusing me and delaying me from buying the watch.
Then they throw a spanner in the works by releasing the beautiful blue dial. Arrrgh
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So you don’t think the jewel is too dark? Still looks really dark in your photo. It’s the only thing putting me off because I want to see that nice blue colour when on the wrist.
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If you ask me, it is darker than I had expected but it’s definitely still (dark) blue in colour.
That said, I don’t think there is a way to tell how far off or on it is from GEN unless someone is able to compare side by side — I googled quite a few YouTube videos, and in all the videos i saw it looks pretty dark as well. I really can’t see much difference between those videos and the GF I have.
Waiting for someone to do a comparison vs GEN!
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