AF Cartier Santos vs BVF, GF

[patek_with_sellita]

Can someone advise on how to obtain just this blue rubber strap for Santos. This config no longer available from TD's i was told.

Ali/ebay has some straps but they don't look like good quality.

https://trustytime88.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21_163&products_id=25271

Impossible to just obtain the strap unfortunately.

 

[giezzo]

Not exactly impossible

Question is quality and at what cost.

Blue Rubber Strap Band with Screws for Cartier Santos Large Quick-Release 21mm | eBay

Bracelet:Longueur: 115+75mmEpaisseur: 3.

www.ebay.com

 

[philsterdude]

Steve at Theonewatch did a great photo comparison.... Granted on the xl but it's still helpful. https://www.theonewatches.ws/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=101

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Not exactly impossible

Question is quality and at what cost.

Blue Rubber Strap Band with Screws for Cartier Santos Large Quick-Release 21mm | eBay

Bracelet:Longueur: 115+75mmEpaisseur: 3.

www.ebay.com

Yeah that’s what I meant. The quality is usually ass.

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Steve at Theonewatch did a great photo comparison.... Granted on the xl but it's still helpful. https://www.theonewatches.ws/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=101

Yeah it’s a great rep!

 

[pouark]

Do you have an update on the choice between BVF and AF?
? and sorry for Noob's question, but what is a floating R?

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Do you have an update on the choice between BVF and AF?
? and sorry for Noob's question, but what is a floating R?

BVF is a safe choice, it seems that they are examples out there (35mm) without the floating R. Go to page 2 for a picture.

 

[Watchpan]

Steve at Theonewatch did a great photo comparison.... Granted on the xl but it's still helpful. https://www.theonewatches.ws/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=101

This is great info. Thanks for posting this!

 

[Strange_Ad_3422]

Steve at Theonewatch did a great photo comparison.... Granted on the xl but it's still helpful. https://www.theonewatches.ws/index.php?route=journal3/blog/post&journal_blog_post_id=101

im new here and looking forward to learn things.

Thanks for posting this comparison.

Doesnt make it easier though.

What factory would you or any other expert choose when looking at this comparison? Or just in general. Is BVF still the safer choice?

I got my first rep recently ( rolex 114060 VSF) and now I want to buy a santos 35mm for myself and a panthere 27mm for my girlfriend. I rather she goes for the SS but she wants the SS and gold..
So im basically curious about the factory for both and also If someone could give some insight on the gold on the panthere. Will it stay nice the coming years?
I like to wear my watches ( i also have a couple of gen luxury watches) but im also careful. My gf however leaves her current watch lying around anywhere so scratches will come very soon I think.

thanks a lot in advance

 

[osima]

También quiero saber cuál es la mejor opción, actualmente, para la versión blanca de 35 mm.

 

[Alex22]

I have had the Santos in the past and would like to get it again (white dial), I think the current versions are comparable. Is there any link for comparison tests with gen?

 

[establishthefun]

loving my AF Santos

 

[Medders]

Thanks for the reply! How about the bracelet? AF looks like a good choice now.

Where can you buy a AF Cartier from ?

 

[Legion]

is the PVD BVF the same as the non PVD? eg https://puretimewatch88.io/watch-br...ss-smartlinks-bracelet-miyota-9019-26891.html

 

[Legion]

Basically I'm looking for a black (ideally ceramic) santos

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Basically I'm looking for a black (ideally ceramic) santos

is the PVD BVF the same as the non PVD? eg https://puretimewatch88.io/watch-br...ss-smartlinks-bracelet-miyota-9019-26891.html

Yeah, same structure! It’s a beautiful watch as well !

 

[slyclopse]

Great thread. I think a 35mm BVF might be my next purchase

 

[patek_with_sellita]

Great thread. I think a 35mm BVF might be my next purchase

Killer watch, perfect watch for everything.

 

[Nightwatchman67]

What’s the floating R? Only just started looking a Cartier and know nothing sorry.

 

[philsterdude]

What’s the floating R? Only just started looking a Cartier and know nothing sorry.

The R is sometimes printed out of alignment with the other letters. It looks like it's floating slightly high.