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Cartier De Santos blue 40mm BVF + box - (wrong watch but worked out fine)

Treps

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This was my 3rd order from Andiot and again it was a pleasure to do business with them. It took just over 2 weeks from ordering via website to recieving the watch in the UK.

I ordered the 35mm (no date) version as the date wheel font is not correct on these. When he sent me QC photos it was of the 40mm with the date that I dont like... And he told me that the factory no longer make the 35mm one, which is a real shame. I gave the 40mm watch a green light anyway as i love the watch design overall... And I can live with the wrong date font, maybe swap it for a gen date wheel later.

The watch-
-Overall amazing quality watch

-Came with additional leather strap that i don't think is correct for the watch as they are usually crocodile or patterned but it was a nice surprise to recieve this, so I'm not complaining.

-Obviously the date font is not correct on this model but I knew this hence i placed an order for the 35mm.

-The smartlinks on the bracelet are a dream to use when resizing it, much better than using micro screw drivers to take out links like other watches.

The box-
Overall very good, some slight issues:
1. It was packed in a small box so the bag and paperwork were all folded up and creased up
2. The authenticity card has some scratches on the front
3. The latch on the watch box is not attached well so the box does not stay shut. Nothing a bit of superglue can't fix...

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alphatoner

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I'm considering the 40mm, but concerned that it shows big on the wrist. Do you have a wrist shot? and what's your wrist measurement?
 
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Treps

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I'm considering the 40mm, but concerned that it shows big on the wrist. Do you have a wrist shot? and what's your wrist measurement?
Unfortunately I only have these shots from before resizing the bracelet. I have small wrists 17cm. Doesnt look too bad imo but the 38 would have looked better for sure.
 

alphatoner

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Great, thanks a lot, I'm 17cm as well, and I think that would work well. I didn't think there was a 38mm version though?
 

Treps

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Great, thanks a lot, I'm 17cm as well, and I think that would work well. I didn't think there was a 38mm version though?
There is a 35mm with no date that is on Andiot website. But maybe the factory doesnt produce them anymore
 

Karbon74

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It looks great on you.
Once the bracelet is sized, it wraps

I have the 35mm in gen. On my 16.5cm wrist it’s a dream