Photo Review -- Santos Carbon DLC just arrived

[ft0472]

My Santos 100 Carbon/DLC just arrived today. I didn't get the opportunity to take photos in the daylight, but here's my overall comments & photos:


Positives
- The case is done really well in Titanium. It's much lighter than my other Santos watches.
- The raised silver numbers on the dial are done accurately. Good color, size, etc.
- Deployant is surprisingly well done in PVD titanium.
- Caubuchon is dark and very similar to gen.
- This watch feels gen-like.
- Case-back has accurate engravings with proper fonts.

Negatives
- It is NOT DLC, but rather PVD. I'm considering sending it to Avitt for DLC treatment.
- The strap is a rep strap and I'll swap it out for OEM.
- The only dial flaw I can pick out is the numbers 9 and 10 (IX and X) are about 1mm too close
- Crystal slightly raised like other ultimates, but really not noticeable at all unless you're absolutely looking for it.
- Lume is weak on the hands (I know.. Its a Cartier, not Panerai)

Summary
This is a kick-ass watch. For $400, it's an incredible value and a keeper.


Good reference photos of the Gen: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&th=1507022&mid=5187057&rid=0&rev=&reveal=

Here's the photos:

 

[JC7]

Man I love it!! The cartier reps are getting better and better.. this even has the gray numerals like the gen! Wear it well my friend.

 

[gtwc]

Who was the dealer?
That watch looks decidedly gorgeous..........

 

[ThinkBachs]

Wow. I'm not a fan of Cartier watches.... until now! What a great combination, on every level. Sharing the dealer would be appreciated, I'm sure that there a few members who would be interested in obtaining one of these.

 

[ft0472]

Thanks guys, I'm glad I swung some of you in to the Cartier camp.

Dealer - I bought it from Tony @ asian7750.com

 

[solidbrik]

that IS indeed a beauty...

 

[alvinado]

how's the strap like.

 

[TagAquagraph]

absolutely fantastic watch.

does anyone know why Cartier removed the "7" with cartier written on it?

is there another secret Cartier hallmark we should be aware of as they change them yearly?

 

[solidbrik]

Yo alvinado. U changed ur Santos strap yet? How it doing now?

 

[ft0472]

how's the strap like.

For a rep strap, it's a great strap. I'm super-picky about my straps and almost always change everything (PAM, Cartier) to OEM. The rep strap is solid out of the box and should hold up well.

 

[scottosaurus]

I've always been a Cartier fan. This is just another example of beauty. Great purchase and pics, ft0472.

 

[djubozzi]

i love your watch i wanto the same!!! can you tell me where did you buy it and if they have different dimensions? and whats your dimensions?thank you very much

 

[GSi2K]

Nice Watch, Great pics.
I've been looking for a Santos 100 but with a white face.
point me in the right direction!!!

 

[etashazam]

what a amazing watch!!
by the way who is the maker? v6f?