[mrarroyo]

My wife has a Cartier Tank two tone w/ a quartz movement. She likes it a lot but I much prefer her Rolex two tone dayjust w/ an auto winder. Will try to take a pic or two tomorrow.

 

[dj_mocok]

Yes please, we never get tired of watches pictures. Be it Cartier or Rolex.
We never own a Cartier before, I was just wondering how their level of service in general is. Because let's admit it - their watches are not the best value out there, but I know they make it up in very beautiful, timeless design, and I hope they also have higher level of service to justify their prices as well...

 

[SimD]

Citizen Skyhawk. Didn't really like the metal bracelet so got a nice black strap.

Love the watch.

 

[dj_mocok]

Still waiting for those Cartier Tank pics...
Looks like most women love Tank watches. I actually tried to ask my partner to get something better than that instead of Solo... but maybe I should just let her get a Tank Solo, it's cheapest in Cartier line and with the money left maybe I can get something else instead...
Today we also tried on medium sized Santos 100. It looked nice on her, but I am not sure if it's wise to spend that much on ETA-based watch....

 

[JDGAFFLIN]

Wow, you guys have some amazing watches.

I only have 3, and they are quite modest. Here's 2 of 'em.

 

[mrarroyo]

This is my wife's Cartier Tank in two tone. She has had it almost 10 years and she loves it. Personally I wish I had bought the automatic instead of the quartz to avoid having to replace the batteries every 4 years or so. However she likes the lower profile allowed by the quartz movement.

 

[wquiles]

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Originally Posted by SimD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Citizen Skyhawk. Didn't really like the metal bracelet so got a nice black strap. Love the watch. (snip pic)

I think it does look better with the black strap

 

[SimD]

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Originally Posted by wquiles /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think it does look better with the black strap

Thanks! It had to be made and then shipped all the way from Austria (I'm in Canada) haha.. it was a looong 5 weeks

 

[dj_mocok]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is my wife's Cartier Tank in two tone. She has had it almost 10 years and she loves it. Personally I wish I had bought the automatic instead of the quartz to avoid having to replace the batteries every 4 years or so. However she likes the lower profile allowed by the quartz movement.

Well at least you don't have to pay 400-500 bucks every 4-5 years to get it serviced. If she wants a thin watch with mechanical movement, check JLC.

 

[Dublo7]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a very small profile black analogue watch?
I'd love the face and the band to be black.

 

[kwkarth]

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Originally Posted by Dublo7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does anyone have any suggestions for a very small profile black analogue watch? I'd love the face and the band to be black.

Isn't there a Skagen that fits the bill?

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by Dublo7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does anyone have any suggestions for a very small profile black analogue watch? I'd love the face and the band to be black.

Define "very small"...all relative in the watch world.

As said before, Skagen is probably the most low-profile company I know of.

 

[Dublo7]

OK, I'm looking at these Skagen watches - these look perfect!

Thanks guys

 

[rsaavedra]

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Originally Posted by SimD /img/forum/go_quote.gif Citizen Skyhawk. Didn't really like the metal bracelet so got a nice black strap. Love the watch.

Excellent choice! I think black leather straps almost always look better than metal bracelets on chronometers and sport watches.

 

[TOM 1]

Here's my watch...just back from repairs. I smashed the plexiglass somehow. I also had it serviced, and now it runs like clockwork. Based on the 1942 Panerai-Rolex Kampfschwimmer, it has an ETA 6497-1 manual Swiss movement, and a Mario Paci band.