Watches are meant to get scratches, I honestly love seeing someones hard earned luxury watch with some miles in it. Bravo, hard earned, show the people and wear it with pride.
Unless you’re working construction, then heavy scratches are a sign of someone that doesn’t take care of their items. Like seeing a 3 year old car that’s already oxidizing, because the owner can’t be bothered to wax & care for it. My 5-year old Breitling has no visible marks, because I actually take pride in keeping it clean.
Some of the commenters are acting like a 7k watch is really a hardy tool and not a piece of jewelry. Nothing weird about people not wanting scratches on their jewelry.
I think the idea is if you want to baby your watch, there's no need for worrying about the bezel showing scratches. You're basically using it like a dress watch already. And ultimately, sport watches are designed to be rugged tools, even if they look pretty. Nothing wrong with liking them to look like the tools they're designed to be.
@@17arando My car's sole purpose is to get me from point A to point B, but I can still take pride in how it looks. It's also silly to me when people talk about how scratches on watches tell stories. No one asks me what story I have about the chips on my car hood, or compliments me on it.
@@ImAlsoMerobiba Not a great example. The paint on the car is protective, keeps it from rusting. So even if you don't at all care about the appearance of the car, you still would have good reason to not want scratches on it. I don't know, for me a tool watch is quite akin to say, a pocket knife. By the time your father hands it down to you, it's not pristine, but that's part of what makes it special. Even if someone swapped an identical model of knife for that one you'd immediately be able to recognize it's not the one you were given.
It’s a beautiful watch. I got into horology about 2 years ago. I’ve since bought an Seamaster 300 and a BB58. I always loved Cartier, and never realized how well this watch sits on my wrist until I went to the boutique about a month ago. Definitely going to buy one this year.
It is relatively thinner than dive watches and I also love the way it sits on my wrist too. I alternate wearing dive watches and my Santos. It makes me appreciate my Santos even more;)
Kinda light and dare I say “pretty”. I love looking at a beautiful woman and this gives me the same sort of feeling looking at it. So not feminine, but female inspired perhaps.
Kinda light and dare I say “pretty”. I love looking at a beautiful woman and this gives me the same sort of feeling looking at it. So not feminine, but female inspired perhaps.
I'm not keen on the polished bezel though I know that's a main draw. If this watch had a brushing on it and sans polish I think it would be a lot more fub
I've got the Seamaster 300m, Breitling Navitimer as my dress watch. I have a Rado Jubile with diamonds that I no longer wear. I want a Jaeger Le Coutre Master Geographic as my next watch or Rolex GMT. Always liked a Cartier Santos so might add that to wishlist
you are the best watch connoisseur on UA-cam for me. my love for watches is reborn and because of you, Cartier Santos is my dream luxury watch. Simple, Classic, Versatile. Thank you. ❤️
For years i held off, but I just bought the 2-tone and i couldn’t be happier. I’ll accept what i get, the watch is elegance at its finest. I’m in a better position now too, because it’s not an everyday watch for me, i have quite a few in the rotation so it won’t ever be on the wrist for any rugged days. I can use my divers w ceramic or aluminum bezels for that.
I prefer brushed cases over polished, I’ve always liked matte textures over glossy ones and this is just another reason why it’s better (at least in my opinion)
Its easy to polish a shiny surface with just diamond cream and a polishing pen.... try it on a cheap watch first! (Try to avoid matt surface otherwise it may become shiny instead)
Yes it bid, but they then introduce the one with the blue dial and bezel, I've had now for 18 months, although its not a daily it used 2 or 3 days a week and not one scratch on the bezel
Watches are meant to be worn, and also to make you happy when you do. Why not do a little buffing up once in a while to this Cartier swirls magnet. PS Own a gold and steel one, its a Classy Classic that never goes out of style!
Very brittle stuff and it has to be quite thick or it breaks like glass. Perhaps this is too thin for that. (Very heavy too, so perhaps a factor as the balance would be weird.)
I think scratches and dings on watches add to the story. However, hundreds of micro-scratches are a different story. Those happen from simple things like putting your hand in your pocket. Doesn't add to the story. Definitely takes away from the look.
Such a gorgeous watch this watch in a two tone along with Rolex date just champagne dial Jubilee bracelet are my two Grail watches. I don’t need an AP or patek. I’d be very content with Rolex and or Cartier
In 8-10 years that watch with the minimal wear signs but faded dial or numerals will be worth it, that’s something I’d wear til it fades and then lock that away and forget about it for a few years until the price goes up on the original serial #. If Rolex does it why can’t Cartier, they’ve been pumping out good watches and it’s starting to catch but too pricey especially where I’m from in Canada 🍁
I hate how the screws are not alligned on neither the casing nor the bracelet. Its such a sour taste cause if they dont care about something as obvious as this what are they gonna do with something you cant see at first glance. Its just Hublot and Cartier where Ive seen this done so poorly.
if you use it, you scratch it. I would never polish one of my watches. I age, it ages with me. not to mention that i don't really like to remove material from it.
Some watch collectors might say that if they’re looking for something rare and hard to find. These Cartier Santos versions are still in regular production globally and the owner of the Watch polished it because he plans to keep it anyways
@@NBG80 AP Royal Oak , OMG can't stand that watch, the most overrated watch ever 🤣, epitome of show off and no elegance 😂 pure crap however AP 11.59 is a gorgeous one
Watches are meant to get scratches, I honestly love seeing someones hard earned luxury watch with some miles in it. Bravo, hard earned, show the people and wear it with pride.
Unless you’re working construction, then heavy scratches are a sign of someone that doesn’t take care of their items. Like seeing a 3 year old car that’s already oxidizing, because the owner can’t be bothered to wax & care for it.
My 5-year old Breitling has no visible marks, because I actually take pride in keeping it clean.
@@krasnaludek298 The real question is who’s wearing a Cartier Santos while doing construction?
@@krasnaludek298Thats one of the more ignorant things ive ever seen somebody say regarding watches.
@@krasnaludek298just say baby your watch lol
@@krasnaludek298dude definitely buys collector watches on the grey market for "their value" and never wears them 😂
Scratches are a part of the watch!! Wear them proudly!!
Some of the commenters are acting like a 7k watch is really a hardy tool and not a piece of jewelry. Nothing weird about people not wanting scratches on their jewelry.
I think the idea is if you want to baby your watch, there's no need for worrying about the bezel showing scratches. You're basically using it like a dress watch already.
And ultimately, sport watches are designed to be rugged tools, even if they look pretty. Nothing wrong with liking them to look like the tools they're designed to be.
@@17arando Just trying to say that it goes both ways too. People can like their watches scratched or polished, just let them enjoy what they want.
@@seabass8154 fair point 👍
@@17arando My car's sole purpose is to get me from point A to point B, but I can still take pride in how it looks.
It's also silly to me when people talk about how scratches on watches tell stories. No one asks me what story I have about the chips on my car hood, or compliments me on it.
@@ImAlsoMerobiba Not a great example. The paint on the car is protective, keeps it from rusting. So even if you don't at all care about the appearance of the car, you still would have good reason to not want scratches on it.
I don't know, for me a tool watch is quite akin to say, a pocket knife. By the time your father hands it down to you, it's not pristine, but that's part of what makes it special. Even if someone swapped an identical model of knife for that one you'd immediately be able to recognize it's not the one you were given.
It’s a beautiful watch. I got into horology about 2 years ago. I’ve since bought an Seamaster 300 and a BB58. I always loved Cartier, and never realized how well this watch sits on my wrist until I went to the boutique about a month ago. Definitely going to buy one this year.
It is relatively thinner than dive watches and I also love the way it sits on my wrist too.
I alternate wearing dive watches and my Santos. It makes me appreciate my Santos even more;)
Kinda light and dare I say “pretty”. I love looking at a beautiful woman and this gives me the same sort of feeling looking at it. So not feminine, but female inspired perhaps.
Kinda light and dare I say “pretty”. I love looking at a beautiful woman and this gives me the same sort of feeling looking at it. So not feminine, but female inspired perhaps.
I'm not keen on the polished bezel though I know that's a main draw. If this watch had a brushing on it and sans polish I think it would be a lot more fub
I've got the Seamaster 300m, Breitling Navitimer as my dress watch. I have a Rado Jubile with diamonds that I no longer wear.
I want a Jaeger Le Coutre Master Geographic as my next watch or Rolex GMT. Always liked a Cartier Santos so might add that to wishlist
you are the best watch connoisseur on UA-cam for me. my love for watches is reborn and because of you, Cartier Santos is my dream luxury watch. Simple, Classic, Versatile. Thank you. ❤️
with or without scratches... what a beautiful watch!
I like the look of the Cartier santos and the AP royal oak
The scratches make this watch look better. I’ve had mine for a few months now and it just looks so much better with some scuffs
For years i held off, but I just bought the 2-tone and i couldn’t be happier. I’ll accept what i get, the watch is elegance at its finest. I’m in a better position now too, because it’s not an everyday watch for me, i have quite a few in the rotation so it won’t ever be on the wrist for any rugged days. I can use my divers w ceramic or aluminum bezels for that.
Any scratches on it yet?
Im in love with my santos.
Enjoy the wear brother
Flitz metal polishing paste. You can polish everything from stainless steel to gold. Use a Q-tip with a gentle touch. You're welcome.
I’m going for the large in blue dial ,thanks 👍❤️🏴
a wise man once said: A well worn watch is a loved one.
Awesome work
Cartier is a under the radar luxury brand , not in your face , plus the Rap community hasn't runied this brand.
Ive never polished mine. I think it looks better with all the scratches
Super informative, appreciate that ❤❤❤
love cartier,and of course the santos,only problem with this model is very easy too scratch all the time
I prefer brushed cases over polished, I’ve always liked matte textures over glossy ones and this is just another reason why it’s better (at least in my opinion)
Its easy to polish a shiny surface with just diamond cream and a polishing pen.... try it on a cheap watch first! (Try to avoid matt surface otherwise it may become shiny instead)
i have a Tissot T-touch solar...love it...titanium with sapphire...it's an absolute beast of a watch...just serviced it...and it cost only 230 euro
The fact that they cant even be bothered to line up all the screws on a $8k watch is ridiculous
Yes it bid, but they then introduce the one with the blue dial and bezel, I've had now for 18 months, although its not a daily it used 2 or 3 days a week and not one scratch on the bezel
Cartier Santos are notoriously known for their scratches. That’s why they made ADLC.
I have a Cartier that’s needs servicing. Would you recommend I reach out to Richemont group of use someone else?
Reach out to your local Cartier boutique or Richemont technical service
I’ve owned the santos for a year and have maybe 2 scratches. Why do you guys keep banging ur wrist on things?
Does it scratches easily?
Watches are meant to be worn, and also to make you happy when you do. Why not do a little buffing up once in a while to this Cartier swirls magnet. PS Own a gold and steel one, its a Classy Classic that never goes out of style!
Would a cape cod cloth safely remove surface scratches from that bezel?
What do you ask when you get your watch in for servicing?
I've had watches for years without scratching them
Why not make the bezel out of tungsten carbide. It’s also shine when diamond polished.
Very brittle stuff and it has to be quite thick or it breaks like glass. Perhaps this is too thin for that. (Very heavy too, so perhaps a factor as the balance would be weird.)
I wonder if anybody has tried doing a brushed finish on their bezel kind of how the new colored variants do it
Buy a second bezel for that, maybe even a different metal.
How much is servicing usually for a Cartier Santos and how often would you recommend doing it?
Your santos looks great I’d get one but I don’t dress well enough for a watch like that 😂
it’s a professional steel watch. You can wear it with anything … only the logo says jewelry 😂
probably you can get ppf for a couple of dollars to prevent scratches
How much does Cartier charge for a service and polish?
How often do you plan to service your watch?
The two tone version honestly looks better a bit beat up.
I think scratches and dings on watches add to the story. However, hundreds of micro-scratches are a different story. Those happen from simple things like putting your hand in your pocket. Doesn't add to the story. Definitely takes away from the look.
Such a gorgeous watch this watch in a two tone along with Rolex date just champagne dial Jubilee bracelet are my two Grail watches. I don’t need an AP or patek. I’d be very content with Rolex and or Cartier
Cartier sud make the 'ML' version with 38.0 x 45.4 mm dimension to entertain the goldilocks 39-40mm round watch equivalent. Thanks for the vid, man.
How do all of the scratches make your Santos look?
In 8-10 years that watch with the minimal wear signs but faded dial or numerals will be worth it, that’s something I’d wear til it fades and then lock that away and forget about it for a few years until the price goes up on the original serial #. If Rolex does it why can’t Cartier, they’ve been pumping out good watches and it’s starting to catch but too pricey especially where I’m from in Canada 🍁
Is this santos 100 or santos de Cartier?
Is that the medium or large ?
Medium, easy way to tell is that there is no date window at 6 o’clock
Yes
XL?
Is the blue sapphire real on the winder ?
Nope, synthetic.
Still looks great why polish it
Do you have a medium or a large?
Medium, yup!
I am gonna polish my Timex 36mm 😮
So what was the purpose of this post? That you can either polish the watch, replace the bezel or do nothing?
Indeed, I do love watches.a little bit too much tho tbh.😅
I wish the screws were lined up
Love how everyone criticises hublot for the screws but no one talks about cartier
Love this watch but the screws aren’t symmetrical which kinda bothers me
I hate how the screws are not alligned on neither the casing nor the bracelet. Its such a sour taste cause if they dont care about something as obvious as this what are they gonna do with something you cant see at first glance. Its just Hublot and Cartier where Ive seen this done so poorly.
Les aiguilles sont elle bleu ou noir ? Est ce que vous montrer la meme montre dans la vidéo ?
Blued sword hands. The lighting may make the hands look black
every scratch has a story and I dont think a watch should ever get polished. Except if its the crystal.
i own a few watches that cost >10k and IMO, Santos don't really age well with scratches.
Yeah that scratches, turned me off to get a Santos.
Other than other obvious reason, its the screw, not the polish.
Casio 4 life not ganna find me spending more than 100 on a watch
if you use it, you scratch it. I would never polish one of my watches. I age, it ages with me. not to mention that i don't really like to remove material from it.
It’s a tool and is meant to be used.
No me being poor has kept me from getting the watch
I’ve got a really expensive watch, but I don’t put it on UA-cam and say I got a clean get a life
U look great on a Santos.
Never on that Seiko snowflake😢
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Isn't a polished watch considered "damaged"
Some watch collectors might say that if they’re looking for something rare and hard to find. These Cartier Santos versions are still in regular production globally and the owner of the Watch polished it because he plans to keep it anyways
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That's not a bezel, a bezel has a ring form (rotatable or not).
pointless post.
To me the ugliest watch ever 😂
Hate those screws on the bezel
Hate the roman numerals 😅
haha, what a weirdo answer. stick to Swatch and be merry!
@@NBG80 what is weird about not liking a particular watch 🤔
@@razahasnain6342 you dislike one of the most iconic watches of all time, because of its screws? then what about the AP Royal Oak?
@@NBG80 AP Royal Oak , OMG can't stand that watch, the most overrated watch ever 🤣, epitome of show off and no elegance 😂 pure crap however AP 11.59 is a gorgeous one
@@razahasnain6342 well, these days even Seiko, Tissot are overrated. 🤑