ft0472 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 The 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_man_may Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Congrats on your purchase! This looks great! Thank you, people like you make this place what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I actually like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 damn these new cartier ultimates are tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hmmm, the only Santos that I actually like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Wow it looks great! May be my next! Thanks for these pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 wow.... looks great!! i have to get a ultimate santos.. how's the clasp? does it click in well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Looks like 2, 3, 4 and 8, 9, 10 are all too close together. The font maybe bigger than gen. But, who cares, it's a sweet looking watch! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft0472 Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 wow.... looks great!! i have to get a ultimate santos.. how's the clasp? does it click in well? Clasp is made of titanium as well and clicks in really well. No complaints. Looks like 2, 3, 4 and 8, 9, 10 are all too close together. The font maybe bigger than gen. But, who cares, it's a sweet looking watch! Thanks for sharing! The font is the correct size to gen. The 9 and 10 are the only ones too close. The rest of the dial is really spot on to gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharkrun20 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Ugh, I need one of these now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Do we have a choice of sources? Where did you get yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft0472 Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Do we have a choice of sources? Where did you get yours? Just about every dealer has them now. I bought mine from Tony at Asian7750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharkrun20 Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Ordered mine along with a gen croc strap. Should make for a fun combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beovision5 Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hmmm, the only Santos that I actually like waiting for mine to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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