leeson43 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I'm currently on the lookout for a decent watch to wear with a suit and from having a good look around the santos 100 looks like the best bet by a country mile. i remember a while back there was talk of having a new dial manufactured to effectively build a reasonably priced superrep.....did anything come of this project and/or are there any dealers stocking a fresh generation of the santos with a correct dial. in a nutshell im after a santos 100 with a gen eta, black leather SS case with a top class dial. any info much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I was just on Joshua's site and he has a new "second updated" Cartier Santos 100 with what I believe to be a 1:1 dial; the automatic font is sorted and the "swiss made" is spaced apart correctly. The hands have also been changed to the correct blue, and the strap upgraded. The movement may or may not be a real ETA though - because the current trend is for copy mov'ts. I'm happy with mine despite it's flaws - its a great watch. Recommended. Direct Link: CARTIER SANTOS 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpang Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 can anyone confirm if this is true? if so this will be my next purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeson43 Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 is the santos 100 not meant to have a smooth dial...the one in the pic appears to be rippled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morepower4me Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 My understanding is that the rippled dial is NOT correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 No, this is the same second attempt at the dial that came out a couple years ago. The pressed pattern is not correct and the numerals are still way off. And, sadly, rocket's dial project did not materialize. DSN couldn't get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 At this time there is no corrected dial. Don't count on one ever being made either. The factories have no interest in making an improved version of the santos 100. They believe there is not enough interest to recover the cost. I tried to produce a perfect dial but the maker killed the project before completion. I did however end up with 9 prototypes which a few lucky members own but that's it. The only perk I got out of it was being able to own one of 9 semi super rep santos 100's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Nice crown, too, Rocket754! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyallthetime Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 any further word from your maker rocket? i've been on edge awaiting the update on RG!!! please say you have good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 by a country mile....i like it. I agree. this was the first watch I really liked and works well casual or professional. its traditional and simple but still masculine, and unique enough to catch the eye in short sleeves. if they were a good frickin rep I'd be on it like white on rice. by a country mile....i like it. I agree. this was the first watch I really liked and works well casual or professional. its traditional and simple but still masculine, and unique enough to catch the eye in short sleeves. if they were a good frickin rep I'd be on it like white on rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 by a country mile....i like it. I agree. this was the first watch I really liked and works well casual or professional. its traditional and simple but still masculine, and unique enough to catch the eye in short sleeves. if they were a good frickin rep I'd be on it like white on rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 To all. The maker I was in touch with is not willing to restart the project and make anymore dials for the santos 100. Thanks to all for your interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 To all. The maker I was in touch with is not willing to restart the project and make anymore dials for the santos 100. Thanks to all for your interest. Rocket754, you gave it a great try! Would you be willing to provide the graphics file of your dial if one of us wanted to try to take the project in a new direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Rocket754, you gave it a great try! Would you be willing to provide the graphics file of your dial if one of us wanted to try to take the project in a new direction? That sounds like a good suggestion, maybe something could be worked out between Rocket754 and another person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Rocket754, you gave it a great try! Would you be willing to provide the graphics file of your dial if one of us wanted to try to take the project in a new direction? Yes. I would be willing to do that. PM me your email or reach me at rocket754@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Rocket754, you gave it a great try! Would you be willing to provide the graphics file of your dial if one of us wanted to try to take the project in a new direction? @archibald if you are somehow able to get something going with this I'd be in for sure. Come to think of it I think a bunch of people would be. @rocket thanks for trying to get this going again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodwc Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Yes. I would be willing to do that. PM me your email or reach me at rocket754@hotmail.com Great gesture Rocket754 and many thanks, would be great to see this project do a Lazuras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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