Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I received a watch today that I wasnt sure that I would be happy with... And to my surprise I am thrilled with it. The Cartier SeaTimer with correct dial Fonts, an really nice date font for a change and NOW with the proper black gnarled bezel... I have spent about 45 minutes comparing it to gen photos and cant find any dial errors and flaws. The watch is beefy even by my standards and the build quality it great. The fact that it has an eta 2836-2 in it is even a bonus! Heres the pics, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Not my style of watch, but as quality and such goes it looks great. The date looks crisp. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Not my style of watch, but as quality and such goes it looks great. The date looks crisp. Cheers I dont even know how to react, besides saying thank you Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It would look nice on a lady I think. A nice lady watch for ladies... with some lipstick and a nice purse- it is the quintessential montre femme.. I'm teasing but this is really more of a "dainty" Cartier watch - the Santos is more appealing to me personally design-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It would look nice on a lady I think. A nice lady watch for ladies... with some lipstick and a nice purse- it is the quintessential montre femme.. I'm teasing but this is really more of a "dainty" Cartier watch - the Santos is more appealing to me personally design-wise. Its an interesting day when a 40mm watch is considered "dainty"... I guess we are all becoming too used to 44 and 47mm watches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Don't sweat it man. The seatimer is a great watch no doubt. I prefer the rubber bracelet version. The only drawback on your version is that it doesn't have screws in every link of the bracelet. Just throw a updated bracelet on and you are good to go. see here http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=8534 I will defend the snobby Cartier brand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Don't sweat it man. The seatimer is a great watch no doubt. I prefer the rubber bracelet version. With a picture like that, how could you not agree? I have this watch as well, and it's great... only thing with the Seatimer is ... how do you wind it? (I know, The Zigmeister says it is better to shake and bake and put on my non-existent winder... but if I really had to?) Once the crown lock is removed, the way to set the time is so awkward and if used for winding, it's even worse. Unless I haven't figured it out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Yes, it's a great rep, congrats! I think it's considered a ladies watch not because of the size, but because of the style (font) of the numbers. I took a pasha (not a seatimer, though) for my wife about a year ago, and it's still the watch she likes over anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sorry to thread cap, but it's nice to see the rocket and his friends back in action. As for the watch......... more boobies please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Sorry to thread cap, but it's nice to see the rocket and his friends back in action. As for the watch......... more boobies please. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious_b Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I got one for my wife, and I have held it side by side with a gen and i could not note any differences. I hate trying to wind that tiny crown though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I got one for my wife, and I have held it side by side with a gen and i could not note any differences. I hate trying to wind that tiny crown though. A while ago someone compared the rep and a gen side by side and concluded that aside from the usual fit and finish issues that separate 99% reps from their gen counterparts, the black dial is damn near flawless, while on the white version, the hands color is the only issue. I love most of the seatimer, but I just cannot do the chain-link crown thing that cartier has decided is one of their trademarks. If they ever put a santos-100-like crown on that badboy I'd be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I received a watch today that I wasnt sure that I would be happy with... And to my surprise I am thrilled with it. The Cartier SeaTimer with correct dial Fonts, an really nice date font for a change and NOW with the proper black gnarled bezel... I have spent about 45 minutes comparing it to gen photos and cant find any dial errors and flaws. The watch is beefy even by my standards and the build quality it great. The fact that it has an eta 2836-2 in it is even a bonus! Heres the pics, what do you think? It will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine...lol Nice pick up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Nice watch! I got a Pasha (ss white dial) for my wife some time ago. It's perfect...looks great...and still keeps going. She loves it...and I'd be interested in the black dial myself. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket754 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 A while ago someone compared the rep and a gen side by side and concluded that aside from the usual fit and finish issues that separate 99% reps from their gen counterparts, the black dial is damn near flawless, while on the white version, the hands color is the only issue. I love most of the seatimer, but I just cannot do the chain-link crown thing that cartier has decided is one of their trademarks. If they ever put a santos-100-like crown on that badboy I'd be in. I posted a comparision just using gen pics. For the money it's really an inexpensive quasi-super rep. The reason it's not as popular is due to this style of watch not appealing to all the masses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLudlowe Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 (edited) The reason it's not as popular is due to this style of watch not appealing to all the masses. Freak the masses - it's a great rep. Edited May 21, 2008 by RLudlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 My girlfriend loves hers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoxx Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Do the gen seatimer has the numerals that glow in the dark as well?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millemiglia Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Many Cartier and Bulgari watches (the gens I mean) are white gold (not SS) is this the case with this watch as well? (ie:does a SS gen version exist?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkaiser Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Thank you Chronus and Sql_pl - I've gained a new appreciation for this fine watch. Never seen an IWC get that kind of female attention. Btw: Maciek, if all your watches get that kind of treatment, I think you can start charging a premium on your used sales. Much better than The Zigmeister or chieftang treatment, if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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