The "Cartier Must Tank" that arrived today is a piece that comes with a permanent warranty, providing Cartier’s complete service and coverage for natural malfunctions for life.
With both the price of the product and the cost of repairs continuing to rise, this is a truly magnificent item whose value continues to grow.
Currently, Cartier's base fee for a complete service on a mechanical watch is ¥99,000.
That is the price of an entire watch, yet that is only the base fee.
If additional part replacements are required, those costs are added on top.
Since standard repair warranties only last for two years,
if any malfunctions occur after those two years, you would be forced to pay for another complete service,
meaning you could be looking at another ¥99,000 repair bill.
In that sense, a watch that comes with a permanent warranty is highly attractive, as it eliminates those worries after your purchase.
However, there are conditions for receiving services under the permanent warranty:
・The permanent warranty card must be presented along with the watch.
・While complete service and repairs for natural malfunctions are free, the cost of parts is not covered.
・If a malfunction is caused by external factors, you may be required to pay for a one-time complete service.
・If you do not present the permanent warranty card, you cannot receive these services for any reason.
These conditions are straightforward, and honestly, to be expected.
Once you have purchased a piece with a permanent warranty,
it is essential that you keep the warranty card in a safe place.
That being said, even without the permanent warranty, the watch itself is brimming with charm,
and it is sure to keep your spirits lifted.
When the watch itself is a masterpiece, and it also comes with the best possible service, there is no reason not to buy it.
While it is natural for there to be a price difference between pieces with and without a permanent warranty, if you were to have a piece without one repaired by the manufacturer,
a repair equivalent to the one performed on this piece would easily cost nearly ¥200,000.
While the purchase price is by no means low, it is wiser to choose one that has been thoroughly maintained from the start,
and choosing one of these limited pieces that includes a permanent warranty is an unmistakable decision.
The supply of popular vintage watches is dwindling year by year,
and those in good condition or with accessories are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
If you think you can wait to buy one, you may find that the price has skyrocketed or they are no longer available at all.
Don't waste time worrying about whether to buy; worry about what you'll do after you've bought it.
Get yours soon!
