The Cartier Santos Carree, which arrived today, is a classic and very popular combination model.
The tanned dial gives the watch a beautiful look the moment you look at it, and it's irresistible.
The dial color of the Santos at that time was a beautiful white.
However, many of them tend to crack over time, so it is not surprising that they suffer some kind of damage.
However, the dial of this watch has changed to a nice, evenly burnt cream color.
It is a perfect combination with the gold bezel.
This is not due to any processing or other reasons, but rather due to the natural aging process.
In rare cases, the color of the Santos dial will change beautifully and become like this.
The vintage look gives it an indescribable charm.
Nowadays, paints have been developed that do not cause discoloration,
One of the charms of vintage items is the changes that occur over time.
Some colors, including white dials from before the 1980s, have shown various discolorations.
It makes you realize once again that no two things are the same.
For example, the white dial of the Rolex Explorer II,
Not only has the luminous material changed color, but the entire dial has also turned cream-colored.
Some are also popular because of their association with "Chicchi di Mais" (corn kernels).
This Santos is not only described as cream-colored, but also looks like a corn color,
I feel like I'm strangely growing attached to it.
This particular watch not only has excellent dial color but is also in excellent condition, with no cracks or other imperfections.
This gives it an even more original feel, but that's not all there is to it this time.
This bracelet was later modified to have a double-sided buckle.
It seems that a considerable amount of money has been spent.
Santos bracelets can break over time,
Cartier does not repair bracelets.
Replacing the entire set will cost about 600,000 yen, which is enough to buy a watch.
Another nice point is that it has been replaced with a bracelet that is more durable in the long run.
It matches well with the color of the dial, giving it a vintage feel.
Even if a vintage watch is the same, the condition varies from one to another.
It makes you realize once again that there is no such thing as the same thing.
Once you appreciate the appeal of these watches, the world of vintage watches will open up to you.
This is a product that I personally highly recommend.
This is definitely a must buy item!
