Regarding the maintenance of watches handled by our store,
In either case, we do not ``just repair'' something like assembly line work.
Even if the old watches are the same, each piece is different in condition.
Therefore, there is the pleasure of ``encounter'' that is unique to one-of-a-kind items.
However, depending on the condition, it may not be possible to completely preserve the vestiges of the time.
Repaired items from Cartier that arrive from time to time are
Because we do not want to sell items in the same condition as when they arrived,
I am requesting a repair from Cartier.
Of course, we also do the same amount of repairs ourselves, so
We assess the condition of all watches and perform necessary repairs commensurate with the watch.
This is the dial of the Santos Galbe automatic model.
Although the entire machine has been removed, the difference between the left and right is obvious at a glance.
The left side is slightly burnt, but in excellent condition.
The right one has cracks all over the dial.
Personally, I like the one on the right,
We do not sell these items to customers unless requested.
This kind of "deterioration" occurs over time, but
It is not a product of the era where it is manufactured to the same standard like today's products,
This may vary depending on where the parts are manufactured.
For example, Rolex dials used to be manufactured in Switzerland, Germany, and England.
Different countries and regions have different environments such as temperature and humidity.
Therefore, even if they are the same color, they may have different hues.
Gray and blue are especially easy to understand.
It is said that the paint technology at the time was prone to discoloration.
I don't know about current production, but
For better or for worse, watches in the past were not made as neatly as they are now.
There are some things that are a bit off-topic,
Although it is said to be new, there are some scratches because it has not been properly maintained.
If something like that happened now, it would be immediately posted on social media.
Aside from that,
If you don't send it to Cartier for repairs, it will be in about this condition.
It may be a little blurry and hard to understand, but
The dial, which was originally pure white, has tarnished over time and turned into a cream color.
This kind of thing looks like a vintage watch, which is great!
Basically, if the dial is in good condition at our store, we will repair it ourselves.
This is based on our company's standards, so even if there are some cracks, it will be the same as long as the overall atmosphere is good.
At this point, the dial will be replaced at Cartier.
Basically, rewriting (redundation) is not performed, but
Even if you do, there won't be much of a difference in cost.
Therefore, I would like to request a dial replacement.
For some reason, there is a section where Redan is thought to be something that is done for free.
When you make a "version" of the dial, remove the paint once, and print it beautifully,
It takes a lot of effort.
The price is not cheap considering the labor cost of the craftsman.
This deterioration is mainly due to aging, but
I think that problems with the original paint, usage, and storage conditions also play a role.
I don't know where Cartier's dials were made at the time, but
Rolex, which is called "Spider", was around the same age.
And since the dial is in a similar condition,
Perhaps the dials were manufactured in the same factory.
By the way, most of the parts of watches are manufactured by separate companies.
It is truly a rare manufacturer that consistently makes all parts in-house.
However, because of the condition of the dial, people tend to think that it is cheap to purchase,
It doesn't make much of a difference, just that it feels cheap.
Therefore, if Cartier repairs it, there will be almost no profit.
Depending on the exterior condition, you may end up in the red.
However, I still have a desire to work with things that I like.
Above all, vintage watches are truly one-of-a-kind items.
I want to do something to send it out into the world.
Vintage items, not just watches, are one-of-a-kind items, and at the same time,
All items are once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
What you think is beautiful is not 100% correct,
There are people like me who focus on the ``tatteredness'' (although it is quite rare).
It's not something you can always buy with money,
If you don't have the money, but also the timing, you won't be able to meet someone.
I hope that you can feel the fun of vintage items in this way as well.
