The "Cartier Santos Octagon" that arrived today is in good condition, having had the dial replaced in later years.
The dial alone is an expensive part that costs about 40,000 yen from the manufacturer.
If you change the dial, the inscription on the 6 o'clock side will become "SWISS MADE",
You can easily tell later if the part has been replaced.
Many of the products from this era, including Cartier,
It is very common for paint to deteriorate and crack,
Due to the effects of humidity and ultraviolet rays, it is rare to find one in good condition.
Although tastes may differ,
It's not true that something is good just because it's from that time, or bad just because it's been replaced.
If it's a hardcore sports model, it might be better to have some damage,
The image of a Cartier watch is that the dial is beautiful,
Wouldn't it be a good idea to add this to your selection criteria?
The cost of repairs by manufacturers has risen sharply in recent years.
Nowadays, the cost of the dial alone is about 40,000 yen...expensive.
If that has been done from the beginning,
You'll probably feel like you got a good deal.
We may only get one specimen like this one per year.
It's not so much the rarity, but the parts are expensive.
Since there are not many people who have their products repaired by the manufacturer,
This is an item that is difficult to re-distribute.
For those who care about the condition of the product,
I can confidently recommend this as a surefire hit!
