michel7752 0 Posted January 22, 2016 First I wanted a Cartier Santos 100 midsize (33mm). I did not like the QC pics which TORO BRAVO sent me, it was an old model. However, TORO did a lot of work and back and forward to try to source me the "ultimate version" (33mm) with Asian movement, which some other TD's offered on their website. However, those watches with Asian movement were all sold out and those websites which still offered them were just outdated. Only the "Swiss" movement version was available with this watch, but I thought this upgrade was too expensive since you do not know what you really get. Even for the same price I personally would always prefer a 100% Asian movement to a so-called "Swiss" hermaphrodite movement. TORO BRAVO kindly suggested that I buy another model, and if not they even offered me a refund of the whole amount that I had paid, which I think is extraordinary! Hence instead of of Santos 100 for myself I bought a 33mm Cartier Ballon Bleu for my wife. It is from V6F, with mother of pearl dial and Seiko NH05A movement. The quality is extraordinary and my wife will love it. Thank you TORO BRAVO for going the extra mile. I will be back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moncler84 0 Posted April 18, 2016 Lovely watch for sure. My wife has the 28mm on leather strap (quartz, same as gen) and I just got the 42 auto on black leather. By far my favorite watches for both men and women. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slink73 6 Posted April 21, 2016 Lovely watch but are the strap links very loose? They seem to be have a lot of surrounding space? Was there any one thing you looked for on the QC before receipt? I am seriously considering this to be my next purchase... Great quality pics too by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michel7752 0 Posted April 23, 2016 Lovely watch but are the strap links very loose? They seem to be have a lot of surrounding space? Was there any one thing you looked for on the QC before receipt? I am seriously considering this to be my next purchase... Great quality pics too by the way I did not remark anything wrong with the links. QC: not much to look at. The most imperfections, defects or faults cannot be seen on the QC pics anyhow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stp1966 0 Posted July 19, 2016 This is exactly the model I was looking to get my wife as well (28mm are too small and 36mm are too big for her wrists). If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay, and does your wife complain that she always needs to re-set the time and wind it (thinking my wife might want the quartz version, if available). Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveat 0 Posted February 9, 2017 Very nice! Might get one too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites