lj-rubi 0 Posted March 8, 2011 I ordered my first rep last week (Milgauss from Robert, ETA clone movement) and I'm on the hunt for my second while the first one is in the air...or on a slow boat somewhere. A year or so ago I was considering a gen Cartier Santos but just couldn't pull the trigger. Can anyone recommend a nice rep with an ETA type movement maybe in the $200 range? Thanks guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormcrow 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Congratulations on your first purchase. I've just made my first purchase too, a Rolex DatejustII. I did a quick search and found quite a few Cartier reps in the model you're looking for. The best thing is to go to the trusted dealers section of the fourms and look through their posts. I think in the same boat, already thinking about my second and I haven't recevied my first. I think I will probably go for a classic AP in steel. But I don't know how I will be able to justify wearing a rep which is worth so much in gen. Good luck with your search. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted March 9, 2011 Nowadays there are very good reps available of the Santos....unlike a few years ago. The ones to look for are the socalled "ultimate" versions. The dial on those are very accurate and so is the blue cabochon. I believe these all come with ETA 2824 or even better a SW200 movement. You'll need to spend a bit more than $200....the better versions will be around $400 Not sure about the straps on the " ultimate" versions though, at best it will be calf leather with croc print. If you want to have a good aftermarket strap for the Santos you'll need to spend another $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockstar 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Nowadays there are very good reps available of the Santos....unlike a few years ago. The ones to look for are the socalled "ultimate" versions. The dial on those are very accurate and so is the blue cabochon. I believe these all come with ETA 2824 or even better a SW200 movement. You'll need to spend a bit more than $200....the better versions will be around $400 Not sure about the straps on the " ultimate" versions though, at best it will be calf leather with croc print. If you want to have a good aftermarket strap for the Santos you'll need to spend another $200 I've recent just order an santos chrono.. Havent the full spec of it yo hand but price was around $318 .. Just waiting on QC pics later today, lovely looking watch, normally I've bought AP's and paneria as I like the large style but the santos is 44mm and looks more dressier than my other reps.. Shall post pics when I receive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted March 9, 2011 Nowadays there are very good reps available of the Santos....unlike a few years ago. The ones to look for are the socalled "ultimate" versions. The dial on those are very accurate and so is the blue cabochon. I believe these all come with ETA 2824 or even better a SW200 movement. You'll need to spend a bit more than $200....the better versions will be around $400 Not sure about the straps on the " ultimate" versions though, at best it will be calf leather with croc print. If you want to have a good aftermarket strap for the Santos you'll need to spend another $200 I've recent just order an santos chrono.. Havent the full spec of it yo hand but price was around $318 .. Just waiting on QC pics later today, lovely looking watch, normally I've bought AP's and paneria as I like the large style but the santos is 44mm and looks more dressier than my other reps.. Shall post pics when I receive I like your screen name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
