fightfear 0 Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) I wanted to buy a TAG Grand Carrera Calibre 17 with a 7750 movement but first I thought I'll buy my wife a nice Yellow gold Cartier Santos for X-mas. I couldn't help using this as an excuse to get a yellow gold Cartier Ballon Extra Large for myself so it matches my wife's watch and stuff... ahemm you know... (cough, cough) it just didn't seem right to wear my old battered Seiko anymore when she has a Cartier. In the meantime I've read that those with 7750 require maintenance and they could go wrong etc. Unfortunately it means that Tag is not for me - I'll get a quartz version - no hustle is much more important for me than a glass back thingy. It also means I can get another two reps instead hehe... anyway I just received both Cartiers from Mary and they are soooo coool! I can't get photobucket to finish uploading images so I'll try with imageshack I can't post pictures of the other one as my wife is at home and I didn't tell her yet that I've bought one for her as well - she thinks I only bought one for myself. I will get it out from the drawer when she's not around not to ruin the x-mas surprise and I'll post a pic then. I already want a next one - I have one or two in mind (ok it's 8 actually) Edited November 20, 2011 by fightfear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 20, 2011 Great start And you've made a wise move by keeping the missus sweet so early on :popcorn: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dator 0 Posted November 20, 2011 Great start And you've made a wise move by keeping the missus sweet so early on :popcorn: Very nice. Thanks for the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfear 0 Posted November 20, 2011 The only problem with that watch is that I can't really take it to work as people wouldn't believe that I've bought £28k watch. Now this isn't such a bad thing because of course it means I need to buy another one Not that I care what they think about me at work but I don't want to be a subject of jokes on lunch brakes and stuff. They all have their gen Rolex's and there's a few Tag's too so I need to get something that normally cost <£5k. I really like that Cartier and since Tag 17 is a bit to big to fit under my shirt's sleeve I think I'll get a smaller Ballon Bleu Two Timezone in 'silver' - it is really nice and does not draw much attention due to its size. Also it does not seem to have a second hand which could (in the quartz version) giveaway that it's not a gen. Perfect! I need to wait till after X-mas after my wife gets hers so that there's no troubles from her. I'll get my Tag(s) later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,532 Posted November 20, 2011 Congrats - looks really nice! Seems a pity you can't wear it to work in case your colleagues challenge you on the cost of it. Could be fun winding them up though?! (Excuse the pun! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 20, 2011 The only problem with that watch is that I can't really take it to work as people wouldn't believe that I've bought £28k watch. Tell 'em it's the gift from your secret mistress, former Miss Universe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfear 0 Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Here's the other one I had a chance to inspect it today and quickly get a couple of shots as wife was away. Unfortunately as you can see the dial is off - not aligned with the case ('twisted' clockwise). It's visible as soon as you look at it - you don't have to get really close or anything. I am not happy with that - what do I do? If I write to Mary asking for a replacement do you think there's a chance I can get one? Not a good start Edited November 21, 2011 by fightfear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfear 0 Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) looking at the picture closely it appears that it's not the dial that's 'twisted' but the case is far from having straight lines and the printing on the dial is misaligned. Edited November 21, 2011 by fightfear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted November 21, 2011 That didn't show up in QC's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fightfear 0 Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Now just to be clear I did not expect it to be perfect but this is quite bad here's a QC picture I've received from Mary - it is clearly a different watch. Not nice! Edited November 21, 2011 by fightfear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted November 21, 2011 My thought would be that the dial shifted in shipping and that would be a simple fix to pop off the back, realign the dial and tighten retaining screws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fletch1971 0 Posted November 22, 2011 The dial in the QC pic is not straight either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 22, 2011 My thought would be that the dial shifted in shipping and that would be a simple fix to pop off the back, realign the dial and tighten retaining screws. I would write to Mary with your pictures and ask what she recommends, and if you would be ok to try fixing it yourself. She may suggest shipping it back because the factory may not take it back later if it's been played with. Or she may say it was the best she could find, you just don't know! I hope you can get it sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybear 0 Posted January 1, 2012 How did it turn out? That's the best the factory can do doesn't sound like an acceptable answer to me, and I would demand a replacement either with a fixed dial, or a different watch altogether. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
