teterouge 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Il est enfin arrivé! I'll tell you who I got it from after we pick it apart...I ordered it before joining this forum -- probably a mistake. The flying tourbillon moves, though not an actual tourbillon. The minute repeater is non-functioning. The authentic version has a push thingy on the side that animates the repeater. It is a manual wind, which is accurate. This watch was just released by Cartier in 2012 and retails for around US$200k -- hasn't been properly replicated as yet that I know of. The sapphire crown is not as pronounced as the real deal -- I've included a photo of my husband's authentic le Must de Cartier as well as Rolex. The Rolex was a custom order from the Eaton Company in Canada and given to employees on their 25th anniversary with the company. He inherited it from his dad. We had it thrown in a drawer and only found that it was a Rolex when I had it refurbished as a surprise for my husband. Quelle agréable surprise! A little something for everyone in this shot -- keys to a Mercedes, a Cubano, glass of brandy, a luxury watch and last (but not least for me!) DIAMONDS! He loves it -- its HUGE (the watch), in rose gold and with a brown crocodile deployment clasp. I'm particularly not thrilled with the band -- really stiff and the clasp is flimsy -- this can be rectified. Disappointed with the crown as well as the cabochon sapphire should be larger and much more "raised," Here's the Cartier video of this beauty though in titanium and retailing for around US$285K: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=78I_PyM9v58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted August 14, 2012 I'm glad your husband is pleased, ultimately this is why we buy these damn things........for moments, however fleeting of joy. Put a nice strap on it and forget it's humble origins. No picking apart from me. I wish him health to enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 14, 2012 I'm glad your husband is pleased, ultimately this is why we buy these damn things........for moments, however fleeting of joy. Put a nice strap on it and forget it's humble origins. No picking apart from me. I wish him health to enjoy it. Thanks onionbag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 14, 2012 OK, who else will brag? Dear, in my opinion , this watch is too girly for a man. And... fake tourby...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 14, 2012 OK, who else will brag? Dear, in my opinion , this watch is too girly for a man. And... fake tourby...? Well, the "real" fake is US$700 and I'm not ready to go there yet. Quit crapping on my husband's watch...He chose it, likes it, and is far from a "girly" man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 14, 2012 OK, who else will brag? Dear, in my opinion , this watch is too girly for a man. And... fake tourby...? Well, the "real" fake is US$700 and I'm not ready to go there yet. Quit crapping on my husband's watch...He chose it, likes it, and is far from a "girly" man. And if you don't like this model, quit looking at it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted August 14, 2012 Not my cup of tea, which is a good thing as I couldn't get away with wearing it. But I'm glad he can The custom eaton is interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Not my cup of tea, which is a good thing as I couldn't get away with wearing it. But I'm glad he can The custom eaton is interesting Thanks Stur! We agree that this is not an "everyday" kind of watch and may require a suit, tie, a nice shirt with equally nice cuff links. So...he'll probably wear it a couple of times a year. The rest of the time, he'll be sporting the Rolex that no one can tell is a Rolex or one of the many knock offs he's bought in the streets of NY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted August 14, 2012 OK, who else will brag? Dear, in my opinion , this watch is too girly for a man. And... fake tourby...? Well, the "real" fake is US$700 and I'm not ready to go there yet. Quit crapping on my husband's watch...He chose it, likes it, and is far from a "girly" man. And if you don't like this model, quit looking at it... Hey Teterouge, If you were an Oriental girl rather than a redhead and posted a pic of an Invicta watch Luthier would love it, LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Shit Ted don't mention Invicta and Luthier in the same sentence! :lmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted August 14, 2012 Shit Ted don't mention Invicta and Luthier in the same sentence! :lmao: True Dat, but I believe his love for beautiful oriental women would overcome his dislike of Invicta watches, at least once, LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 15, 2012 The custom eaton is interesting +1. Interesting piece. Hey Teterouge, If you were an Oriental girl rather than a redhead and posted a pic of an Invicta watch Luthier would love it, LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R5tdi 0 Posted November 13, 2012 Oh just enjoy it I just got one Wore it most of today it a great watch not 100% but who cares hope he enjoys The love of rep brings variation to your life ???????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
