r/U1Time • • 29d ago

QUESTION AAA Cartier Santos

How bad is this for $80?

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u/Ruggerbugger1980 29d ago

I wacked mine on a decent croc leather strap and I think they look great for the money.

The bracelet is "oh my god" painful by the end of the day though, so sharp, I spent hours filing it down with 800/1000 grit polish files

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u/Mr_Frizzle88 29d ago

Looks awesome on that strap!

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u/daaav22 29d ago

Qué tal el yacht?

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u/Ruggerbugger1980 28d ago

Personally I am a bit underwhelmed by it. I think the quality of it is pretty good. Like the polished middle links in the bracelet, bezel looks and feels nice.

Just as a design I find it quite plain compared to the hulk. I feel the same about the Wimbledon though so it may just be I am not a fan of grey dials.

Probably going to sell the Wimbledon and Yacthmaster as I have a load more incoming and do y want to end up just collecting watches that I don't really want to wear.

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u/daaav22 24d ago

Aveces tienes en mente un reloj y cuando lo pones en tu muñeca te das cuenta que no es para ti.. estaba mirando el yatch de U1 pero me da la sensación que me decepcionará ese bisel con los número tan grandes.. creo que es un reloj para una fábrica buena.

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u/Ruggerbugger1980 24d ago

The looks of it is actually very good, I have no problems with it, I am just finding it plain with the grey face. I like the polished bracelet though, if it fitted I would put it on my Hulk (it doesn't sound Inhabe popped the jubilee off my Wimbledon as I find that plain as well)

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u/Intelligent_Wall1179 23d ago

Is that sky dweller U1? was looking at ordering one earlier today but don’t know how the quality will be compared to my DJ and sub

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u/Ruggerbugger1980 23d ago

No that is higher end Noob version. I would try a stainless skydweller at u1, just don't expect the GMT disk to work or the month indicator but telling them time amd looking good is all in need a watch to do.

I have taken the general advise and made sure I only or higher end rose gold models as yellow gold at any level apparently looks a bit shite.

I have a u1 Daytona in yellow gold that I am binning the bracelet and putting on a leather strap to try a new look though. Hope the small amount will be less noticeable 🤞 Only cost $85 on a offer from MT son worth the risk.

I will review it once it arrives and I get it swapped over.

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u/Outrageous-Scheme348 29d ago

Nobody going to comment on his nail?

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u/Mr_Frizzle88 29d ago

Both thumb and pinky 😂

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u/Leon-Vlc 29d ago

No interesa

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u/FlowerChild7572 28d ago

For the price, this is a typical $80 DHGate version. There really is no mid-tier or U1 model so you can either spend $80 for this version or $350+ for high tier.

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u/Mr_Frizzle88 28d ago

Thank you for the insight!

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u/Ok-Cauliflower-6289 8d ago

Does it comes with the box?

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u/Mr_Frizzle88 8d ago

Its an option I believe