![]() ![]() I immediately wired the funds directly to Thanh/Takuya Watches, and I had tracking the next day! Just picked up the watch from fedex today, immediately went and had it sized by a Rolex AD, and even they were impressed with not only having a brand new watch/full set available, but also at how fast I got it when people are having to put hefty deposits down with AD’s and wait a year or more for a new YG Day Date. While it has all the conventional attributes and performance of a professional diving watch, Cartiers new Calibre de Cartier Diver Watch seems equally at home. After selecting the one I wanted, again only MINUTES later, I receive pictures of the actual brand new watch, and full set. He asked me what model Rolex and specifics I was looking for, and literally within MINUTES I got 3 examples of Day Date’s that fit my needs. Whether you like the Diver with its stainless steel case and black bezel or prefer the Calibre de. Thanh was already updating me with the tracking/shipping information before I could even have the chance to follow up with him myself! Masculine and sophisticated, these watches are timeless. The Calibre de Cartier Diver starts from US$8,950 in steel and can be had directly from Cartier here.Thanh / Takuya Watches is TOP CLASS! I can’t express how grateful I am at how easy, painless, and streamline the transaction was with Thanh.Ĭommunication, Professionalism, and all around GREAT customer service both on the front end of the transaction and the back end. Cartier Calibre De Cartier Rose Gold Black Dial Bracelet 42mm W7100040 Full Set. I just wish I had taken some damn photos when I saw all these people, it really would have added something extra to the article don’t you think? Ah well, back to the streets. Now, personally I don’t think I’m quite ready to make that leap just yet but I do agree that it is a very well made watch, with a solid in-house movement inside and a stylish façade that appeals to a whole legion of new buyers. In fact one excitable fellow at a bar in Soho confidently explained to me that the Calibre de Cartier Diver is, in his words, “the younger man’s Submariner.” ![]() They love how it feels on the wrist, they love all the attention it gets and they love that people recognize the brand instantly. Not only am I seeing these watches everywhere but the feedback from their owners is overwhelmingly positive. Well made, reasonably understated (the 42mm case is probably on the small side for a practical dive watch but just right for a ‘dive-inspired’ one) and undeniably masculine, the Calibre de Cartier Diver is instantly recognizable on the wrist both as a Cartier timepiece – with everything that entails – but also as a hardwearing tool watch. And you know what? They look good on the wrist. I’ve seen them at bars, at restaurants, on the subway, just about everywhere. It’s summer time here in New York, which means bare arms and a plethora of water-related watches are now on permanent display, and well-represented among them is the Calibre de Cartier Diver. Image Credit: Equation du Temps Present Dayįast forward a year and a half and it seems, at least based on the anecdotal evidence anyway, that Cartier made a good decision. It’s almost a given if you want to be taken seriously in this segment. All the other ‘main-stream’ brands such as Omega, Rolex, IWC, etc. The brand had already been for some time trying to reposition itself in a more attractive light to young, male buyers who were interested in something more than just a pretty face (and a rectangular case!) and had already enjoyed a deal of success with the launch of the Tank MC earlier in the year (complete with round case and in-house movement.) The Calibre de Cartier Diver therefore seemed like somewhat of a logical next step. Or a disastrous one.Īll the other ‘main-stream’ brands such as Omega, Rolex, IWC, etc. Upon some quiet reflection in our reflecting chair however we soon came to the conclusion that this could be a very good move for Cartier. Like many curious onlookers at the time we were a little surprised by this announcement, bemused even, as at least to us it seemed totally out of character for the brand. About a year and a half ago now Cartier announced the impending release of their first ever diver’s watch the descriptively named Calibre de Cartier Diver. ![]()
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