But always the same brands got all the attention and for me it was quite frustrating that one only paid attention to my Cartier watches, to be polite. Everyone brought a few pieces from their collection and with loads of beer and wine, we chatted about the various models until late in the evening.
These GTGs were organised by collectors themselves and were always quite amusing. But what we had around in 1995, were the ‘Get Togethers’ with other watch enthusiasts (fanatics). So you can imagine that it did not take long before I became obsessed with watches in general, especially with Cartier.Ĭartier Watches From Collection Privée, Cartier ParisĪt that time watch forums were just becoming popular, watch magazines were still rare and watch blogs like Fratello and Hodinkee did not exist yet. It was also that watch that made me interested in the history of the brand since the dealer told me that the design was inspired by the first men’s wristwatch, launched by Cartier in 1904. It was hot like hell and became the most copied watch.
That was, of course, the square watch in steel with yellow gold lunette and steel bracelet with yellow gold screws. It was 1983 or 1984 when I bought my first real watch the Cartier Santos. If it runs behind, it is necessary to increase the number of TPD by one step.…is what I often like to say to my fellow watch friends when they start again asking the same silly questions about Cartier. Then place your watch into the winder and check after a few days how accurate your watch shows the time. You should select the combined winding mode (CW+CCW) and the minimal number of turns per day (TPD). If you could not find your watch model (or caliber) in this table, you may determine your CARTIER winding mode on a trial basis. Santos de Cartier Galbée Grand Modele: W20040D6 Pasha de Cartier Chronograph 42mm: W31030H3 Pasha C Two Time Zone Watch, Medium Model « Both» - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise).« CCW» - Counterclockwise winding direction.
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