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Baignoire XL 3032 W8000001

Hi Everyone, I just acquired this beautiful Baignoire XL 3032 W8000001. Needless to say I am totally in love with it, can’t take it off my wrist.
I noticed that availability of this particular one is very scarce and I was just wondering if anyone had m…

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Pasha bands

IN re the pasha GMT power reserve. If you purchase a watch with say a leather band, can a metal band also be purchased on the open market or is it to specific a model to get the band, and vice versa?

sincerely

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TWO NEW SANTOS – Full Titanium and Black Dial w/ Lume

The new steel version of the Cartier Santos will be in boutiques immediately for a price $8,650 while the titanium model will be available from November 1, 2025, for $11,500.

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Cartier Price Hike

Wow, just checked the price hike that went live today and I'm glad I made my purchase when I did!

The Tank Louis I picked up September 1st went up $1,500! From $14,900 to $16,400!

I hope anyone who was thinking about making their purchase took t…

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Help please!

Howdy. Trying to help a friend while isn't a watch guy buy a Cartier Tank for a lady friend.

The examples he gave me were a vintage gold Tank Normale, and a vintage Must de Cartier (stainless or white gold)with light blue roman numerals on the d…

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Greetings, Cartier…eans. Question about the Tank Francaise 1840 (vintage)

Good day to you all, I hope this mid-September day finds you well 😊

So, lately I've become a bit obsessed with the yellow-gold Francaise of the late 90's/early 2000's (ref. no. W500056), and I would like to get one. My issue is, I&#039…

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NEW Cartier Tank Louis Large Automatic Ref WGTA0357

Just got back from the Cartier boutique and picked up my grail watch.

Over the past few years I've tried to bond with the previous large manual wind rose gold LC and the large solarbeat, but I just couldn't wrap my head around such a small …

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Teach me about Cartier vintage watches

Teach me about Cartier vintage watches. Specifically like the one in the pic (not mine). I've seen black straps, silver case and white dials, and the colors below.

I have seen on local i like for $4000. I have seen them online for $2000 up to $7…

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Santos Medium or Large?

Dear WUS members.

I'm looking to buy a Cartier Santos white dial, but I'm unsure about the size – medium or large.

I only had a chance to try on the large in my local Cartier boutique. They didn't have the medium.

My wrist is 18.5cm/7…

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If you have an unlimited budget, and could have any Cartier you wanted, what would you choose?

For me it's easy. The Asymetrique New York Edition.

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