Cartier Santos 100 XL Black chrono
Cartier Santos 100 XL Black chrono
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Blues

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8,546 posts

250 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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I saw these when they were first released and almost bought one.
Now I'm wishing I did and they are discontinued.
Who has one, and how did you get on with it?
Where is the best place to source a decent, sensibly priced previously owned one?

Thanks all smile

PJ S

10,842 posts

258 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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https://www.chrono24.com/en/cartier/santos-100-xl-...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/cartier/santos-100-car...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/cartier/santos-100-xl-...

The seller in the first link, I've been in contact with previously – nice chap and they'll entertain discussion about the price. I reckon they'd be your best bet, assuming all three watches are of equal condition.
The only thing against them, is they don't white balance their photos, so they are severely coloured due to wrong light source selected or the wall colour reflecting what light source they use – I don't think it's natural sunlight.

Blues

Original Poster:

8,546 posts

250 months

Sunday 6th July 2014
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Thanks for that PJ, greatly appreciated

I'm curious as to why you would choose the Spanish and French dealer over the guys in London.
I'm guessing that a foreign purchase would attract import duty/vat?

PJ S

10,842 posts

258 months

Sunday 6th July 2014
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You do realise we're part of the EU?
Ergo, something bought in another EU member state, means there's no additional costs involved.

Blues

Original Poster:

8,546 posts

250 months

Wednesday 9th July 2014
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PJ S said:
You do realise we're part of the EU?
Ergo, something bought in another EU member state, means there's no additional costs involved.
Thanks for clearing that up. I'm afraid having not bought anything of this nature before, I wasn't sure.
Interestingly the guys you recommend in Madrid have got back to me with positive information.
The French watch is sold, and the company in London haven't bothered replying to my enquiry.