The Santos speaks to me on a personal level, but the tank shape is so classic. I say the same thing I always say about expensive (to me) watches. I go with the more classic one because I donโt know if Iโll have the chance to buy a second. This is why I got the hesalite Speedy. The sapphire sandwich looks the business and suits my penchant for smacking Crystals on stuff, but I had to go with the OG Moonwatch. If I get a second go, Iโll add a SS or one of the other great versions, but in case I only ever have one I went old school.ย ย
I generally prefer the Santos over the Tank, but the Basculante takes the Tank to another level. I've started to love Cartier and currently have a modern Santos de Cartier (black dial SS with ADLC bezel) ย and an older Pasha. I'd love to add a Tank to the collection, and if I could find the right deal on a Basculante, I'd jump on it.
Iโm going to sound like a broken record here, but I have to say the Santos as well. Both are classy, no doubt. I tend to shy away from popular watches but the Santos is by far my favorite dress watch. Can be dressed up, dressed down, polished, and even scratched to hell and it will always look the part.ย
Both are eye-magnets but the Basculante and the story behind its design and its relationship to the JLC Reverso takes the cake for me. It's the more interesting watch IMO.
Both are eye-magnets but the Basculante and the story behind its design and its relationship to the JLC Reverso takes the cake for me. It's the more interesting watch IMO.
Yes, once I got the Reverso, I got naturally drawn to the basculante.ย
My brain says Santos. ย My heart says Basculante. ย My wallet cries for mercy.
The smaller one and the one without exposed fasteners.
Basculante.ย
But I'm bias because I made that choice a couple years ago now haha.ย
Definitely Santos for me. But I would actually rather have this one...
Cartier Tank Cintree 100th Anniversary
I donโt like conflicts so I say I love both ๐
I guess you could say my sense of style is broken
The Santos speaks to me on a personal level, but the tank shape is so classic. I say the same thing I always say about expensive (to me) watches. I go with the more classic one because I donโt know if Iโll have the chance to buy a second. This is why I got the hesalite Speedy. The sapphire sandwich looks the business and suits my penchant for smacking Crystals on stuff, but I had to go with the OG Moonwatch. If I get a second go, Iโll add a SS or one of the other great versions, but in case I only ever have one I went old school.ย
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As always, buy/wear what you love.ย
For myself the santos but man the basculante is just cool.
The Santos! :)
For me, the Basculante - but Iโd actually like both :)
Santos for me.ย
Santos.
I guess you could say my sense of style is broken
Your sense of style is just fine. ย The Crash is epic and highly sought after. ย
Basculante for me.ย
I generally prefer the Santos over the Tank, but the Basculante takes the Tank to another level. I've started to love Cartier and currently have a modern Santos de Cartier (black dial SS with ADLC bezel) ย and an older Pasha. I'd love to add a Tank to the collection, and if I could find the right deal on a Basculante, I'd jump on it.
100% the Santos for me. It has a sporty/dressy vibe that I think would work well on multiple straps and in multiple situations.ย
Itโs true! I always say itโs the classier version of the aqua terra
They are both wonderful. ย You likely just need to follow your heart.ย
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Love both but for me it's the Santos, medium. You just can't go wrong ๐
Medium IS the size to wear - for most wrists!ย
Iโm going to sound like a broken record here, but I have to say the Santos as well. Both are classy, no doubt. I tend to shy away from popular watches but the Santos is by far my favorite dress watch. Can be dressed up, dressed down, polished, and even scratched to hell and it will always look the part.ย
Dressy AND sporty like the alpinist
Thatโs a beautiful looking piece my friend. Enjoy the watch + the yummy snacks lolย
Thank you! They were great ๐
Not a fan of the basculante?
its a cool watch but im not really a fan especially blue diamond above the dial. i prefer the basic cartier tank
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I love the Santos for sure
Santos!
its a cool watch but im not really a fan especially blue diamond above the dial. i prefer the basic cartier tank
I see your point. It always did remind me ย of:ย
but then once you come back to reality itโs all good lol.ย
I see your point. It always did remind me ย of:ย
but then once you come back to reality itโs all good lol.ย
now that you mention it, i remember what is it like, frieza!!
Both are eye-magnets but the Basculante and the story behind its design and its relationship to the JLC Reverso takes the cake for me. It's the more interesting watch IMO.
Both are eye-magnets but the Basculante and the story behind its design and its relationship to the JLC Reverso takes the cake for me. It's the more interesting watch IMO.
Yes, once I got the Reverso, I got naturally drawn to the basculante.ย
Iโd stick to a Reverso for the flip functionality and Iโd buy a Santos. I live the history of the Santos.ย
Not a big fan of the Basculante. Santos all the way!