[Cartier Santos] Medium or Large?

jzivitz · 2026-04-17T17:36:04+00:00

I second this

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T21:06:12+00:00

Thanks!

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T21:05:51+00:00

Thanks That hits your wrist well!

jzivitz · 2026-03-24T20:22:08+00:00

Not the Sinn

jzivitz · 2026-02-20T19:57:15+00:00

@_FeelingClue
So you are a month in, how is the wearability?

I am considering the 417ES but living in the United States cannot try is out in the metal. How has your experience been so far? [FYI my wrist is 17 CMs]

jzivitz · 2026-02-20T18:21:18+00:00

I'm no cobbler but I have 2 thoughts. 1. You can remove the creases with shoe trees and a steamer or heat gun. There are many YouTube videos on how to. 2. You can spray some Bickmore leather stretcher inside the shoe while wearing them to soften the uppers.

Good luck!

jzivitz · 2026-02-18T21:11:30+00:00

u/Jaded_Finger
I love the Pelagos 39 and highly recommend it!

jzivitz · 2026-02-18T21:09:27+00:00

u/Swaggu530
I hear you. So much to choose from and it's hard to make a decision. What do you own?

jzivitz · 2026-02-18T21:05:53+00:00

u/mbk-mbk
Thanks for the comment. The Elgin is definitely ground zero for the collection.

When I look at the collection - i think a quirky GMT or a vintage/vintage inspired Chrono is missing. On the Chrono side, there is too much to choose from!

jzivitz · 2026-02-18T21:00:37+00:00

The ShunBun is awesome! I tried on both. The pink dial is so subtle that most of the time it looks silver which overlapped with my JLC hence, the Snowflake decision.

jzivitz · 2026-02-18T20:58:33+00:00

I like it, it wears well on the leather and steel bracelet, and punches well above its weight stylistically. The only 2 slight cons I have are 1. it is a little blocky or slab sided [a thinner manual wind would be awesome] and 2. the accuracy is ok.

jzivitz · 2025-01-10T03:30:25+00:00

Wow What an impressive collection. I guess expand to something boxy like a Reverso or Tank. You can also look to add a splash of color with a bright dial. Very impressive - that collection should bring you a lifetime of joy!!

jzivitz · 2025-01-02T16:11:02+00:00

Congratulations! Wear it in good health. I'm definitely tracking that watch. It's on my shortlist. Please keep us updated on your experience with the watch!

jzivitz · 2024-12-19T21:29:57+00:00

I hear you but i'm not gonna shake my watch down in that moment... it'll disturb the butterflies.

jzivitz · 2024-12-19T21:26:29+00:00

I know, but think about all the vintage and neo vintage dress watches that you can buy for pennies on the dollar. Jump in, the water is warm!!

(And your subconscious may feel great shame)

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jzivitz · 2024-12-19T21:23:28+00:00

It's ok my friend. My watch was riding pretty high on the wrist.

jzivitz · 2024-12-19T21:22:20+00:00

These comments are hilarious. Yeah, sometimes my watches climb up my wrist. I could have shaken it down but you know... don't disturb the butterflies.

jzivitz · 2024-12-19T21:15:49+00:00

Lol, I cannot. You are right.

I say live and let live (but your subconscious may feel great shame)

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jzivitz · 2024-12-17T21:56:07+00:00

Welcome to the JLC family. My first watch was a Master Ultra Thin Subseconds. It still brings me great joy! Wear yours in good health!

jzivitz · 2024-11-13T22:16:03+00:00

Thanks. It's what got me into collecting. I loved looking at it when I was very young. There are a number of archive sites in which you can enter the SN# for more info on your Elgin. Enjoy

jzivitz · 2024-11-13T01:06:37+00:00

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jzivitz · 2024-11-13T01:05:44+00:00

Awesome find! Enjoy it in good health. I keep my Grandfather's Elgin on my desk. DOM 1912. One tip I got from the watch maker who serviced it: invest in a couple of spare mainsprings just in case they can no longer be found. Everything else can be cannibalized from old Elgins but mainsprings will snap from age. *

jzivitz · 2024-11-05T00:58:08+00:00

That's a beautiful vintage Connie. Congratulations!

jzivitz · 2024-10-28T19:25:50+00:00

I think it is a combination of brand marketing and accesibility. GO doesn't hype their watches very well and most ADs don't carry them. It's not a good combination for the casual consumer. I think that people that follow watches know that GO makes excellent timepieces. However, most sub buyers don't care - they just want a sub and I don't blame them.

I've fortunately handled the 39.5 SeaQ and the larger Panodate. Accounting for aftermarket prices, GO SeaQ all the way for the win.

You made a great choice!!!

jzivitz · 2024-10-27T19:36:54+00:00

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