Buying My First Luxury Watch

Little mistake on the "self-winding" vs "automatic" part. It was meant to be "manual winding".

Impeccable choice the Cartier Santos was the first wrist watch and Cartier has an incredible history with timepieces and watches, not only a beautiful piece but also historically significant.

I feel like the Cartier Santos matches the man you are now. Refined, slightly understated, and timeless. My first serious watches were the Tissot “Chemin de Tourelles” (midnight blue dial) and the Seiko Presage Raku (matcha green dial).

I was thinking about buying the Santos medium for a year or so and never pulled the trigger. But after watching your video I felt it like a sign so it might be my own-holiday gift this year. I loved how you explained this beautiful time piece :D thank you Tim!

The Cartier Santos has a history as being the first pilot watch. I remember when I got my Black Bay Ceramic. It’s a great piece.

I found my dream watch while watching an episode of Magnum P.I. back when I was 11. I bought it off the shelf (hard to believe nowadays)when I turned 25. I’m 51 now, still have it, it is still my dream watch. It’s beat up, I wear it daily, gets it’s routine service, still looks amazing. I love watches, really want the Santos, but nothing can compare to what I have: Rolex GMT Master “Pepsi”. Always follow your dreams, there is no second guessing.

I bought my must de Cartier years ago when on a cruise. I still love it. Congratulations Tim on your beautiful new watch.

Your journey is similar to mine. I started with Rolex, then discovered Grand Seiko, which are beautiful watches, but just too big for my wrist. Then the Santos caught my eye. I have yet to make that purchase as life has gotten in the way, so I have not had the time, but I intend to at some point. On a sidenote, I did pick up a datejust from 1966 and I wear it with a brown leather strap. I love that look because it’s very understated as I bought that (specific year) Rolex more for me, to feel good about wearing it,than for people to notice what I’m wearing. The Santos is a very good looking watch and it definitely works on you and your style. I thought it was great that you gave people other options for a similar look at a less expensive price point. Thanks for a great video!

As a watch enthusiast and watch reviewer, who's owned and reviewed the Cartier Santos, I can say that this was a great choice. Enjoyed your video!

Great choice. I bought my medium Santos 2 years ago, and I have loved it. It has been my daily watch since then.

Thanks, Tim! I was looking for something like this video for a long time... Also, thanks for your work on all social media platforms - it was a suggestion IG reels that took me into paying attention of what I wear and my image to the world... Since then I've been watching and learning, but never got the concept of personal style - which now I think I can start thinking about it. I can't express how thankful I am for all that. You really breakdown all this fashion world in such a simple and easy way that it's almost impossible not to try. Thanks, man! Thanks so much for all your work.! 😊😊😊

Congratulations man! Nice to see you reaping the benefits of your hard work! Can’t wait to own one too!

Congrats, brother - just got one for myself as a birthday gift, and I absolutely love it even more after owning it. Wear it in the best of health!

The Santos is underrated!!! Amazing video

Great video Tim, loved your explanation and journey with the story telling and seeing your interest throughout

Congrats on your new Cartier, it's a beautiful piece and fits well with your style! It's nice to see that you're actually wearing and enjoying it. Don't worry about scratching it!

Not sure if i would consider you a watch newbie, you really do seem to know your stuff! And as a watch/style nerd with watches from Casio’s, G-Shocks and Seiko to Rolex, Cartier and Vacheron Constantin, etc I absolutely approve this message! I used to be a collector, but I liquidated my collection to venture into real estate. In January, I acquired homes in Malibu for $34 million, and the returns on investment far exceed what I earned as a collector. Great video glad I found this channel.

Great video Tim. I've been a watch lover for a while (though not as knowledgeable as the true nerds) and its great to see your take on it. I see you hit all the main points as well. I personally would've gone with a JLC for a first luxury watch. That Santos is beautiful and that easy adjusting bracelet is a really amazing feature (though I'd be quite stressed about scratching the bezels) 😂

You deserve it Tim! Thanks for your content. The Santos is my fav luxury watch at all❤️

At first, I was thinking "oh great, another Santos video." But I have to say you explained your reasoning so well, it made me fall in love with the Santos all over again. I think you're going to get even more people into the Santos now!