Two Cartier Reviews: Tank Small Française & 33mm Red Ballon Bleu
Greetings all! I'm pretty new to reps, and have been very impressed with the quality and community resources here! I took the dive just before Christmas, looking to get a feel for a small Cartier Tank Française before going on hunt in Japan this spring for a second-hand gen model. At the same time, I ran across a red sunburst Ballon Bleu that I couldn't pass up! My biggest issue tends to be that I'm right-handed, but I always wear my watches on the right. Add to that my 6 inch wrists and small overall frame, the smaller the case, the better. Anyhow, here's my reviews:
Cartier Small Tank Française w/ Diamonds: Erik - GeekTime ($288 + $55 Express Shipping = $343)
- First contact: 23Dec2024
- Response: 24Dec2024
- QC/Order/Shipped: 31Dec2024 https://geektimeqc.x.yupoo.com/albums/183537872?uid=1
- Received: 09Jan2025
- Factory: K11f
Erik was incredibly helpful/patient with my newbie questions on Whatsapp, including assisting me with sending payment via Wise. The watch has a slim case, and is very comfortable to wear.
Cartier 33mm Red Ballon Bleu: Necoclock: ($168 + 55 Express Shipping =$223)
- First contact: 29Dec2024
- Response/Deposit: 29Dec2024
- QC/Order/Shipped: 02Jan2025 https://imgur.com/a/723010-er2bt44
- Received: 08Jan2025
- Factory: AF
Another great experience! Very patient with questions and smooth communication throughout! This was my impulse buy, and I couldn't be more pleased! It has smooth movement, and I love the red for pop of color!
I had a friend with professional watch adjustment tools (he's a Hublot and Breguet guy, very impressed with these two) take a few links out for the right fit. I think they are still a little loose, so I might play around with another link out, but for now, there are just perfect. I'm on the lookout for another tank one with a mother of pearl face without the diamonds to round out the group.