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mfer · 2 July 2008, 11:55 AM

Well, I've been dating this girl and she is absolutely incredible. We have been having the best time for the last 7 months. She knows that I'm obsessed with watches and knows I'm on this crazy forum all the time. Well I've been getting info from her on what she likes besides LV and shoes. Turns out she has always wanted a Cartier. While on a recent vacation, we went to all the watch shops for me and I had her try on the Cartier Tank Francaise mid-size quartz. She loved it and if she had the money, she'd have bought it, but I said, "Not a quartz!". Her b-day is coming up next month, but I found one that I had to get. A full sized (gent's) auto model. I was going to wait to give it to her, but I couldn't wait. I figured I got my 16610 a month early (bought it myself for my 30th b-day) to beat the price increase, so it was only justified that I give hers a month early.

So I got it yesterday and gave it to her yesterday. I had to go to Radio Shack to get a screwdriver set b/c my screwdriver was too big for such a dressy watch. I got the smallest one they had and I still had to get a wet stone to file it down to fit the tiny screws.

Anyway, she LOVES it.

Without further ado...

Notice the "Cartier" on the VII - pretty cool

The bracelet on this watch is amazing. I wish more watches had this setup.

And here we are on our recent vacation.

Rockrolex · 2 July 2008, 12:02 PM

That's a gorgeous watch on a lovely wrist.

The vacation shot didn't come through. Would certainly like to see who's attached to the wrist.

oneillba · 2 July 2008, 12:15 PM

Lovely! Great shots! She must be ecstatic!

kcmo · 2 July 2008, 12:17 PM

Glad you decided to go for the tank francais! I enjoyed mine for 7 years! Looks great on her wrist! She's a lucky gal!

RW16610 · 2 July 2008, 12:24 PM

Great choice, it is very nice.

Terry Newton · 2 July 2008, 12:34 PM

Nice birthday present. Awesome choice. I hope your love lasts forever.

Terry Newton

mfer · 2 July 2008, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the words everyone and a special thanks to Karis for her help. She said I should go for the Tank when I asked earlier and she was right on.

Also, I fixed our last pick to you can see the faces behind all this.

topcat30093 · 2 July 2008, 02:54 PM

That is a lovely present.
Not much of a fan for Cartier watches. But that is a nice looking watch.
Congratulations to you both.

jasonbellevue · 2 July 2008, 03:04 PM

Beautiful gift for a lovely woman, you guys look good together.

JJ Irani · 2 July 2008, 03:06 PM

Beautiful gesture, Mik.....and she must be so proud of you. You guys make a fine looking couple.

All the best - JJ

Jedi · 2 July 2008, 09:16 PM

Fantastic. Congratulations on the watch, lady and vacation....

...I need one of the latter badly!

toph · 2 July 2008, 09:18 PM

Thats a lovely watch and an amazing present!!

mfer · 2 July 2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Glad you decided to go for the tank francais! I enjoyed mine for 7 years! Looks great on her wrist! She's a lucky gal!

Karis, I think I'm the lucky one!

Thanks for the positives everyone. I wanted to get her a mid-sized Pt YM, but she has always wanted a Cartier. Ever since she was in her teens, she's wanted it. I remember being the same way about my Rolex, so I didn't want her first watch to be anything else. She'll get that YM one day or some other Rollie I want to get for her.

Lisa · 3 July 2008, 01:12 AM

I've always liked the tank style. That one is gorgeous - it looks great on her wrist.

Gedanken · 3 July 2008, 01:41 AM

Nice one, Mik! I'vealways had a thing for guilloched dials!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I wanted to get her a mid-sized Pt YM, but she has always wanted a Cartier.

I can relate to that one. With my wife it was:

Lady Datejust? Nope.
Tudor Mini Sub (to match my SD)? Nope.
77080 with Explorer dial? Nope......

Hamilton Ventura? Bingo.

mfer · 3 July 2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Nice one, Mik! I'vealways had a thing for guilloched dials!

I can relate to that one. With my wife it was:

Lady Datejust? Nope.
Tudor Mini Sub (to match my SD)? Nope.
77080 with Explorer dial? Nope......

Hamilton Ventura? Bingo.

That is too funny. I'm already talking to her about the mini sub!!!!

2 July 2008, 11:55 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Couldn't Wait to Give my GF her Present Well, I've been dating this girl and she is absolutely incredible. We have been having the best time for the last 7 months. She knows that I'm obsessed with watches and knows I'm on this crazy forum all the time. Well I've been getting info from her on what she likes besides LV and shoes. Turns out she has always wanted a Cartier. While on a recent vacation, we went to all the watch shops for me and I had her try on the Cartier Tank Francaise mid-size quartz. She loved it and if she had the money, she'd have bought it, but I said, "Not a quartz!". Her b-day is coming up next month, but I found one that I had to get. A full sized (gent's) auto model. I was going to wait to give it to her, but I couldn't wait. I figured I got my 16610 a month early (bought it myself for my 30th b-day) to beat the price increase, so it was only justified that I give hers a month early. So I got it yesterday and gave it to her yesterday. I had to go to Radio Shack to get a screwdriver set b/c my screwdriver was too big for such a dressy watch. I got the smallest one they had and I still had to get a wet stone to file it down to fit the tiny screws. Anyway, she LOVES it. Without further ado... Notice the "Cartier" on the VII - pretty cool The bracelet on this watch is amazing. I wish more watches had this setup. And here we are on our recent vacation. __________________ member#3242

2 July 2008, 12:02 PM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,551	That's a gorgeous watch on a lovely wrist. The vacation shot didn't come through. Would certainly like to see who's attached to the wrist. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 July 2008, 12:15 PM	#3
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Lovely! Great shots! She must be ecstatic! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

2 July 2008, 12:34 PM	#6
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Nice birthday present. Awesome choice. I hope your love lasts forever. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

2 July 2008, 01:32 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Thanks for the words everyone and a special thanks to Karis for her help. She said I should go for the Tank when I asked earlier and she was right on. Also, I fixed our last pick to you can see the faces behind all this. __________________ member#3242

2 July 2008, 12:17 PM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Glad you decided to go for the tank francais! I enjoyed mine for 7 years! Looks great on her wrist! She's a lucky gal!

2 July 2008, 12:24 PM	#5
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,007	Great choice, it is very nice.

2 July 2008, 02:54 PM	#8
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	That is a lovely present. Not much of a fan for Cartier watches. But that is a nice looking watch. Congratulations to you both. __________________

2 July 2008, 03:04 PM	#9
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Beautiful gift for a lovely woman, you guys look good together. __________________

2 July 2008, 03:06 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Beautiful gesture, Mik.....and she must be so proud of you. You guys make a fine looking couple. All the best - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 July 2008, 09:16 PM	#11
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Fantastic. Congratulations on the watch, lady and vacation.... ...I need one of the latter badly! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

2 July 2008, 09:18 PM	#12
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Thats a lovely watch and an amazing present!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

3 July 2008, 01:12 AM	#14
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I've always liked the tank style. That one is gorgeous - it looks great on her wrist.

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