FINALLY Serviced my Cartier Tank. (It REALLY NEEDED IT)

[@ajparsons66]

£342 for the service and crown replacement seems remarkably fair to me. Lovely result. This has encouraged me to take one more step towards buying a Santos

[@BrittPearceWatches]

RIGHT?! Given all the work that needed doing - I'm actually really really pleased with it! Service, movement upgrade, and crown replacement. That seems very fair!

[@silv3rArrow]

A friend had a Santos service and it was about 580€. I don’t know what was exactly done but it matches the price in the industry.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

@@BrittPearceWatches I disagree. You only needed a new crown and possible a new battery, but they put in a new movement and called it a 'quartz upgrade'. AND it took over a month to get the watch back to you. You're paying for form over function with a quartz Cartier to begin with, without being ripped off every 5 years.

[@LRSTGS]

Personal experience videos like this, are unique. I'll always watch and like them. Watches are interesting when they have a story or a person attached. Much more captivating than a spec sheet and an opinion.

[@Liz86000]

Yeah, a new video about a Cartier watch ! My favourites ! Your Tank looks so much prettier, all shiny and finally with her cabochon ! Good for you Britt.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

WOO HIIOOO!! I need to get making more Cartier videos again!!! Currently wearing my tank and she just looks so pretty again! Thank you so so much! 💕💕✨✨

[@arnaudarchi3293]

@@BrittPearceWatches yes more tank videos :)

[@markreynolds9135]

Cabochon is a dirty word.

[@syktgrei]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long! So glad to see this beauty restored to her former glory 😍

[@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk]

I have serviced about 15 vintage watches in the last year and it makes me happy knowing they’re running properly. It costs a little but their happy investments and make me smile.

[@angrypenguin956]

Talking about service costs is a good idea. Most people forget about this when buying a watch, especially when it's a luxury piece. I recently had my Sub serviced. It needed quite a bit of work, and it cost me around 2600,00 CDN+ tax, and it took about 5 months. I thought it was steep, but since I am not the original owner, I did not know exactly in what kind of shape the watch was in. It came back in excellent condition Personally, I don't care too much about keeping all the scratches and nicks. If I ever sell this watch, it's going to be: take it or leave it. In the meantime, I am going to wear it the way I like.

[@MrWhiterunGuard]

The AD I bought my Rolex from literally told me don't worry about it until it stops keeping good time.

[@CorneliusRushtie]

Agreed, but 10 years is what they say now at Bolex

[@fj7509]

@@CorneliusRushtie Which is insane to think about when other companies need to use more complex movements to get anywhere near that interval, but Rolex does it by simply changing the hairspring lol

[@CorneliusRushtie]

It's a money making ploy also, remember. Wait 20 Years, maybe, then it might actually need it and all they'll do is replace the same parts they would have, every 5 years. The watch will tell you it needs it when timekeeping is no good. I'm not giving them my money prematurely. My 2c.

[@Cull_Obsidian]

@@CorneliusRushtiethey don’t need to change parts, even if it’s not keeping good time. By far the most common problem is the lubrication oils drying out. That’s why Rolex says 10 years. I have a GMT Master that was in a safe for over 30 years and ran fine. Needed 0 parts changed other than the crystal to ensure water resistance. However, it’s much more likely to cost you more in the long run if you don’t get it cleaned and reassembled once in a while.

[@bobby381]

Absolutely. It’s not like a car that can ruin all the components if you don’t service it. Once it stops keeping good time, send it in for service, that’s about it.

[@Cetarum]

Early gang but not early enough. Love the thoughtfulness of your videos!

[@salty5402]

In my opinion one can go beyond the service interval if you have a large collection and rotate regularly -but in that situation my main concern/warning would be the integrity of gaskets for water resistance. The cost to service your Cartier seems very reasonable to me, esp. with new movement; fully expected a more grit your teeth type price. Good on Cartier.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

TRUUUUTH! This is so good to add in! I have friends who mostly wait until it’s not keeping good enough time anymore. I have some friends who stick right to the schedule! I’m one of the weenies 🤓 who stays on schedule! But honestly - it’s usually fine! 😅 If my Cartier didn’t look so MISERABLE I probably would have waited another year or two!

[@guidoruetter2198]

I didn’t know that a quartz movement also requires servicing.

[@michaelriera6277]

They don’t

[@salty5402]

@@michaelriera6277 Certain Grand Seiko Quartz Movements are serviced, but true - not Cartierl.

[@michaelriera6277]

I do hope a Grand Seiko service is superior to regular Seiko. Had my 1999 Seiko Chronograph quartz watch (graduation gift) serviced by my Seiko Center in Mahwah NJ. They probably just did a movement swap very inexpensive $165. However, I specifically asked not to have the watch polished and it came horribly over polished . The Seiko stamping on the clasp was reduced to a faint outline and over polished the chrome coated bezel exposing the underlying brass material, changed the case back reading 10 bar when the watch is only 5 bar and it’s actually displayed on the dial. I was so upset and all they could say is it was given to us in that condition, but you could leave it and a technician could look at it. I took the watch back. So next time I’m going to a local AD. Didn’t think it where possible to butcher a quartz watch but some how Seiko Service in Mahwah NJ did just that.

[@powerrangers16712]

Just bought a Solarbeat Large. Thanks for nudging me towards a Cartier. Really iconic piece.

[@danielcanizales731]

Thanks for all your content Britney! I have a zenith chronomaster sport coming in today I'm super excited!

[@DaemonViews]

Spoke to a watchmaker (person who does the assembly, servicing etc,) at a large brand. From what he told me, it's mainly the lubricant that gets old. He said 5-10 years but after asking about his watch he said he'd think about it after 10 years. And you are mainly paying for assembly and disassembly and if needed regulating. So it's working hours rather than parts.

[@RichardKoppinger]

There are not enough videos about servicing watches. Thank you. I recently bought a 1972 Tissot Seastar via eBay. A beautiful watch that needed some work. I'm being charged $500 US, which I was surprised by because I didn't know enough about servicing costs, but I'm okay with it and looking forward to getting it back.

[@andrewd7586]

I have, let’s say, a substantial number of watches. Some of my mechanical watches are well over 60 years old. I wear them on rare occasions. Hence they’re not getting overused. So these ones I am slowly going through & getting them serviced when they are getting hard to wind & or are losing a lot of time. With quartz, I do all my battery replacements & even my higher end ones do not go back to an AD until just a battery replacement does not suffice. A good video Britt on the hidden costs of ownership.👍🏼😎

[@subbee117]

Good video that focuses on something that is so often overlooked/ignored: servicing & cost of ownership. Also, that black lacquer Santos-Dumont looks amazeballs!

[@TH.W]

I had my Cartier Pasha serviced for the first time a couple of years ago after owning it for about 15 years. About USD600. Certainly not nothing, but not terrible either. I think it'll be good for another 10-15 years. I do think manufacturers overstate service needs somewhat. Like you, I got mine polished, and I don't regret it, but I certainly wouldn't have it done every time simply due to the fact that material is lost in the process. I enjoy your channel.

[@cistm_un-do_]

Welcome back little tank 🥳

[@BrittPearceWatches]

🤣💕 SHES BACK! And restored to her former glory! She’s so pretty again!!!

[@jamesblonde2271]

I service watches when they fug up and only then......with having like 40 vintage watches lying about, if they're running, they're good!

[@JMNTN]

official omega service centres wanted between 400 and 600 euros to service what is basically an eta 2892, the watch itself is worth about 1200 euros, i got it serviced at a watchmaker who is certified for most swatch group brands and they did it for 200

[@edwintreffers]

That's very reasonably priced indeed. I ones requested a 'repair' price for one of my Breitling watches... that was quite a bit more 🙂 But nowadays I do it myself, picked up watch repairing/servicing 2 years ago and can finally say that I'm confident enough to do all the work myself. Cheers Britt, lovely video 😍

[@BigDuke6ixx]

I think it's piss poor value. I've got a Citizen Eco Drive that still keeps excellent time after 18 years without a service. Britt sent this Tank in for a crown replacement and a polish, she never said a word about it running poorly because it was probably running fine. I bet it just needed a battery, yet they replaced the whole movement and called it a 'quartz upgrade'! It's a total rip-off.

[@vincent67239]

@@BigDuke6ixx Hmm, I don’t really like the idea of replacing the whole movement. It’s kind of the “soul” of the watch to me. If I wanted a better movement, I’d buy another watch! So the Citizen was yours? Who are you referring to when you say, “she sent it in”? This is why I believe full transparency during a service is so important.

[@pv6668]

My Breitling chrono running +15min slow per day, about 12 yrs old, worn daily, quoted CA$1,800 for service, it now sits in the draw

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

​@@pv6668That's insane pricing .

[@BigDuke6ixx]

@@vincent67239 the content creator of this channel is the 'she' I was referring to. Quartz movements are all pretty much unserviceable except for changing the power cell. For this reason, quartz watches don't really have a soul like mechanical ones do. £Quartz upgrade£ is just utter BS.

[@Msgt_Slim]

I'm very happy you had a great service experience from Cartier. Personally, I don't go to my watch maker until a watch in my collection stops running correctly. While I don't own a quartz piece, I can't imagine I would ever send one in to be serviced.

[@johnrbh]

Most of my watches I have serviced every 10 years, and this has worked out well for me. Wow, you are tough on watches, just like my wife!

[@marchorne7546]

I just bought a 2015 explorer for a great price and was happy to discover it came with a CPO tag and was serviced at the end of 2023. Happy days 😊

[@markreynolds9135]

I created that CPO tag on my 3-D home printer but glad that you are happy with it. 😂

[@michaelriera6277]

It was worth the 65% mark up.

[@marchorne7546]

@@michaelriera6277 paid £5500.

[@davidelliott948]

I’m glad you had a great experience. Thanks for sharing it!

[@malikknows3510]

Wow, kudos to Cartier for this. Very reasonable, esp. considering a new cabochon. All the best!

[@Paka1983]

That QUARTZ powered Cartier has 5-years service interval?!?!? WOW!!! I've had my quartz Seiko since 1995 (when I turned 12) and it has NEVER been serviced and still about +1 second per two months. Of course I have changed battery about 15 times (10 dollars at local watchmaker) but that's it.

[@hslev]

I was thinking the same thing. I was Operations Manager for Omega in 1987 and the little secret was that we generally just replaced quartz movements rather than servicing them. And I've had a Tiffany quartz for 25 years and have done nothing other than changing out the battery.

[@rayharrison6400]

Impressed that actually it got a movement upgrade, so the whole module. That's worth it heeps

[@RocketDog73]

My 2006 quartz Omega Constellation Double Eagle is slow by about one second every month and my 2006 quartz Seamaster 300 is about 1 second fast a month. They have only had battery changes to date.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

The old quartz movement's back then were indestructible. I have a similar story with my Heuer Coral 980 026 Monnin thick case and Heuer 981.006 Monnin JUMBO case. Just battery changes and new seals and gaskets

[@michaelriera6277]

Had my 1999 Seiko Chronograph quartz watch serviced my Seiko Center in Mahwah NJ. They probably just did a movement swap so inexpensive $165. However, I specifically asked not to have the watch polished and it came horribly over polished . The Seiko stamping on the clasp was reduced to a faint outline and over polished the chrome coated bezel exposing the underlying brass material, changed the case back reading 10 bar when the watch is only 5 bar and it’s actually displayed on the dial. So next time I’m going to a local AD. Didn’t think it where possible to butcher a quartz watch but some how Seiko Service in Mahwah NJ did just that.

[@MrAumbra]

Definitely depends on the watch but as long as the polishing is done correctly and it’s a piece you’re going to keep, I think it’s warranted. I have only had one watch polished by Breitling and it’s a piece that had significant sentimental value to me and I want to hand it down to my boys along with other pieces.

[@bosvensson887]

Brilliant subject! Very helpful not only for people who are new to watches. I tried on a watch today, I won't mention the brand, and asked the sales person if they serviced and pressure tested the watches in the store or if they sent them away. It turned out that they could only pressure test to 100 M and had to send watches with higher WR away. This might be good to know as it might affect the time a service takes.

[@fitforfreelance]

obviously not a subpar youtuber with thoughtful content, awesome production, and 183k subscribers

[@stonec2166]

Yeay! You got the cabochon back on 🕺. I was under the impression that as long as you serviced the watch under warranty, then the service would be included.

[@btmontres1423]

Just serviced a 20 year old Speedy Pro, hesalite crystal w/sapphire display back, cal. 1863. Took about 3 months and back as good as new. Kept bezel and case original with no polish but everything else overhauled. Ready for the next 20. About $1200 US from AD.

[@quinncunneen7845]

THANK YOU! I’ve wondered about this side of owning a luxury watch and it was very difficult to find information about.

[@dannyg6592]

Great episode and your Tank looks brand new! Cartier (and Rolex) are masters at light polishing. Cheers :)

[@jonsterrymusic7058]

I’m about to to send my tank francaise automatic in for service. They quoted me a bit more than that because they’ll need to complete replace the face where it’s discoloured over the years.

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

Good video on a neglected topic. Dressier watches may need more regular service. Sports watches can often run until they stop keeping good time. I recently had a second-hand Omega AquaTerra still under warranty that had become really tough to wind. My AD sent it in and Omega sent it to Switzerland for a full service. It came back winding great (not polished, but new crystal and hands) in about 2 months. From my POV, this was excellent service.

[@michaelriera6277]

If you live in the US the service center is in Secaucus NJ. The Aquaterra has a relatively simple mechanical movement to service. I wonder why it was sent to Switzerland.

[@Guitarorpheo]

I spoke with my watchmaker about my tactics for collecting. I own mostly ETA7750 derrivatives, and only a handful of others, such as an El Primero movement, Piguet movement (Omega), Montblanc/Minerva, and an inhouse module for Bell&Ross (no, not the square behemoths they make, but a classy 41mm chrono). Those are expensive, the rest? 400E for a service. No polishing. Don't need that. ETA's are super simple to service and that's the point. I don't want any more complicated stuff. I have enough, and what I have doesn't run all the time, so can be serviced with longer intervals. Glad you got yours fixed, Britt. I have two that needs fixing, and I simply can't strap the cash. I have to. Don't want to.

[@mrdante6126]

Hey britt , thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@VDA194]

Congrats!!! Looks great, enjoy.

[@ahha6304]

Try Citizen Eco-Drive then, you might pay very cheap to might not need servicing.

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

Ja! Que no necesita servicio.....

[@FlaneurSolitaire]

I follow the advice of Tim from Caseback Watches as well as Federico: The service interval is as long as the watch runs without issues. Because whether or not something needs to actually be repaired (except for crazy complex repairs), the service itself will cost the same, at least if you have it done by the manufacturer. In the end, waiting longer between services will almost certainly save you money.

[@cosmodoc]

Especially with a quartz watch!

[@michaelriera6277]

If you’ve purchased your watch within the last 15 years you do Not need to service at any set intervals especially if the watch is not worn everyday and is part of a larger rotation. Newer watches use synthetic oils that do not gunk up, degrade, or evaporate like older mineral oils. Periodically check them on a timegrapher and if the amplitude is between 230-315, small bear error, not running too fast or too slow then there is absolutely no reason to submit the watch to an intervention that may ultimately introduce issues that were not originally there.

[@karanjain5663]

This information should be pinned - it's spot on!

[@TheTejanoJose]

A couple years back my 1988 Longines Hour Angel watch needed a service. They shipped her back to Switzerland. Duration was about six months and the service costing me around $800.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Brilliant video. And a good reminder. Cheers.

[@Cull_Obsidian]

Not only did you get it serviced! But because you made a vid about it, you can claim it against tax! Utter genius Gringa move! 😂❤

[@danielcalvocamacho4538]

That Tank was quite a bit beaten. I agree on the polishing. Scratched dress watches look horrible!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

The London Watch Polisher fills in gashes and deep scratches. Looks better than new. No thinned lugs etc. But your tank looks epic.

[@ugabrew]

Unless you're doing serious diving, servicing intervals are pure speculation in my experience, especially with newer watches. I've had more issues from watches that I serviced early than the ones I left alone until they needed it. It's not without risk to have your watch opened up, disassembled, and reassembled.... by a watchmaker who is under pressure to do this in a certain amount of time. These aren't like car engines where components are subject to small explosions and the power output is enough to move thousands of lbs of metal at 70mph. For the most part, watch movements will gradually lose accuracy or power reserve. When that becomes noticeable, you can have it serviced and they'll replace whatever tiny things need replacing. Any additional parts will still be far cheaper than the cost of an additional service.

[@wavygoods877]

I took my Santos in because the battery life would drain after one days worth of use. I’ve only had it for two years (I was told it sat on shelf for well over a year at Saks Fifth Ave) so in total maybe three years and they said it demanded a complete service. Total of $505 I don’t mind the cost but I had it hard to believe after two years of wear it needed to be serviced.

[@Enriadero]

My friend has an Oyster Perpetual given to him by his father for his 18th in 1989. Still keeps time as accurately as when it was new and never serviced.

[@chrisb3275]

you should mention about vintage watch values and service parts!!!!

[@bobby381]

Sorry if you covered this in other comments, but other than the aesthetics, how does a quartz movement get serviced?

[@brynroberts9880]

Just sent my Aqua terra off to Omega for s service with about a year left on the warranty. I bought it second hand about 9 months ago and had trouble lining the hour hand to the marker. Also the date changed really early. Will wait and see what they say.

[@Leby69]

As a general guideline, in my experience, mechanical and automatic movements get serviced every 5 years or so, and quartz every 10 years or so, really up to you though

[@OZ1HGH]

I think that service is a bit costfull here in Copenhagen, but it is very important do get it done. I´ve got a Oris Aquis with their CAL 400 movement. It has got 10 years guarantee and it does not need service before 10 years too....pretty impressive 😁

[@silv3rArrow]

1:45 what is that leather strap? Looks gorgeous I might offer it to the missus 👀

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Omg! If this watch wasn;t about the servicing - my B Rolls would 100% be this one on the ostrich leather! I love it! My favourite combo! Now, I don't know where I got it from! It was a Christmas present from my husband yeaaaars ago! But tan ostrich leather strap! I hope you can find a good match for the Mrs! :)

[@MrSteveESQ]

I personally think that's incredible reasonable, definitely money well spent. I wouldn't hesitate in getting a watch refinished. Sod resale, it's my watch & I like em pretty.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Steve. We are the same! I completely agree with all of this!

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Thanks for talking about the elephant in the room. It's the one thing no one seems to talk about. Cheers Ron

[@EdwardViaTomato]

I used work at a Cartier AD and so service prices became half of my decision when buying a watch. Which is also amusingly a big part of why I bought and became a fan of Tag Heuer, which I didn't much care for when I started the job. My dream Cartier right now is a Solarbeat Santos, but I might just settle on a quartz version before prices inflate too much higher. The larger the service interval, the better.

[@EdwardViaTomato]

seeing these service prices (and times) for a quartz Cartier is rather encouraging though. We'll see if I don't get distracted my a Drive de Cartier Extra Flat though.

[@vincent67239]

@@EdwardViaTomato I’ve got a Tank SolarBeat myself (from a Cartier boutique) and have been told that production has been very slow on the SolarBeat models in general, so I wouldn’t count on that movement getting introduced into other models any time soon :( I’ve also seen people on online forums say that messaging across different Cartier boutiques regarding availability of the Tank SolarBeat may be different-some have said that their SA said the models have been discontinued, whereas the SA I work with at my local boutique said that they’re very much still in production, just… slowly. I mean, that’s how I got mine. I’ve also read online an account of someone sending their Tank SolarBeat in because it wasn’t running, and was offered to have the whole watch replaced with a regular quartz Tank because they either couldn’t service the SolarBeat or replace it at the time. Or something. So future serviceability might be… questionable. But I’m okay with that, personally.

[@EdwardViaTomato]

@@vincent67239 I think there may be some strategy to limiting production. The price has already gone up a fair bit. Pretty sure Cartier has always done this to some extent. Definitely a way to turn a practical concept into a more luxurious idea (since luxury is largely an idea, first and foremost).

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

​@@EdwardViaTomatoOne of the main reasons I use independent watchmakers. More inexpensive and they take great care of my watches

[@titi64230]

Hey Britt , it looks like you prefer to wear this watch on steel bracelet ? Do you recommand it over the leather strap ?

[@jordanm8542]

Where do you get straps for the small solo tank? It’s a 17mm lug width. Struggling to find straps for the summer months.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice video, Brittany, thank you 🙂👍. Watch looks beautiful 👍

[@aspiniou]

5 year service interval on a quartz watch?

[@zachschlabach8928]

10 months on a basic 1120 movement bond watch and over a year on a 1966 321 seamaster they had to send back to Switzerland. Omega was crazy.

[@dcm703]

Given the prices I’ve seen for services for Omega, Breitling etc…your price seems absurdly reasonable.

[@MrLouislaf]

Wow! Five to six years! I have a 2022 Speedy and it probably won’t be serviced at least for 8 years.

[@Piduhooj]

Do you have plans to service your vintage omega speedmaster?

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THIS!!! I am going to London soon!! So i am going to swing by Somlo’s - they’re vintage omega specialists to get their advice and what I should do!

[@b_altmann]

@@BrittPearceWatches But if you get it done, then it should probably be by Omega in Switzerland. I had a Seamaster Chronograph cal 321 done there and it was a great experience. Expensive of course, but you would always want the experts to do the job. And they have the vintage spare parts. I can recommend Mr Sangwa at the Omega Regent Street boutique, he was quite knowledgable. 😊

[@PabloTBrave]

For me I like to service at slightly longer periods than suggested and then with eitter no polish just a light polish depending on how it looks im not bothered about getting every scratch out just a bit of a titivate

[@ahson6249]

"Accurately measure the 4th dimension" ... There's a song in that statement! As always, thanks for the awesome content.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahhh thank you!!! As you can see... I probably think about time keeping a bit too much ;) But it is actually crazy to think about! I think we forget how insane what our watch is doing on our wrist!

[@ahson6249]

@@BrittPearceWatches I think we all do… but I also like the idea that we have these little intricate machines designed to keep track of the seconds, minutes, and hours as the days click by

[@gmbell258]

Simple solution is send everything to German and Finn at Horological Underground. Their work is exemplary and both are damn fine chaps.

[@AMAMBT]

very reasonable fees i guess, but what they meant by quartz movement refurbishing and upgrade ? sorry as i never had any of my quartz watches being serviced before. even my 35 years old ones . just i change the batteries , gaskets and maybe polish the watch .

[@mamoodles]

Britt! I love this! May I ask to clarify, by “Quartz movement (upgrade) did they take out your old movement and replaced it with a new one? Or did they use the same one?

[@watchpapi]

New one. Same as is in the must.

[@mamoodles]

@@watchpapi thank you for the response! i wonder further, could you guys have opted to keep the same movement if you wanted to? or did Cartier say that had to swap the whole movement out?

[@watchpapi]

@@mamoodles not sure to be honest.

[@bt9765]

My experience with luxury watch maintenance has been they take your watch, ship it off, and you’ll see it when you see it-maybe 3, 4, 6, 10 months later. Very annoying.

[@MrLeumass]

I got a pretty bad experience with my Cartier pasha sadly, it had to go back like 4-5 times to servicing for issues like a falling hand or movement failure. They did it for free (obviously?) but it was still annoying. Otherwise with my other Cartier it went ok, only the tortue had to go back for a movement failure once.

[@JL-qj4pi]

Just curious, was it not keeping good time? Or did it just need cosmetic upkeep? I've never serviced my quartz watches before, ever.

[@mikewinston8709]

Britney….whats the dimensions of the Solo…..does that include the winder too?

[@wongfeihung9724]

The state of your watch before service 😱 what are you in your spare time? A motor mechanic?

[@morgan97475]

Good video, important subject.

[@alexandrerojkov9429]

This reminds me that my Omega is 20+ years without service. It's not about the money. She runs good and I am afraid of people getting inside and messing up the thing which works great. So 5-6 years for a good watch is nothing. 20-30? maybe it's a time to think about service.

[@corgiowner436]

Just got my Tank Française back from Cartier. 550USD. 3 weeks. Looks new.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thanks for the update. Question… I’ve been considering a Cartier de santos large for a bit but I repair machinery. My submariner has held up really well for over 6 years. I broke the pip on the bezel off last year, I sent it in and they replaced it. As for the santos. That little jewel on the crown. Is it super easy to break off? I would be worried that would break off my first week of owning a Santos. I can’t imagine you are very aggressive with your watches. Is it super fragile?

[@Not_Mark_Twain]

I own both. The Sub is a lot tougher, but the Cartier is fairly rugged for a dressy watch. My concern about a Santos in a mechanical environment is that it is a scratch magnet even for desk jockeys. Also, I worked as a machinist for several years and would never wear a ring or a watch around moving parts (and I understand that you may not work around moving parts). A machine that grabs metal wrapped around your wrist or finger removes body parts very quickly.

[@milopenales2413]

What are you talking about?.. Favorite part about owning my Cartier’s is going to Cartier to get service!!!.. Happiest Place On Earth!!!..

[@Lavishlyfat]

I've been dreading servicing my Cartier for about a year. The thing is keeping horrible time and scratched to all hell, but don't want to even imagine the repair cost....

[@Timjacks01]

Great advice, so often overlooked

[@cademackenzie4402]

Hello! First, I love your videos! Second, I graduated from university last week, and I was looking to get a Cartier Tank Must Large Quartz for my first real luxury watch. What are your experiences with the battery life/service quality? Thank you in advance and keep up the great work!

[@soopafly887]

Hi Britt, may i know from where you got that brown leather strap from?

[@claudtalkz2194]

I had a lovely Breitling- chrono cockpit - reached out to official service center - the woman asked me how it was running, perfectly, I said -she said -then only if you want to throw away 500 dollars 😂❤

[@purelyfixedyyc4039]

Howdy, just bought a Tudor Chrono S&G. The old adverts show a construction worker with a pneumatic air hammer, and some dude on a dirt bike. That's me🤘 I plan on servicing every 3 years. It'll probably be a decade LOL

[@purelyfixedyyc4039]

Also, I'll throw in It was a 3-month wait for my roommates father to get his Omega serviced.

[@drkesrf]

What do you mean by NEED servicing? Was it running way off of standard time? From what I’ve heard, most people dont service watches that often. Maybe 10 years. Maybe.

[@philausa9629]

It’s actually small cost. Automatic watch full service is at least 3 times that. My Breitling full clean up, oil, servicing, crush and polish was over $1300

[@Peter-2704]

I imagine the movement upgrade is a refurbished/serviced movement that's dropped in. It means less time in service and you get your watch back much quicker. Your movement may get refurbished at their leisure and dropped into someone else's watch later.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

No, different movement all together with much longer battery life.

[@murrayschindel1848]

Your Tank is looking great now Britt! But, how did you manage to get it so scratched up in the first place? Did you wear it while rock climbing, laying bricks, finishing concrete? 😉

[@capt.6644]

It’s a quartz watch so they polished it, glued a cabochon in and replaced the battery for $500? What was the service part of this except the “free” polishing.

[@davefoster3166]

When i bought my Planet Ocean I asked the AD about servicing. I was advised to "bring it in before the warranty expires and say its losing time, you'll get it serviced for free when they check it"!!! 😮

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

I need to get my SARB017 Seiko Alpinist serviced. I've never had a watch serviced. Any recommendations? How about a video on how to find a good watch service center?

[@michaelriera6277]

Do Not send to Seiko in Mahwah NJ. Horrendous work on my Seiko Chronograph. They butchered the polishing ( specifically asked not to polish), replaced case back with the wrong rating and never returns my original, damaged the bezel and now it has brass exposed. Anyway their customer service is just as bad as the workmanship. I’d take it to an independent watchmaker. I live New Jersey and use Shami Fine Watchmaking for some work. How do you know your Seiko needs service?

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@michaelriera6277 Thanks for the heads-up. I haven't heard anything good about Seiko USA. Unfortunately I have been unable to find anyone locally (including Seiko AD's) who is willing to open it up and service it. The reason I want mine serviced is because the crown recently became difficult to turn. I refuse to believe my Alpinist is a throw away watch.

[@MrAndy76101]

Damn, five weeks, you'd take that as a W

[@andrel1972]

Probably the best part of the clip was the patreon song!

[@shaunybenso]

Good call on the polish on this one.

[@tachillecremonini387]

Amazing Watch ❤️

[@tweakin_panda9910]

340??? with the cabochon ? not bad at all ... compared to rolex where I live its a bargain. starting to think about servicing my reverso976, hope its that reasonable

[@mikewinston8709]

Can anyone tell me, does the dimensions quoted by Cartier include the winder?

[@SuperDojdoj]

I wish I would get a complementary polish when I service my car.. and some warranty.. now I only get a complementary towing back to their workshop if it breaks down.. Yes, that is how BMW does it here.. At Cartier you even got a new engine in your watch!