I was just given an older - 1996 Cartier Santos 18K & SS automatic watch - Two questions - I am using a watch winder on the days that I am not wearing the watch is that advisable? How do I advance the date without going all around with the watch hands - does the cabochon stem have two settings one for time and one for date - I have not been able to tell

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There are two positions for the setting crown all the way out is to set time,one click out to set date.To set the date you must first set the time by moving the hands around clockwise until you see the date change(midnight) then continue around to the correct time.Then push crown in on click and set the date

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The links of this watch require special tools and expertise.it's not like a seiko. you should take it to a cartier jeweler I don't think they would even charge you for that.

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My Cartier Santos has the Cartier Logo on the "X". It is spelled as CART and then IER. I also have an antique Cartier which doesn't have this secret signature. However, all Cartier are stamped SWISS Made at the bottom on the face. In the back of the watch the word "Cartier" must be engraved as well as a swan and another hallmark. All genuine Cartier movements (inside the watch) must be stamped Cartier if they are genuine. If in doubt, have the back removed and look for the Cartier signature on the watch movement. Hope this helps.

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I was unable to track the model you have on the Catier site but if you visit the site and locate your nearest supplier, then I feel sure they will be only to pleased to advise you.

The site address is www.cartier.co.uk/#/customer-services