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Cartier Sapphire Crown Question: When did Cartier start using synthetic...

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Hi all, I just brought in my Cartier Santos Galbee, ref 2961 for a maintenance cleaning & I was always under the impression that the crown was a true sapphire. When I brought the watch into Cartier and asked, I got conflicting info from the service help. Does anybody know when they started using synthetic spinels in the Santos?
Should this reference have a real sapphire or a synthetic spinel.
posting 2 photos - It really came out beautiful.
Much appreciated
 
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#4 ·
That I know but I was always under the impression that my 80's Santos (pictured) had a real sapphire. When I brought it into Cartier for maintenance recently, the technician said it was synthetic. When I picked it up, another technician said it was supposed to be a real sapphire. I know during the maintenance the changed the crown - so I'm wondering if it should be a real sapphire or a synthetic spinel

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