This watch is a good example of how Rolex and AP are overpriced and overhyped. It’s refreshing to be able to actually walk into an AD and buy a watch. Also the size is perfect and me and my wife we are able to share this piece 😉
After months of watching this video at least once a week, I’ve finally bought the Cartier Santos Medium after trying it on at the AD today. I had feared it might be too sporty and large but it’s perfect - elegant and thin, yet still sporty enough for daily wear. It’s amazing. Next stop, the Cartier Tank Solarbeat!
My favorite detail of the Santos is the second markers and how they are perfectly spaced and angled to match with the seconds hand as it travels around the dial. 😍
I went through almost the same process before getting mine. Except the part about not caring about watch brand/reference history. That’s always a major thing to know and with the Santos... the history is absolutely amazing.
Absolutely agree. I’m normally annoyed by the “it’s too large, need to be under 40mm” crowd. But in the santos’s case the watch clearly look better small. I believe each watch’s design has their own perfect size and for the santos it’s definitely the medium one.
Completely agree. I have had the chance of meeting a friend who owns the large one and somehow it doesn't feel right... It's as if the large watch case is not suited to the thin bracelet. This medium one however looks classy. If I buy a Santos I will definitely get it in Medium.
After watching this video perhaps 10 times, I finally pulled the trigger and took the opportunity to own this watch. And it is the most comfortable watch I have ever worn. So elegant, yet very manly at the same time. And it just sits sooo well on the wrist, dare I say even better than jubilee bracelet of the DJ36?
I stumbled upon this video while doing my own stalking of the Santos. I picked mine up earlier this week. Also went with the medium for my 7" wrist. Thanks for the great content!
I really like the fact that you don't need any tool to adjust the bracelet, but they really need to have fine adjustment to get the perfect fit. Otherwise, it is a beautiful piece and thanks for sharing!
After watching this video since two years I managed to gift it for my birthday loving this watch simple elegant love the history goes well with any attire.. I have a 6.5inch wrist hugs my wrist well easy adjusting links love the bracelet for the price tag this is a must for any watch enthusiast.. videos helped me a lot.. better to see it in person and decide on a large or a medium.. glad I pulled the trigger on this beauty I own the AP Ro Rolex dj2 omega sea master 300 but this has more wrist time than the rest.. you never go wrong with a santos 👍🏻thanks mate for the beautiful review it makes it easier to choose what to buy
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I took my time making a choice for my first watch. I bought a large blue WSSA0013. I've owned it for one year and I'm still very happy to own it. No other watch is as versatile I own multiple croc straps can wear It with anything.
Love that you made this review video. I, too, love my medium Santos for all the reasons you laid out. Storied history aside, it is beautiful, so well made, user friendly, and (importantly) very comfortable. What I've come to realize is that it is quite possibly the most adept at dressing up and down of any watch I've owned. We all know that Cartier watches are among the "classiest" out there, and always go well with a suit or more formal attire. But the Santos is equally at home when wearing a t-shirt and jeans, which makes it love it all the more. Congrats on yours!
@@peter5310 I have found the polished part of the bezel to pick up quite a few scratches. Mine certainly has. And to be honest, I love it. Sure, the first 2-3 are alarming, but after that the watch just begins to take on a character of its own. Evidence of a life lived! The bracelet and other satin/brushed surfaces haven't really picked up any damage or wear. In general, this is a watch that I expected to enjoy as it wore in, and I have.
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That watch is amazing!! I have been stalking it for the last 4 months, the 35mm size is perfect. I want to pull the trigger but I am going to wait a couple more years. I'm on the waiting list for my holiest of grails and I want to make sure when I get the call ill be ready.
I’ve stocked my Nautilus, Pepsi, and Ultra Thin Rouge Reverso. The reason I’m not a flipper is because I stock and research, try on and think about my quarry while I wait to buy. When it finally arrives, there is no doubt that I made the right choice! Great videos!
I really love the Santos and its bracelet. I got mine when it was just launched. I kept my leather strap in the box for a long time (more than a year) without wearing it because I prefer the bracelet. The problem was when I decided to change to a strap. The glue that sticks the leather to the quickswitch mechanism came off and Cartier would not repair it as there’s no warranty for the strap. The salesperson said that there was a problem like this before but within a few months so Cartier replaced it for the other client. I’m not sure if it only happens with the first batches but it surely was a disappointment. I don’t mind buying a new strap from Cartier but am afraid the same problem will happen again.
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So, I just tried both the medium and large on my 16cm wrist and was shocked how small the medium looks. The large looks way better and balanced on my wrist. My girlfriend and the store lady also agreed. I'm so glad I tried them on as I was originally going for the medium due to RU-vidrs having larger wrists than me and them preferring the medium. I encourage everyone interested to try both on. The videos do not give an accurate reflection of the true size of the watch. 16cm wrist here, large looks better and balanced on my wrist.
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Wow! Great video ! Just brought mine home today and finally ended my stalking excursion- looked up how to change the bands and found you ! So glad- you are a great reviewer !
This medium santos is the perfect fit for my wrist. can't afford one now because i'm a student but i hope to buy it when i start working. great choice!
I have one which is a bit older and a bit smaller. I inherited it from my father, and had it serviced for $275. The Cartier dealer offered me $600 for it before I had it serviced 🤔
I congratulate you! Cool and most importantly charismatic watch, also began to look in the direction of this model, they are very comfortable and extremely stylish!
Glad this popped up in my recommendations. I'm in the market for a new watch and there's a Cartier dealer near me so I'm gonna have to check it out! Great video!
I just pulled the trigger today and got this exact watch. I agree with your take on it being at the same level as the trinity. Your video captures the whole essence of the watch and it all made sense to me after holding/wearing it in person.
Recently sold my Nomos Tangente 38. Looking to replace this with a nice dress/sports watch in 2022. This Cartier Santos May be the one I’ll add. As I recently purchased the Submariner 124060 and Tudor Pelagos FXD from my AD, purchasing a Santos can get me the Batman GMT with only a 2 month wait so that would be a double win.
I just subscribed to your channel. Very impressed by the quality of the production. I am retiring next year and going to buy one in Greece (i live in UK). If you buy one in Kos, where VAT or sales tax is 17%, and you live outside the EU, you can claim the sales tax back at the airport. Thats a refund of £900 off retail....
That was my first watch 2 years ago.. but i took the large one, and it was the start of my journey in watch collecting.. now i also have jlc reverso, tudor black bay 58, oris diver and planing to get omega co axial seamaster... the santos has a special place in my heart and always will .. thank you for this video.
Damn, you have great taste. I love the term Watch Stalking. I woke up in the middle of the night last night to order a watch that I wanted but didn't want to spend the money. I literally woke up about 2:00am to order it. LOL. If that's not stalking behavior I don't know what is. I have a feeling I'll be stalking this watch now. Thanks! I'll be out $6,500 hundred soon.
Love it. It's badass. Will be my first luxury dress watch. Have a nice...one ... diver. Daily wear. Could see wearing the Santos 2/3 days a week. Casual or dress. Great video.
Exactly my thoughts! The first time I saw this watch was in your video about the Santos Blue Dial. I immediately fell in love with the design. This did not happen to me with the royal oak or the nautilus. I always felt like the design if this newer Santos was kind of superior to these two legacys and can easily be compared. It has screws on the bezel like the royal oak and looks just as industrial. It also has a slim and curved profile and looks even more elegant then the nautilus. If all these watches would have the same price tag, I would always go for the cartier. I'm glad I did :-) I own the Santos Blue dial since 2 months now. The santos loves me as much as I love the Santos, it wears perfectly on my 6.7 inch wrist. Also: the horizontal diameter of the large santos is actually 38mm! But it wears easily like a 42mm. But because auf the slim and curved design, also people with much smaller wrists can wear it with no regrets.
Strongly disagree that it wears like a 42mm. The dial is still tiny despite the square bezel surroundings and to the eye it wears very small. I have an Omega Seamaster which is 42mm and it absolutely dwarfes the santos medium!
