Why this is the Santos You Want | Cartier Santos Dumont 

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Can we just say how much we love MAX’S REVIEWS?! Thank you so much for this! This is bringing me life and joy. Santos dumont would be my choice in Santos!

Hey…I feel like your stepping up from an already high level. Video quality, story telling, comfort in front of the cam. Alll great before, but even better now. Sky’s the limit man!

As Mary Quant once said “if a woman is badly dressed, you remember the dress, when a woman is impeccably dressed, you remember the woman”. Watches and people are exactly the same, you wear watches with effortless class, but many owner-collectors of high-end watches don’t do the watches justice. Kudos mate, kudos.

I appreciate that you drew the parallels between having a Quartz movement last 6 years (power reserve) and the service interval of a mechanical timepiece. This Cartier seems like a great grab-and-go watch!

This review has pulled the trigger for me! Bought the Large model in full steel. I tried the gold bezel too, but couldn’t explain the 2000 extra euro’s for only a gold bezel and I think the steel is more versatile anyways. I absolutely love it. Thanks for your amazing review on this Dumont.

Great video! I bought a platinum CPCP santos dumont 1575 as a flip but ended up falling in love with the watch. It wears super well in jeans and a sweater. Happy to see the model getting some revival and love!

it caught my eyes! Elegance at its finest!

Another excellent review video, Max. I appreciate the intelligent takes and the time you put into the quality production values.

This watch has been on my very short list! Bro, you killed it! Awesome job on the video. Your story telling is next level.

Hi Max, I just discovered your channel and I'm very glad that I did. I think this watch deserves a lot more attention and your video details its charms so well. Thank you!

The quartz versions are such a better deal for the money. Nothing to snicker at, since the brand remains strong. Really enjoying your channel.

Just stumbled on your channel. Really great content and photography. Thanks Max

Max, I really enjoy your reviews! Straightforward with insightful comments that transcend just a point by point review. I do love the comment on how Sports watches are defined across a broad spectrum. Personally this style of Watch has never really pegged my interest meter but as I’ve learned more of the history on Cartier Watches I am becoming a fan. Thanks for the information that is so beautifully presented.

Hi Max, anything made by Cartier is always elegant and classy. They always do a great design job. By the way, several years ago I visited the little house Santos Dumont had in Petropolis, Brazil. A place full of history. There were pictures of the flimsy wood and fabric planes he built. Those were times of pioneering and brave men indeed. Well deserved that Cartier has dedicated a watch to him. Thank you for the video!

I have chills, well done Mr Dumont

NICE VIDEO QUALITY! really love the design of santos watches❤so classy~

I’m a few weeks shy of my one year anniversary with my Large SD 2-tone and cannot be happier with it. Surprisingly versatile and I ordered 2 extras leather straps from Cartier, which adds to the allure. Highly recommended.

Finally someone who gives a proper review.. I saw this watch and I’ll buy it now because of your review

This isn’t a review, this is poetry. Bravo, sir!

this watch is so freakin beautiful I can't stop watching this video.

I was on the edge with buying santos dumont or something else. This video sealed the deal for me. Love the history that is connected to it. Like the moonwatch. Also the quartz is a customized inhouse quartz

Thanks for the video, excellent review on the Santos Dumont and the difference between the Sport Watch and a Dress Watch. I love the mechanical watch and I do collect mechanical watches, including Cartier’s however, I chose the Santos Dumont Large model not only because of size, Because of the autonomy quartz movement of ~ 6 years. This a great achievement for Cartier on improving the quartz technology to achieve such a long power reserve and even more on these day with other models. Some of the mechanical watches power reserve are limited ( 36-48 hours), specially, when your time is limited and you need to grab and go the watch back to work after the weekend. Again, I love mechanical watches and I enjoyed but , this model is a perfect example of classic, simplicity, craftsmanship and history, a watch that symbolize the first wrist watch for Aviators since 1904 by Cartier and also, a practical timepiece with such a beauty and history.

Beautiful piece and really enjoying your videos .

These are beautiful! Great video! I love my medium Santos de Cartier!

As a Brazilian myself, I am very happy of your quick abstract of the Santos Dumont History.

Great video! The Santos Dumont is a beauty.

Your channel should have double the subs. Really good stuff and well done. Linking to further discussion = genius and something nobody else does.

Santos Dumont was the inventor of the airplane. The history behind the conception of Cartier Santos is really awesome.

glad i came across your channel. keep doing your thang

Even with a 6.7" wrist I actually liked the look of the small the most.

Bro... Don't change anything. I enjoyed your presentation very much. Thanks to you, Santos and Speedmaster are the top 2 on my list now. Grand Seiko needs to wait I guess...

Definitely on my list, really is a beautiful piece!

Great review, great commentaries !

Hi Max, I have a Santos 100 XL Chrono and love it. It is a big watch! Great video, thank you.

Great review! I've been admiring this watch for some time.

This is my favorite Cartier and possibly my favorite dress watch. This Santos Dumont Large and a Black Bay 58 as a sports watch are probably my perfect 2 watch collection.

Luxurious!!! Wow

I've got the Santos Dumont XL and it's a great fit on my 7.25" wrist. I'm surprised that this model doesn't get more recognition. I would definitely rather have this as a dress watch than a Rolex Datejust.

The Santos Dumont brings out the feminine and soft touch in every man. I love it.

I own the Same one( Quartz ) and love it, more than my datejust … Cartier is just an amazing brand!!!

I was looking for a tank but I ended up getting the XL Santos Dumont! Really don’t be put off by the XL, it looks just right on my 6” wrists as lady.

An ethereally beautiful watch.

I initially was interested in Cartier Santos Medium, but when I finally got to try one - I was underwhelmed especially the bracelet. This one however…I’m in trouble

Best watch channel.

Dude I had the exact same experience at the AD… wanted a medium Santos but was blown away by the Dumont! Great video!

Beautiful review, video and editing. Thanks 👍 I don't know which one I will get for my wedding anniversary ... 😅 I love the case on the quartz version is more refined plus is way closer to the original (how cool would be with breguet hands as the original 😀)...

Tried it on recently, easily my favorite Cartier in the current lineup

While not a mechanical watch, I think this Santos model is phenomenal! For me personally, a sports watch is a watch with a screw down crown and at least 100m of WR, but i would like to get my hands on this Cartier:)

Great presentation. I own a medium Cartier Santos and would purchase Cartier quartz watch.

I'm 6 ft 180 lb with an athletic build but for some reason I like the small the way it looks on you. Not sure if I would like it on me as you have a little shorter and possibly thinner but I'm still not a big guy and I kind of like the Vintage size on a jewelry watch like this one. It's pretty darn nice!

Really nice video just like the others. This channel is awesome! About the Cartier Santos, I have been studying this watch for a while and it is going to be my next purchase. I also have small wrist. I have tried the Santos de Cartier and Santos Dumont, but the one I liked the most is Santos 100 mid-size.

Is the strap dark blue (more like black) ? On some pictures, it looks very bluish but in your video it looks black. Is this the model WSSA0022?

Thanks for the review looking for a cartier or reverso that me and wifey can both wear ... the small Dumont isnt bad gonna check it out..

Wow, this Santos completely fixes the issues I've had with the Santos de Cartier. I'm not a huge fan of the aesthetics of the bracelet the Santos de Cartier comes on, thought it was a bit bulky and I didn't feel like spending almost 7000 euros on a watch that was really cool but just missed the mark slighty for me. This version looks sleeker with the thinner bezel and is 3000 euros cheaper?! What! The real question is going to be if I want the small or large version. Going to give my AD a call and hope they have both in stock. Thanks for the video!

Yes, the polish is so good looking I feel like babying my Santos de Cartier and same thing with my Grand Seiko…I need to get over this in order to enjoy them.

Hi Max, l like your video 🙂 I went to Cartier boutique and saw a few Santos de Cartier, honestly somehow they did not impress me that much until the sales consultant brought out the Santos Dumont, it looks great and I instantly like it. I like the history and its sleek design. The only aspect of this watch which is holding me back is that the price for a quartz is rather steep. Other than high autonomy quartz with long battery life, is there any other aspects that would make the quartz used in this watch “higher quality” compared to other quartz movements?

I happened to be waiting for coffee recently and noticed a guy wearing a Santos. I'd not actually seen one in the metal before. Elegance is the descriptor that came to mind, and it went very well with the sort've arty buis/cas sartorial vibe the guy had. For me at 6'4“-ish with an ~ 8” wrist, elegance is not easily achieved!, my loss: a great looking (and well worn neo-vintage heirloom on this occasion) piece - if one has the frame and style to match. Maybe I should look at the XL?..

J'ai la même version quartz, belle montre, j'en suis très contente.

Best review for Santos Dumont. No.. best watch review ever. 🙌

Mechanical watches are, indeed, outdated and anachronistic. You're one of the first to boldly state the obvious - kudos! I love my mechanicals but I'm an accuracy freak so... Great review of a beautiful watch! I need to see one in person.

Great review and macro work....the Quartz versus Mechanical watch debate is an irrelevance - I have both and bond with them in different ways. The Dumont has the potential to be a get up and go watch for me; Classy, effortless stylish and 6 years of power reserve.

I love the Santos and I love watches getting some scratches but they just scratch up so easily

Nice video and taste, well done! I hope the basic specs (sizes, weight, movement, price etc) can still be fully covered :)

Sports watch is one I can wear and go leisure trips all day long with friends and family. My take is that Du mont is more suited towards dress and de Cartier a bit more sporty cause it’s bracelet and water resistance

I was thinking about getting a Santos De Cartier Medium but for the price for of this Santos-Dumont, I might reconsider. I wish I could get a bracelet option.

Great video! If I can't get it in an auto, medium size, with the awesome bracelet I'd have to pass and stick with the other Santos.

Been debating with myself over the quartz vs automatic for a while now. I’m definitely buying a santos as soon as I decide which one. Can a bracelet be put onto the quartz model with the quick change tech?

“Leisure watch” makes so much more sense. Nobody brings a Sub into the water because they need to bring a Sub in the water, or an Explorer on a mountain-to name 2 popular ‘sport’ watches. It’s leisure, or dress, really

Great video Max!!

That is a beautiful dress watch! I think the smaller size looked perfect on your wrist.

Love the opening haha😂

I have cartier santos.. nice to hear that cartier was worth it...

Was the one you had on your wrist the small one?

Great video my friend! And always agreed that it's sort of strange to consider this a pilot's watch ;-)

I have always been an anti-quartz guy but would definitely consider this one, especially since it lacks the second hand. I just need to be convinced that a higher end watch uses a higher end quartz movement and not a cheap $2 one. Watch industry is full of smoke and mirrors.

Love your videos. Question- you recently showcased the Tudor Pelagos FXD. Where were you able to get it? I’m in the Seattle area and can’t seem to find one

“ Add 6.5 inches I void anything labeled XL” 😆 hilarious! Such a great video on the Santos Dumont, but I am still Santos medium club 😎

Cartier Santos is my grail watch, you can dress it up and down. Loooove it.

I loved this watch, especially the blue strap, however I tried the small and large, however the watch strap was too small and I have a 6 3/4 to 7 in wrist and I was told I would have to wait 3 to 6 months to get a custom strap so this watch was not ideal for me

Cartier rightfully calls it the first aviator's watch because it was the first wrist watch worn by an aviator. And it popularized wrist watches. In fact Dumont was friends with Cartier and commissioned a wristwatch so he could use both his hands to operate the plane

Which size are u wearing 4.14 minutes in the video?

Do you prefer this one before the tank solarbeat?

Brandon mensios me ayudas a preguntar si existe traducción de este video por favor🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

would love to see the Dumont with the steel bracelet found on the Santos de Cartier

Great video - I’ve subscribed! The watch looks fantastic. I much prefer the case design to the Cartier De Santos version. If only this was mechanical, and came on metal, I’d be sold!

Hey Max! Great video. The first santos de Cartier you show has a date complication, isn’t that for the large and onwards?🤔 Not quite sure the medium has that🤔

they're such good value. IF you're thinking of getting any Santos or Santos dumont. Get them now. because they're getting harder to come by. On top of that Cartier will raise their price again this year.

Hi, is there a budget alternative for this watch?

Fantastic thought-provoking video Max! Seems a bunch of the more interesting 'tubers are watching YOU. For mine the Santos is an "everyday"/office watch, not a sports watch. Is it both, is it neither? You could say the same about a Rolex OP. Dumont knows what it is - a dress watch, and the idea of it having been to finishing school is a great one! Folks can decide for themselves about long-life quartz at this price level. Does look expensive against Tank Must XL with the same auto as the Santos Medium for less less money though.

great vid on a superb watch

This could be an apocryphal story, but my understanding is the JLC Reverso was created to use while playing tennis. You would flip the watch over to protect the crystal while playing tennis, golf, etc. Like I said, I don't know if it's true, but it makes a good story.

Nice job and nice watch!

I wish you can do a Tank one!

Excellent video.

Have the xl large love it like the mechanical watch because I love winding it keeps me attached to the watch

My tank is an every day watch on my collection, my Or & Acier Santos (so classic and still very unique) is a sport watch, and adventurer watch, it's solid, dense, and still a tool watch while some would call it "luxury". But it isn't "luxury" in my collection, it's just iconic. And yes Quartz timepieces are very interesting too, my collection range to quartz, HAQ (high Accuracy Quartz, with less than 10 seconds errors each year), hand wound mechanical, automatic mechanical, some (Quartz or mechanical) being COSC Chronometer certified, and I plan to buy a SpringDrive (a hybrid mechanical + Quarz) too. The Santos made history, it is iconic in each and every variation. It deserve your attention, and presence in every collection. As the Tank.

Will this fit an 8 1/2-inch wrist?

Can you make a video for best women’s watches? Thanks

Your AD is in Seattle?