I found my favorite Cartier
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- It's taken me 3 years and many purchases and sales to wind up here. We all have to arrive at the destination in our own way, but damn it's been a circuitous route for my Cartier journey...
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Owned it. Three years ago. Large with date. Scratches made me crazy. Sold it a year ago. Regretted it. Bought it again. Call me crazy. Cartier Crazy. I love this watch.
been saving up the this watch for almost 2 years now and i'm going to purchase this on my 25th birthday this december, wich is also around my 10th year of being an electrician. man i'm exited.
Great special occasion watch for sure! I am starting to save up for a Santos or Tank as well
I bought this exact watch over a year ago, and has become one of my go to watches. I own several other watches from Lange to Rolex, and this just blew my expectations out of the water. The comfort, the brilliant bracelet, the elegance, the movement, and the water resistance all make it a fantastic piece. I feel like Cartier is a brand you have to get to a certain point in your watch hobby to really appreciate. Thanks for another great video.
I was magnetically attracted by the green dial medium, that I find gorgeous. But for some reason, I was not completely sure when I tried it. Tried the blue dial. Felt immediately in love. Perfect match.
The scratch magnet is an objective flaw, though for me its actually a good thing. I live with old dogs, and the scratchs will be a souvenir of them that I will carry all the time with me after they pass away. So the scratchs actually reinforce my emotional connection to the Santos. As I said this watch is, for me, a perfect match in every dimensions. Not to mention the accuracy of the movement (for now -0,52 s/d) even if I guess it may vary in the future.
Yours is beautiful !!!
I completely agree: the Cartier Santos is iconic. The scratch magnet bezel scares the life out of me; having said that, the new green dial is one of the most gorgeous 3-hand watches that I've seen in some time (and like you, I tend to be a bit of a contrarian and like the fact that not everyone agrees with that choice 😁 )
Great choice! Love green dials 👍
I felt the same…until I saw the green in person. Looks grey from most angles. If that’s what you want, then go for it. But, it’s not the same green you see in pics.
@@daniell2217 Yeah, I'd prefer it it was a more vibrant green, but I do kind of like the way that the dial changes based on the light, to be sure.
@@daniell2217 Sadly it is almost the same with the blue one... instant love in pics but boring in real life. For me it is the white dial for sure :)I
This model is, by far, my fav Cartier. A truly elegant sport watch, dressy and casual. Best of both worlds imho. Congrats!
It splits dressy and sporty well 👍
Cartier de Santos is just different class, love it
Cartier tank just hits different for me to be honest.❤️
I feel you 😎
yep it feels classier (cartier tank) but if you’re out and about and wears more casual clothes then the dumont will fit your lifestyle better. Hard to pull of a cartier tank with a t shirt and jeans. The tanks feels better with polos or business attire.
@@jakealexander6046dress watches don’t look out of place at all with tshirt and jeans. In fact, they look amazing. What would be jarring about wearing a tank casually?
@@RitchieBui to me they look out of place. Fashion is a partly personal preference. If you feel like wearing a tank with a tshirt and jeans then so be it. But, the case I was making that the Cartier santos dumont fits the casual look better. wearing t shirt and jeans with a fit denim jacket fits the cartier tank better but so does the Cartier Santos Dumont. Feel free to disagree.
Oh I forgot to mention why it does not fit so well. it’s because the design language of the Cartier Tank is that of being put together and being slim so baggy clothes does not mesh well with it. The Dumont has a more rugged and bulky design so it goes well with casual wear but both can be dressed up and down.
Hmm I’d disagree. I own a Tank and find it goes amazing with casuals, but again just my opinion.
I have the Cartier Santos large. It is a stunning watch and I find it hard to take my eyes off of it. I don’t wear it every day, and I have some micro scratches on the bottom part of the bezel. Eventually I’ll go over it with a polishing cloth. I’m not worried about, if need be one day I’ll just get the bezel replaced.
I bought the medium because I still wear a suit for work everyday, but after a few days I just found it a bit too small when I was dressed more casually. I ended up bringing it back and swapping it for the large. Large works with a suit and works great in casual. I’ve had for about 6 months and I love it. It gets a lot of wrist time and I own about 28 high quality watches.
You probably have a bigger wrist than me, congrats on finding your size 👍
@@WatchCrunchOfficial 7 inch
I have this exact thought when I tried on the medium. Looks OK with a suit but looks too small on my wrist with short sleeve or casual. I ended up with the large too.
Thanks for posting this. I’ve tried on both and feel like M is too small and L might be too big for someone who is suit&tie 5days/wk. But, you’re saying that after some time you acclimated to the L?
@@daniell2217 It works well with a suit and tie. I thought the medium might be a smidge better because traditionally dress watches run a bit small but the Large is so classic and it’s not too large that it works. The medium did not work well at all in more casual attire. The large works well in both settings. I get more compliments on this watch than my Breguet or Rolex…in a suit. I have the silver/white face one but the blue might work also(it definitely works great as a sports option). I highly recommend it.
I got my Cartier Santos blue PVC bezel 3 weeks ago as a gift from my father and I absolutely love it. This watch has so much history (the first wrist and aviation watch) and sentimental meaning (Santos being my last name lol) that this will be my heirloom to my children. With any watch comes scratches, so enjoy your watch! Wear it everyday because I know I will.
I love my Dumont. I had an entire style built around it for cool weather before I added it to my collection.
People fret about the scratches but then all high polish areas of any watch will scratch if the watch is a daily wearer. (end of). I love my Medium two tone and I prefer it on a dark blue strap, the sophisticated curve of the case hugs my wrist ...I sense the watch imbues me with a status and class that I do not deserve. It is instantly recognisable across a room to those who care about such things. I often feel a pang of envy when I see the 'straight' stainless no frills version such as yours and maybe, one day, I can put that right.
I bought one and is the most complimented watch that I own!
Santos is a grail watch for me. I'm very glad you have one, and I'm so jelly!!
It's a true beauty. I got it for my wife.... 2 seconds later the polished bezel was scratched and she was flipping out lol.
Aside from that... the bracelet, design, weight, comfort, quick change and the movement is second to none!
I love the gray version... so that might be the next to get...
Cartier should make the 'ML' version of de Santos with 38.0 x 45.4 mm dimension to entertain the goldilocks 38-40mm round watch equivalent. Thanks for the vid, man.
That's a beautiful watch, wow. Very versatile.
She's a beaut 😍
Think the santos is extremely versatile and looks way cooler than any typical round dial…..I have the green medium santos and love its unique aesthetic :)love how easy it is to switch out the metal strap for work to the croc strap for going out ..
Nice! That green is striking 👍
The shiny bezel is still my greatest barrier in choosing the Santos. Yet everytime I saw TH-cam videos about it. Or even saw someone wearing it in the streets, I find it much more attractive than Rolex. Cartier oooze elegant. Elegance that can be carried by both men and women.
Guess I probably have to wait 2 more years, until I finally fell in love with it like Max did.
Yet, it’s the shiny bezel that makes it so attractive. You can go at it with a polishing cloth, have Cartier repolish it or you can get the bezel replaced for a few hundred dollars. It shouldn’t be a serious problem unless you intend to wear it every day. I don’t. I hesitated too because of the bezel, but I got over it. I’m glad I did!!!
you talking through your logic for your purchase epitomizes what I go through prior to every purchase. As I look at my own watch collection, I realize how much more I perseverate over each purchase compared to when I first started buying watches. I have two cartier in my collection- they are both my go to dress /special occasion watches. The Santos is beautiful and it's the perfect size for your wrist. Truly an elegant, timeless, and refined watch- very good pick.
Going through the thought process, the emotional impact, and how they change over time for us as watch lovers is so important.
The santos is for the collector that has the confidence in their decision that will set them apart in a world filled of datejust and OP. Great video! I love my santos
I skipped the line and bought one too. The bezel is a scratch magnet indeed, but I do not care. A friend of mine owns a very well worn Galbee and it oozes class. Enjoy!
I love this watch, it's one of my favourite and it's been on my radar for years. I am going to purchase it in 2024 and I simply can't wait. My only dilemma is, Med or Large..... Awesome vid. :)
I've gone with the pre-owned 2 tone Santos Galbee, 29mm x 40 mm in quartz. Beautiful dress watch at a reasonable price £3K, that i'll pass on to my daughter when I croak. And, it's not too small for a modern enlightened man!
2 tone is coming back! I can feel it
Santos XL was my first luxury watch, and love it. No complaints. Got XL cause I have almost 8 inch wrists. Fits so well on the wrist, nothing has compared to it yet.
Good stuff! Enjoy it
@@WatchCrunchOfficialyou too old chap 🥂
It's different from the crowded field, has great history, and it's versatile. And aside from Rolex, it's one of the few watch brands most ladies will recognize and appreciate. Don't sleep on Cartier
Never sleep on cartier 👍
Gorgeous watch. Congrats on your decision and purchase! I’ve appreciated the Santos for some time. I have discovered that I do not wear dress watches, or anything close to them, on even an infrequent basis. Thus, the dressier watches sit in the watch box with little love and attention from me. And, I recognize that I would beat the hell out of the Santos. Looks great on you! I look forward to your long-term review, as I do all of your videos. Another entertaining and thought-provoking production - thank you!
Yeah I like how "sporty" it is. Thanks for your encouragement 🙏
The Santos and the Tank are both great! I see the Santos as a dressier sports watch. Im not sure it works as a dress watch with all the screws. Think the Tank is the better option there, with this Santos being more versatile as a casual option.
Scratch magnet for a dress watch stop me for the moment...if I were cartier I would invert brushing and polishing of the case. 😅
Hi Max,
I love square/rectangular/TV screen watches. Your watch is probably the most beautiful and most elegant of all of them, specially that it's all silver with a white dial (vs. the two-tone option) Congratulations.
Cheers my friend 👍
I love that you shared your whole thought process on coming around to the Santos Medium.
That said, a few minutes gushing about the watch’s looks, feel, wearing comfort, fit into your collection, fit into your wardrobe, would have been a welcome inclusion.
That's a great looking watch matched with a crisp white shirt with the cuffs rolled up.
The Santos de Cartier is the most versatile watch on the market. It has everything,…including the ‘je ne sais quoi’ other brands just don’t have and wish they did. The Santos is the GADA.
I have one. I have the Gold and Steel with the date. I have had it for two years and purchased it new. It is a keeper. It will not leave my collection.
2 tone ftw!
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I added the Cartier Santos XL into my collection last year. After tax from the boutique was a little over 8K. I wore it out with the rubber and studded strap, love it this way. I have the stainless steel braclet, but for now it sits in the box. I would use the word timeless to describe the House of Cartier. I have been blessed to have many great watches, but this one finds my wrist more than others.
Great to hear! They never go out of style
It's great that Cartier is making different sizes for some of their models. My wrist is too large to pull off a medium and I would not have bought a Cartier Santos, or any Cartier at all if it weren't for the large model.
i’m in love with my Santos 100 XL, built like a tank and my Calibre de Cartier, sadly the most underrated watch from the brand
I went to Cartier store yesterday to try out the medium & large. I must say it's a lovely watch, but wearing the medium felt small & the large feels a tad big in a good way. They both wrap around really well on the wrist, too. So I'm still on the fence now whether to either get a medium or large for the extra 1K. It's a difficult decision since it will be my first luxury purchase. 😅
I actually picked one up yesterday. I've been wanting this for a while. When I went in yesterday to pick it up and also tried on the large again, and while the large fit me well too I just couldn't go past he medium. It's the smallest watch in my collection but that is probably what convinced me.
As a Brazilian I really liked the reference to Santos Dumont, the guy that really invented the airplane.
I own a Tank Louis and a Pasha Big Date.
The Tank is the ultimate formal dress watch and the Pasha (designed by Gerald Genta, creator of the Nautilus and the Royal Oak) is glorified jewelry (not a bad thing).
I do want the Dumont at some point but it isn't high on my list.
Congrats on the purchase.
Great collection! Thanks buddy 😁👍
Love my Santos! I got mine from Carat & Co. as well. Glad you finally came around.
I own this watch in the two-tone steel/gold model in the medium size. Couldn’t be happier. Honestly, the two-tone version is what really makes this watch stand apart. My advice to anyone considering this watch is to buy it in two tone or don’t buy it at all.
Sadly skin color plays a big part. I'm as pale as moonlight so I can forget about wearing warm colors such as gold, bronze etc as it would stand out in a bad way.
I'm one of those heathens that is partial to the DLC one, I think. It's definitely a watch that I've come back to over time. In general, a bit classier than I am so I don't think it would suit my casual style (hence considering the black version), but it's always been on the radar. Probably just a matter of time.
Very striking watch! Good choice
Ironically I live New Hampshire USA and I’ve never seen one human being wearing the PRX besides myself lol…even at Boston Celtics games.. they are no where to be seen.
Love the santos. Amazing piece!
I do like that new 35mm gold one 😍
I have a 6.5 to 6.75 " wrist and I agonised over the medium or the large. For some reason the medium didn't look right to me on my wrist, so I ended up going with the large. I tend to like smaller watches, but the large Santos de Cartier is a weird beast and definitely wears quite a bit smaller than you'd expect.
In any case, they're gorgeous watches and there's a reason why everyone likes them. I refuse to let my contrarianism stop me buying what I like.
Haha, you are a better person than me. Only took me 3 years to get over myself
Same here, I think the large is very underrated, everyone goes for the small for some reason but the large wears very well even on smaller wrists
I have a 6.5 and I bet I tried half a dozen times and jewelers. I took pictures and had the Pepsi challenge like debates with friends. I finally got large and love it!
6.5 inch wrist as well. Same here, went back and forth between medium and large at two different boutiques. The medium just couldn't convince me, as to me it looked like wearing more bracelet than watch! Large is awesome!
Congratulations!! I understand it taking some time. I, like you, don’t want to just go for what everyone has. And I, like you, have smaller wrists and look at the details of the design. Love Cartier but still looking for the right fit for me. Great choice buying from Mon!
This timepiece i always wanted, beautiful.
My exact journey, right now. Wow. Thank you to help me decide!
I love your new Santos! Beautiful style and masculinity. I have the Roadster but the Santos in some form will be my next Cartier.
Thanks my friend! Roadster is a bold one!
There is something alluring about the contemporary santos and this is coming from a vintage collector. I see it all the time out and about and it always looks so good. Great pick up and vid!
I used to own a platinum 1575 santos dumont. Such a chic watch but honestly felt too small since it’s paper thin. I think a solid 18k carree will be next😅
Congrats on a great choice! My personal favourite from Cartier is the Ballon Bleu
Love that one! The crown 👌
Ballon Bleu aka blue balls 😂
@@thegorn does that mean you like it?
Hating on the prx just cause it's too popular. 😅. Great review. Medium santos has been on my list too. One day I'll own one too.
I love my Santos! I'll probably be wearing it the next time I see you around Seattle.
I used to think cartier is a girls brand but now I have the dumont (large) and have the santos (medium) on order. Thank you for your video.
Once you put a Santos on the wrist it’s hard not keeping it
Great video, I've owned the latest Santos in medium and now own the Galbee XL. The Galbee just pips it. The square bezel and size are perfect. Would have preferred no date window, however this imperfection doesn't bother me.
Love the Santos Mid, I’ve tried it on many times, but the scratches on the bezel will make me go crazy. I ended up buying an Omega AT 38 mm, and a 2002 tank francaise XL for less than the Santos!
What a killer combo!
Great choice. I have the large blue face Cartier Santos and love the interchangeable bracelet/strap. I have a 7 inch wrist and fits me well. One of my favourite watches in my collection.
Having a hard time deciding on dial color. How long have you owed the blue? What do you usually wear it with? Any regrets on not getting the standard white/black?
@@daniell2217 I bought my blue face Cartier Santos in December 2020 and I still love it. I wear it casually with shorts and polo shirt or with a suit to the office. It is very versatile. Blue is my favourite colour and works with a lot of my clothes. The white face is classic and very versatile as well, but I have a tank solo with a white face.
Well, this video was the final nail in the coffin. I have to pick this up.
Great review. It’s been fun chatting about this purchase with you! I’m glad you’ve landed on this, it’s super fitting in person. Great purchase and it’s something you really can grow into. This is a Zaddy watch for sure. 👏🏼
After 35 years of collecting, all my watches were round. I have a couple romantically associated with NASA and the moon. You know the ones: Omega, Bulova. Why not the first aviation watch? Just 2 weeks ago down to the Cartier Boutique the wife and I went. I knew I wanted the medium but she was insistent that the large was better for me. She was right. I don’t think I can wear it everyday but it is part of the rotation.
Finally on board! Being a sheep would've saved you 3 years lol. Great vid 😎
When you coughed, you should have said "Black Bay". Man, that watch has been flogged within an inch of its life.
Haha, I was coughing a lot 😂
It’s a very cool looking watch , looks lovely on your wrist. For a 35mm it seems to wear more like a 38mm.
Great video explaining your evolving thoughts! Iconic watch 👌
I’ve always said, the Santos mid can be an only watch. It’s that good.
I'm starting to believe 😁
Best choice in the market, dresses up, down, men & women, sporty enough and fine looking even on a 15cm wrist. Looks gorgeous on mine! feeeewww compare to that!
I'm seeing the light 😉
Cartier Tank and a Purse, go straight Hand'n'Hand right down to the Barbeque Stand😂
My wrist is 16.5cm and I don't have any problem to wear my Santos Dumont XL. My wife and I own a pair of two-tone Santos Dumonts. We can't do that with Santos because she has a tiny wrist(~12cm).
Ok - 1st of all, your content feels conversational. I LIKE that!
Even though l was listening, it felt like you were chatting - make sense? Anyway...great content!
Dude - the information was great, but I like every single shirt you wore in this video. Like your style, Sir!
Love the Santos too ... I'll have to save up tho, it's not sold on the casio isle.
The santos rides the line of classy refinement and sporty integrated bracelet. Perfect for those looking for something that can be paired with a suit and worn with business casual wear at the office.
This watch was an ugly duckling to me until I tried it on at an AD, only because the Dumont was to big. Bam! Instant love. This is one of my top two favourites in my collection. Never going to let it go.
Congrats dude 🎉
Own it. Love it. I enjoy the large size.
Love this medium white, an absolute classic! Just need to go a bit easy on it, its a bit of a scratch magnet.
ok, "a bit" is a bit of an understatement.
I much prefer butterfly clasps over fold overs, which tend to scratch the underside of my wrist. This watch looks great.
Yeah it just vanishes 👌
This is my daily watch, and yes, I too consider it to be “integrated”. The antimagnetism and WR make it robust enough. What a piece. I’m a contrarian too but not to a fault. This piece is too good to dismiss for the sake of popularity. Also, I’ve only seen 2 in the wild, so it’s not as common as people claim.
It fits you perfectly, enjoy!
Thanks dude 😎
I don't know how you will grow to feel about the watch man but I have to say it looks great and as far as cartier goes probably my favorite design of theirs also but I will never pay that price for it lololol
YES, YES! Cool the market on the classic Galbees so I can get one easier!
You now can join the likes of Evan from You'reTerrific who have moved on from the Santos Medium. This is my biggest reservation about taking the plunge.
Nice video! but from a design and aesthetic stand point, it is difficult to fall in love with that bunch of flathead screws, same for the AP royal oak. Over-hyped
I had a list full of checkboxes when it came to finding my ideal watch. Leather strap, at least some applied arabic numerals (preferably with lume), as little polish as possible, long power reserve, 38-40mm... and then I saw the Santos.
Hahahaha that's true love 😉
Seriously considering the two tone one.
ii was where you were, but ended up with a prev gen francaise large steel gold. I half suspect that too might have been a suitable endpoint for you if ever encountered
Been on the fence for a while - great video.
I just wished they release a better quality white dial. with guilloche or slightly more decor (It's a cartier after all). at the moment every single thing about this watch is perfect. but the dial looks idk too "cheap". I will buy another one if they do that
I have had my santos for a little under 2 years now (in large part due to Evan from youreterrific). I bought a few straps from Delugs before the Richmond group cracked down on them. As beautiful as the watch looks on the bracelet I find myself enjoying it more on a leather strap. Either way it is a great watch and one I know will stay in my collection for a long time (I even wore mine in the delivery room when my son was born)
Had mine 9 months now - not felt the need to swap out the bracelet
Waiting for them to put a display caseback on the dlc bezel model.
Really loving the pasha lately
I actually love the date on the galbee
I love my Santos Medium. Now if only I could get the damn thing to fit. It’s either WAY too loose or too tight on my 6.5” wrist. Micro adjustment would be great…
I have a 6.5" wrist and I ended up with the Large. Medium is a tad small and Large a tad big but I decided to go with Large as my dress code is more casual daily.
I prefer rectangular to square, but I'd go with a JLC Reverso rather tham a tank.
Also a good one 👍
Is there a big masculine Cartier without the Roman Numerals? Make a Santos Dumont with bar/stick markers and I'm in.
There are some Santos Galbee out there with the date at the number three.
The anniversary series (which I have is one) I am not a fan of the new look of the bezel and the closing clasp that now is too bulky and not invisible any longer.
Hi! I tried Santos in medium and large size and I'm very undecided about the dimension. I saw that on your wrist the medium size is perfect. What is your wrist size?
Waaait but you said the Santos Dumont was the Santos we wanted!! I actually have this medium Santos and it is perfection. If I had to narrow my collection to 3 it would be in it. And honestly, it’s enought to be someone’s only watch.
I'm allowed to change me mind? 😉
@@WatchCrunchOfficial for sure! That is part of the journey.