This is one of the only watches that I like in 2-tone. It looks natural to the brand and the house of Cartier. I would still choose steel but if you have to go 2 tone this is the right piece.
Thanks bro, I think it really works well with the design but also the steel version is awesome, they really did deliver with the Santos 🙏🏻😁 thanks for watching buddy and a happy Sunday 👍🏻
This is one of the few more classical watch designs that I find very interesting! The blue cabuchon was integrated so nicely for this more sporty look. Good example, where I would prefer an ETA (with a smaller price tag) to a rather uninspired in-house movement. Hope the jeweller provides you with more review pieces! All of this aside: nice shots!
Thanks bro, like your thoughts about the ETA to be honest, on the other hand the Cartier one isn’t that bad either. I respect the overall engineering they put into the watch / bracelet though, it’s just a good looking fella. Let’s see what price is going to be, I will try to get also the Hublot CF in, I had both of them in the radar but the Santos is really tempting... really appreciate your feedback, have a great day👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Great, now you've given me the problem and put the Santos back on MY radar! So much for "one brand one watch" for me, but I can definitely understand why this watch creates this problem because it's an amazing watch - and I can definitely see the two-tone Santos in your collection. Really intersting info too on how the dial design was inspired by the layout of Paris and the screws by the Eifel tower, never knew it was that closely inspired by Paris. Great video as always bro, let me know if you want to rob a bank together so we can both get our Santoses hehe
I am all in bro, I NEED this one quite a lot and sorry for the fix😅😅😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻 Cartier has an eye for designs, whether it’s the Pasha, the Tank or the Santos, they very often hit the ball out of the Park. Let’s see, I think it’s say goodbye speedy and Carrera , well And robbing a bank to than get the Santos 😁😁
Great review. History and technical explinations. This is not only your problem, Mate. Only the price is a little show stopper to me. But it's looking great, it's an icon and in fact of the slim thickness it's really elegant on the wrist. So here is my problem, again. Awesome watch.
😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻 feeling you mate, for sure. The price will cause some sacrifices if I pull the trigger, let’s see, luckily I have some time left, I am afraid to bring the Cartier back to Weber as I than will ask for a price. It’s sort of sold I guess 😂😂 But: I also will try on the Hublot Classic Fusion, as I also still into that one. Might do a battle there but right now the Cartier is the goto piece for me. It just did feel right in my wrist
Cartier should make the 'ML' version with 38.0 x 45.4 mm dimension to entertain the goldilocks 39-40mm round watch equivalent. Thanks for the vid, man.
Good review as always thanks. But I would offer some thought on the wrist size argument. The overall size of someone's wrist is not the best way of working out which size option watch will suit. If you have a flatter or wider wrist a larger watch will fit or look better but if you have a deeper wrist the watch may look too big. As for being a scratch magnet I agree but would say that I have seen very old versions of this watch which were bashed, battered and smacked about and they look fantastic! It is one of those watches that look great as it ages.
That for sure and I look forward to see how the watch develops over the next years. But wanted to mention it as some guys really have trouble with scratches. Happy still with the purchase, oh and I agree that the shape of the wrist is far more important than the diameter itself. Cheers mate and thanks for your feedback 👍🏻
Well done - great clear macro work although I am not such a fan of constant jump cuts and colour changes. It's about the review -not about the editing. I have the medium size in two tone and I love it...it hugs my wrist and wreaks of quality. I have teamed mine up with the navy blue alligator, deployant, strap (I had to wait for 4 months due to Brexit import difficulties in the UK)...it's both brilliant and comfortable. It totally changes the 'look' of the watch when on the wrist. It is not my day watch so I will baby it for a little longer. The scratches on 18k gold can be reduced by a gentle rub with a jewellers soft cloth now and again.
Thanks for your feedback, the medium two tone is awesome and on the strap super comfortable to wear. I am thinking about getting the rubber strap, could be fun wearing it that way in the summer. And I agree scratches are not really an issue👍🏻
Thanks for the great review. I would suggest two improvements for this watch resp. bracelet: First I would like to see a tapering in the bracelet. 2nd: the bracelet should also have chamfered edges that fit to the chamfered edges of the case. Otherwise, simply perfect!
Did you get your Santos yet? I tried one on the other day. It's my new next watch. I put on an Omega Planet Ocean first because that's what I was originally interested in. But it didn't make me feel the way the Santos did. The Santos wears really nice too.
Well, I bought it, owned it for 2 years and recently sold it. Will get the santos Dumont instead with the Piaget movement inside. It’s a lil bit slimmer and I like the more square bezel to be honest. That said, I love the santos look and in two tone it was spot on 😊🙏🏻
I wish the medium would come in the automatic as well. For a woman with a 16cm wrist like mine the L is to large unfortunately😢. The 2 tone is chefs kiss. If I would only be a panther lady, life would be easier 😅.
I picked up a Santos Medium for my 40th this year! It's such a nice watch, the whole system, and I preferred the look of the medium even on my 7.5" 19CM wrist. The large model just looked too big for me, and I didn't want a date to retain that classic clean dial.
Than also congrats and happy 40. I tried on both somehow I just liked the bigger version, the medium is closer to the original though, wear it in good health mate
Hey Konstantin, eine wichtige Persönlichkeit, die ebenfalls two Tone Santos trug war übrigens Elton John in Im still standing ☝️ bin ebenfalls Kunde bei Weber, vielleicht sieht man sich ja mal. Den Bernhard scheine ich ja leider immer zu verpassen 😕
Moin Manni, würde mich freuen, hau mich einfach an falls du mich da mal siehst👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Danke für die info mit Elton John das wusste ich gar nicht 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have the black carbon version on a rubber strap. The Santos adlc is very stealth, goes with any occasion, I like it alot. Miss changing into aftermarket straps, the smart link is cool but has limits.
Thanks for sharing your experience John, love the black one, could lay my hands on it couple of times 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Strap wise you’re limited that’s true, on the other hand it’s really easy swapping straps out and as far as I know The Santos comes with bracelet plus one strap or one rubber and a leather strap. That’s good enough for me 👍🏻🙏🏻
This is normally not the case the question is what you really want. I went for the two tone Cartier as I just liked the design and don’t regret it and keep in mind that you have some room for negotiation with two tone …
@@mb-watches thanks for the advice. Went to the AD today to try one on but ended up falling in love with the Santos Dumont XL TT. I’m now wearing it as we speak.
Well If you tried both and they didn’t feel right maybe the watch isn’t for you. If it helps: the medium is a classic size and with my 7,3 wrists I felt i could have also pulled off the medium but felt more comfortable with the large. From its history the Santos wasn’t a massive watch and as it has that sort of integrated look it should be alright in the medium size.
There are no screws in the bracelet you have, as shown in the video, an easy adjust system. With those spring loaded pins you can size the bracelet without any tool😉
@@mb-watches Hi, thanks for the response! I meant the big screws that are on the top of the bracelet links. If you think about it, do they have any function?
I am a female, turning 40 and fell in love with this exact watch in two tone. It is a stunning watch for men and women.
Agree, the Santos is for everyone, great they offer it also in a variety of sizes 😊👍🏻
This is one of the only watches that I like in 2-tone. It looks natural to the brand and the house of Cartier. I would still choose steel but if you have to go 2 tone this is the right piece.
Thanks bro, I think it really works well with the design but also the steel version is awesome, they really did deliver with the Santos 🙏🏻😁 thanks for watching buddy and a happy Sunday 👍🏻
This is one of the few more classical watch designs that I find very interesting! The blue cabuchon was integrated so nicely for this more sporty look.
Good example, where I would prefer an ETA (with a smaller price tag) to a rather uninspired in-house movement.
Hope the jeweller provides you with more review pieces!
All of this aside: nice shots!
Thanks bro, like your thoughts about the ETA to be honest, on the other hand the Cartier one isn’t that bad either. I respect the overall engineering they put into the watch / bracelet though, it’s just a good looking fella.
Let’s see what price is going to be, I will try to get also the Hublot CF in, I had both of them in the radar but the Santos is really tempting...
really appreciate your feedback, have a great day👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
interesting thought! This hype around inhouse movements seems to make people forget the reliability and quality of classic ETA movements.
Good morning Konstantin. The Santos L in two tone is perfect for you👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks my friend I am really tempted 😱😁🙏🏻
I have wore my two-tone Santos Dumont quite often for near one year. Its gold bezel is still in near prestine status.
Thanks for the feedback, good to hear it still is in Presteigne conditions👍🏻
Great, now you've given me the problem and put the Santos back on MY radar! So much for "one brand one watch" for me, but I can definitely understand why this watch creates this problem because it's an amazing watch - and I can definitely see the two-tone Santos in your collection. Really intersting info too on how the dial design was inspired by the layout of Paris and the screws by the Eifel tower, never knew it was that closely inspired by Paris. Great video as always bro, let me know if you want to rob a bank together so we can both get our Santoses hehe
I am all in bro, I NEED this one quite a lot and sorry for the fix😅😅😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻
Cartier has an eye for designs, whether it’s the Pasha, the Tank or the Santos, they very often hit the ball out of the Park.
Let’s see, I think it’s say goodbye speedy and Carrera , well And robbing a bank to than get the Santos 😁😁
Do you guys need a driver?
Good morning Konsti, so great Video. Thanks for that.
Thanks for your support bro 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great review. History and technical explinations. This is not only your problem, Mate. Only the price is a little show stopper to me. But it's looking great, it's an icon and in fact of the slim thickness it's really elegant on the wrist. So here is my problem, again. Awesome watch.
😂😂🙏🏻🙏🏻 feeling you mate, for sure. The price will cause some sacrifices if I pull the trigger, let’s see, luckily I have some time left, I am afraid to bring the Cartier back to Weber as I than will ask for a price. It’s sort of sold I guess 😂😂
But: I also will try on the Hublot Classic Fusion, as I also still into that one. Might do a battle there but right now the Cartier is the goto piece for me. It just did feel right in my wrist
I have the blue dial, steel version. Brilliant watch
Congrats Dan it’s an amazing piece, love the blue dial, wear it in good health 🙏🏻
How is the quality of the metal compared to other watches in that price range?
Cartier should make the 'ML' version with 38.0 x 45.4 mm dimension to entertain the goldilocks 39-40mm round watch equivalent. Thanks for the vid, man.
Appreciate your thoughts and comment, cheers 😊🙏🏻
Nice review of a classic watch ... I would only like to change the crown to a solid metal one, then it's perfect!
Good review as always thanks. But I would offer some thought on the wrist size argument. The overall size of someone's wrist is not the best way of working out which size option watch will suit. If you have a flatter or wider wrist a larger watch will fit or look better but if you have a deeper wrist the watch may look too big. As for being a scratch magnet I agree but would say that I have seen very old versions of this watch which were bashed, battered and smacked about and they look fantastic! It is one of those watches that look great as it ages.
That for sure and I look forward to see how the watch develops over the next years. But wanted to mention it as some guys really have trouble with scratches. Happy still with the purchase, oh and I agree that the shape of the wrist is far more important than the diameter itself. Cheers mate and thanks for your feedback 👍🏻
Well done - great clear macro work although I am not such a fan of constant jump cuts and colour changes. It's about the review -not about the editing. I have the medium size in two tone and I love it...it hugs my wrist and wreaks of quality. I have teamed mine up with the navy blue alligator, deployant, strap (I had to wait for 4 months due to Brexit import difficulties in the UK)...it's both brilliant and comfortable. It totally changes the 'look' of the watch when on the wrist. It is not my day watch so I will baby it for a little longer. The scratches on 18k gold can be reduced by a gentle rub with a jewellers soft cloth now and again.
Thanks for your feedback, the medium two tone is awesome and on the strap super comfortable to wear. I am thinking about getting the rubber strap, could be fun wearing it that way in the summer. And I agree scratches are not really an issue👍🏻
Thanks for the great review. I would suggest two improvements for this watch resp. bracelet: First I would like to see a tapering in the bracelet. 2nd: the bracelet should also have chamfered edges that fit to the chamfered edges of the case. Otherwise, simply perfect!
Good idea, thanks for sharing buddy 👍🏻👍🏻
Get the two tone Santos, perfect for you!
You’re supposed to say: no don’t get it’s for 70 year old guys😂😂
Thanks bro, will go for it I guess, it’s just a beauty 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@mb-watches haha no! It suits you well! Looks fresh with the gold!
Did you get your Santos yet? I tried one on the other day. It's my new next watch. I put on an Omega Planet Ocean first because that's what I was originally interested in. But it didn't make me feel the way the Santos did. The Santos wears really nice too.
Well, I bought it, owned it for 2 years and recently sold it. Will get the santos Dumont instead with the Piaget movement inside. It’s a lil bit slimmer and I like the more square bezel to be honest. That said, I love the santos look and in two tone it was spot on 😊🙏🏻
That’s a very good looking two tone watch my friend.
It indeed is Bro, still in love, let’s see when I can get it 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I wish the medium would come in the automatic as well. For a woman with a 16cm wrist like mine the L is to large unfortunately😢. The 2 tone is chefs kiss. If I would only be a panther lady, life would be easier 😅.
Well, the medium with steel bracelet comes as well as automatic, there is a medium Santos Dumond comes as Quarz.
I picked up a Santos Medium for my 40th this year! It's such a nice watch, the whole system, and I preferred the look of the medium even on my 7.5" 19CM wrist. The large model just looked too big for me, and I didn't want a date to retain that classic clean dial.
Than also congrats and happy 40. I tried on both somehow I just liked the bigger version, the medium is closer to the original though, wear it in good health mate
Go for it! You deserve it 🙂
Thanks bro🙏🏻👍🏻
I got 99 problems, Rolex ain´t one.
😂😂👍🏻👍🏻
Hey Konstantin, eine wichtige Persönlichkeit, die ebenfalls two Tone Santos trug war übrigens Elton John in Im still standing ☝️ bin ebenfalls Kunde bei Weber, vielleicht sieht man sich ja mal. Den Bernhard scheine ich ja leider immer zu verpassen 😕
Moin Manni, würde mich freuen, hau mich einfach an falls du mich da mal siehst👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Danke für die info mit Elton John das wusste ich gar nicht 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Just wiping the gold bezel feels like it's scratched. What about you? How do you care?
It’s scratchy but it’s fine. It’s still a toolwatch and it doesn’t look bad banged up
Absolutely love this watch, I'm just blinded by the Rolex bug 🤷♂️🤦♂️👍
I was too, luckily between 2010 to 2016, that changed later on. It’s fun, believe me, there’s so many great other brands and watches 😁🙏🏻
I have the black carbon version on a rubber strap. The Santos adlc is very stealth, goes with any occasion, I like it alot. Miss changing into aftermarket straps, the smart link is cool but has limits.
Thanks for sharing your experience John, love the black one, could lay my hands on it couple of times 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Strap wise you’re limited that’s true, on the other hand it’s really easy swapping straps out and as far as I know
The Santos comes with bracelet plus one strap or one rubber and a leather strap. That’s good enough for me 👍🏻🙏🏻
Delugs now makes ~100 different strap options with the quick change mechanism
8:44 are those marks on only the gold version? Because I got the medium stainless steel one and it doesn't have a thing 😂
Those is to identify that it’s real gold and also the grade 😊👍🏻
Are the screw in the bracelets, real 18 k gold screws?
Yes, they are gold 👍🏻
Thinking of buying a Santos steel or gold/steel however is the gold version worth the 3k euro extra?
This is normally not the case the question is what you really want. I went for the two tone Cartier as I just liked the design and don’t regret it and keep in mind that you have some room for negotiation with two tone …
What’s your wrist size? I have a 7in wrist and can’t decide whether to go with medium 2-tone or large blue dial. First world problems I know….
I would say go for the bigger size, I do have 18.5cm wrists (7,2“) and am happy with the size of the Cartier. The medium felt just a tad too small.
@@mb-watches thanks for the advice. Went to the AD today to try one on but ended up falling in love with the Santos Dumont XL TT. I’m now wearing it as we speak.
Is gold screw on bracelet are actual screws? Can they be removed?
Never tried it but will ask 👍🏻
I think Cartier needs to develop a Santos GMT watch.
That would be interesting 👍🏻
This watch would look great with a black or dark brown crocodile strap.
That for sure or with the black Cartier rubber strap 😊🙏🏻
Im stuck between the medium and large. I have a 6.75inch wrist. I feel like the small feels too small and the large is too large. Any recommendations?
Well If you tried both and they didn’t feel right maybe the watch isn’t for you.
If it helps: the medium is a classic size and with my 7,3 wrists I felt i could have also pulled off the medium but felt more comfortable with the large.
From its history the Santos wasn’t a massive watch and as it has that sort of integrated look it should be alright in the medium size.
Hi, magical watch! Your wrist size?
I do have a 18,5cm wrist size 🙏🏻
Chaykin wouldn't be your last name would it?😏
I wish bro 😁
Are the bracelet screws functional? What’s the point of them if the links are held together by pins?
There are no screws in the bracelet you have, as shown in the video, an easy adjust system. With those spring loaded pins you can size the bracelet without any tool😉
@@mb-watches Hi, thanks for the response! I meant the big screws that are on the top of the bracelet links. If you think about it, do they have any function?
Ah I got it, sorry!! Nope they are just there for design. The bezel screw though are functional but the rest unfortunately not 😊