5 Things to Know Before Buying a Cartier Santos

[@dhannylil2191]

I always like his storytelling approach, very enthusiast, friendly and fun!

[@walkerb1734]

LOVE my Santos! Absolutely fantastic piece

[@lugscogs5976]

A few things: 1. There was already a Santos Dumont line which was available together with the Santos 100. 2. The current Santos de Cartier is water resistant up to a 100m but DOES NOT HAVE a screw-down crown. 3. Additional trivia, the original Santos have rivets instead of exposed screws. Hope this helps.

[@Orsluc_]

Been on a hunt for this for a while, I actually was very surprised when I noticed that Santos Medium was way wearable and more classy than Santos Large. Medium has perfect proportions on the wrist, even in bigger wrists. I aim for the full metal version, with white dial, black indexes and blue hands. Super classy.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

no date is way nicer

[@jbdb21]

I could wear the Santos Medium every day. Except for black tie or when exercising, it looks nice with any outfit!

[@Orsluc_]

@@BobbyDazzler888 new Santos Medium has no date

[@johnd-xd9sn]

Great discussion on the Santos and its variants. Picked up the black lacquer bezel version and cant put it down....but now I think I need one on steel bracelet for the tech embedded therein...love the rivets on the bracelet and self sizing ability.

[@davidmagen415]

I just purchased a Large Skeleton Santos. While it is on the large size I couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to have somewhere to go to wear it. Check them out. Absolutely beautiful 🏖️

[@ryangochuico]

I went into cartier looking to get the tank francaise but came out with the santos de cartier. The sales rep made a good argument. She did her job well haha. In house movement, 100m water resistance, easy change links, not to mention it historically came out first. Either watch looks good to me but i only had permission to get one 😂

[@BartMan59]

Because of one of your previous Cartier Santos Videos, I purchased my Cartier Santos Carree "Or Massiff" - love it. Thanks for the vid.

[@Chrono24Official]

Good choice!

[@MBCGRS]

1. It's Square. 2. It's French. 3. Some old Brazilian pilot had one. 4. Lots of variations. 5. You need one.

[@RoChagasFreitas]

3. Santos Dumont, the pioneer of Brazilian aviation and a friend of Louis Cartier, shared this need with Cartier, and in 1904, Cartier created one of the first men's wristwatches in history, specifically to meet Santos Dumont's request. The Cartier "Santos" watch was officially launched to the public in 1911 and became a watchmaking icon, representing the union of technological innovation and sophisticated design. To this day, it remains one of the most emblematic models of the Cartier brand, honoring the pioneering spirit and the friendship between Santos Dumont and Louis Cartier.

[@MoJustinCrypto]

Already got the Aqua Terra, If Crypto pays me Santos is next ;)

[@verynormalman]

Until I watched this, I had never thought that the Cartier Santos had any alternative. To me, it's a design all on it's own. That's it's strength, but unfortunately also it's weakness.

[@anamisidro8453]

I have a question for you: do you have a quartz watch in your collection? Great video. I have a Tank XL 😂

[@Chrono24Official]

Of course!

[@richardwarren2024]

Excellent deep dive on this line, Thomas

[@joemeurer2032]

Does anybody know if they plan on making a rubber strap of the medium santos?

[@Ichix9]

sold the tudor for the santos, best decision

[@hoymikey]

Love my Santos, opted the ADLC as those scratches are nasty hehe, this and my Exp 40 is enough.

[@ronj0285]

Great video. If the Galbee XL wears like a 36mm Datejust, what does the Santos de Cartier Medium wear like? My brain is tired with my internal debate about whether to buy the Medium or Large Santos 🤦‍♂️

[@Chrono24Official]

The modern “Medium” wears more like a 38mm

[@ronj0285]

Thx!

[@International_Watch_Aficionado]

True square alternatives to Santos : Bell and Ross BR 05 line up with is more urban, than BR 3 March Lab AM2 line up Of course Patek Philip Cubitus Maybe JLC Reverso Alternatives you mention are worth it but not really in the topic. We are far from iconic square watches.

[@matthewsteiner3064]

The current santos does NOT have a screw down crown

[@정길주-w9p]

참 아름답고 멋찐시계 입니다😊😊😊

[@davidc5191]

I have a Tank Americaine. I heard Warhol didn't wind his Cartier but just wore it as jewelry. And the new Patek Cubitus is just a rip-off of the Santos.

[@RichMitch]

Get the vintage imo

[@RichMitch]

2961

[@NialH95]

What’s the difference between WSSA0010 and WSSAA0029? Anyone know?

[@CIAVE]

I bought a Cartier Santo Gold/Stainless pre-owned in 2001. It has a white dial with raised gold Roman numerals . Date at 3:00. Anyone know anything about this incarnation? My watch guy had no answer, other than saying "It might be some sort of boutique offering...".

[@samuelfitzpatrick9739]

Could be fake

[@JamesAlexander14]

I’d go for the Santos instead that awful Rolex Datejust. I cannot stand that date bubble!

[@sergiogarcia9822]

No screw down crown on the new santos, that’s why I just slap my submariner or any Rolex for that matter when I am going to get in water.

[@estuardoroldan1213]

The current Santos DOES NOT have a screw-down crown...

[@TheIntellect8]

I uses to want a Santos since it's a beautiful watch but the power reserve is way too low, movement is just okay, and the depreciation is too high. I'll stick with buying more Rolexes even if I have to wait.

[@20f124]

That's why I bought it on the gray market. I also really don't care much about depreciation 🤷

[@TheIntellect8]

@20f124 yeah you might not but most others do.

[@SenszR]

Just buy it used

[@ryangochuico]

Power reserve is my least concern. If you wear it daily/only watch then the power reserve doesnt matter. If you switch multiple watches, it allows the watch to power down and take a break. Either way works for me. If it bothers you too much get a winder. Depreciation only matters if you plan on reselling the watch. Thats a valid concern for sure, but doesnt apply to me either im a hoarder 😂

[@expertreviews1112]

If we're talking Omega, Rolex and Longines in dress watch realm, then I think Grand Seiko should definitely be mentioned as it's better than all 3 imo

[@franciscocoello8243]

Oops!, the modern Santos does NOT have a screw down crown.

[@D-CFI]

Hmmm…screw down crown???😮

[@Chrono24Official]

My mistake. Thanks and apologies

[@D-CFI]

@@Chrono24Official

[@D-CFI]

I have the current gen Santos de Cartier “large” with DLC bezel black/grey dial and lumed indices…mostly wear it on a factory gator strap-it’s a GREAT piece!

[@philvale7867]

@@D-CFI I have this exact same piece and was thinking of buying the gator strap. What colour strap did you opt for?

[@D-CFI]

Black-IMO looks way…way better than the rubber!

[@AlwayzLong]

Hmmmm comparing Omega and Cartier / Rolex... hmmmmm, not !

[@jbdb21]

😂 Lol go ahead, make a video about why Cartier quality is poor. I own both JLC and Cartier, two different but both fantastic brands.

[@andrew4809]

Just don't

[@baba98052]

Great watch, but does not hold up. The santos is a scratch magnet.

[@ryangochuico]

Correct, but only the bezel and i've learned to live with it😂

[@WilliamInternational]

The first thing to know before buying it is don’t buy it.

[@Paul-tk2my]

Yeah don’t buy one

[@edahmed7]

What these so called watch experts are talking about! Have any of you owned a santos n seen it with your eyes for more than a couple of hours? I don’t know how much they pay all these KZbinrs but Santos from quality to finish is soooo poor I would tell everyone stay away from this fashion brand I know Chinese watch brands(zelos etc) that do a better job at fit, finish and refinement. Honestly save your money everyone and buy a JLC Reverso instead. Now that is high horology.

[@ozzy1154]

The Reverso is nice but it is NOT high horology.

[@watsonaqua4560]

Cartier sucks !!!!

[@lugscogs5976]

Fashion brand? Lol