Cartier Santos, JLC Reverso - the BEST Square & Rectangular Watches Round Up!

[@mewdawn917]

Just wanted to highlight, but the production quality of this video is crazy high. Just soo good and fun to watch. Easily becoming my favourite watch channel.

[@watchpapi]

Ah!!! That’s so good to hear ❤ Britt is working really hard on upping the production.

[@skiparsenal]

My favorite rectangular watch is the Casio calculator watch of course!

[@Conbean2000]

JLC reverso makes me feel a certain way. I bought my mom a seiko that looks like a cartier tank for her birthday! She loves cartier but I cant afford a cartier for my mom just yet!!! One day!!!!

[@joyLoveC]

Good on you! One day, you’ll be able to buy your mom a Cartier ☺️

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I nearly mentioned the Seiko Tank!!! Jenni Elle has one too!

[@Conbean2000]

@@joyLoveC thank you I sure hope so :))))

[@Conbean2000]

@@BrittPearceWatches you should’ve!!!! They’re absolutely fantastic! My mom loves hers and for around 250 bucks you really cant go wrong! Its got 50m water resistance which is pretty good!! Also Britt! Check your dms on instagram I messaged you lol I wanna talk watches with you 😂!!!!

[@rahulxsood]

I can’t get over how beautiful the new Tank F is.

[@Bornia1982]

I have the Santos and the Reverso. JLC deserves all the respect in the world, but the Cartier is just easier to love. It’s so versatile, it really is a one watch collection.

[@DialgaCZ]

hi britt!! ur not wrong for saying santos is more iconic then a sub, when i got into watches i loved the sub so much but the more and more i got into watches the more love for the sub faded. in 2020 i got from my grandpa his cartier tank, i really fell in love with it i tought im into more chunky watches like the sub but this changed it. i have pretty small wrist so when i got to try santos medium i coudnt after that day stop thinking bout it like for months. two weeks ago after 2 years of hardworking nonstop i bought myself a santos medium for my bday and im soo happy with it always puts a smile my face when i look at it !! even my gf loves it and shes concidering to buy catrier panthere, shes new into watches and she fell in love also with cartier so much ! great video!! Thank you! i am btw 22 years old

[@johnpuleo1532]

Love this video!! I just purchased a large Cartier Santos blue dial for myself and a Tank Francaise for my wife for our 26th Anniversary.. We both love them so much!! Cartier is kicking butt in 2022

[@Marv.944]

I love this video ! Been struggling to finally decide between a JLC Reverso, Cartier Tank or Santos but for gods sake i just love rectangular watches 🤩

[@charliedlfc94]

Although it's a cushion case, the best one IMO is the Vacheron Constantine Historiques American 1921. The 36mm one.

[@watchpapi]

Love that, especially in white gold.

[@danielcanizales731]

I saved all summer to buy a tank and I am in love with it!!

[@khalid969]

Aah yes! Back to regular programing lol I love these videos. These videos will prove to be an essential source of information for anyone learning about watches.

[@alanmckinnon6791]

My wife hates square watches with a passion but I love them. Maybe that's why I only have 2 and they are both Tissot. One is a vintage 60 34 mm Visodate, the other is a 1920s vintage long thing rectangular job. I think I need to look at that Longines....

[@stevenwebb9861]

I gave my wife my Omega Deville X2 a cracking square watch.......Great video, many thanks.

[@bontakun2002]

not sure if anyone else mentioned, but Lang & Heyne Georg should at least get a mention given how beautiful the movement is. Great content as usual Britt, thanks

[@watchpapi]

I mentioned this but she’s holding it out for pt2. My fave square watch, absolutely beautiful.

[@walkerb1734]

I am a HUGE fan of square/rectangular watches. There’s something eye-catching about them and stand out from the crowd. My “go to” is the Cartier Santos Medium. Never fails to make me smile

[@mehulatl]

I love the Credor ref 6730-5080 extremely thin at 3.8mm, an elegant cushion style case, and affordable - i picked mine up for around $250

[@je-suis_Tati]

Another lady here in loveeeee with Santos de Cartier ! Love my husband’s and I want one for myself😊 also, the tank, it’s such a classic ❤

[@ikirikchi]

Baume & Mercier Hamptons are worth mentioning too. Cool look, several models, very underrated. Plus, maybe Oris Rectangular.

[@itsnowjoke1381]

For a larger wrist the Jlc squadra reverso is a good option

[@ThD040]

I own two Reverso watches, Grand Taille and the blue Tribute. Still looking at the Cartier Tank. Square watches almost always look good.

[@derekrolle6705]

For me, the JLC Reverso is tops! Cartier Tank Cintree, Tank Americane, and Santos are next.

[@rejnormandin4658]

Hi Britt , from Montreal ! I nearly bought a Santos a couple of months ago. Did not , was torn between Cartier and JLC .. Reverso will probably my next crazy spending….

[@joyLoveC]

I love Cartier! I’ve had a Tank Must for about 35 years, got a Panthere recently, and now looking to get a Santos 😊

[@BrittPearceWatches]

35 years?!?!😱😱😱 I respect this!!! This is going to be me and my Tank Solo! Also, I’m soooo tempted by the panthere! So dang elegant!

[@joyLoveC]

@@BrittPearceWatches Thank you! 😄

[@Cull_Obsidian]

I’m a die hard Rolex collector. I’m in fact the third generation of my family to do so. But I absolutely have respect for the Cartier Santos and pretty much all their catalogue! Whilst it’s definitely a unisex watch (and a sports one, no doubt) I think it may very well be the best womens’ watch on the market. The aesthetics are perfect, let alone that bracket that doesn’t need a screwdriver to adjust! There’s only one downside: Richmont. The problems Cartier have are the problems all other subsidiaries have with them, not least of all that “manufacture” calibre. It’s a Valgine movement and shouldn’t be stated as anything but. If that’s not the case then why is it in the VC fifty-six? The exact same of the above can be said about JLC and the reverso! I _love_ their history and I think I’ve convinced my aunt to get a duotime reverso! I’m just sad that their history isn’t being put to better use with the centuries of movement design they have. Hell the Nautilus, Royal Oak and Overseas all used JLC 970 ebauche at one point. And now they’re reduced to Lange stealing ideas from them against their will. Amazing vid as ever Britt. If I didn’t have ADHD I’d be a Patreon by now (I gotta sort that!). Glad you gave some rectangular watches some shine (the only acceptable watch to wear at a black tie event)

[@sylvainbougie7269]

I appreciate this content very much and it is original. Got enuff stories about Explorers already.

[@walterfoyt5985]

I love square watch especially my Cartier Santos. I’m saving up for a Cartier Tank

[@paulhiggins8774]

All very nice watches. I remember back in the 90’s everyone had a square watch and Nixson was a popular brand then

[@morgan97475]

Thanks for showcasing square/ rectangle watches.

[@roybuosi3398]

I am with you gringa!!! I to like a square I don’t wear one yet but I am getting older and less tooly so 🤷‍♂️ who knows 😂

[@johnLee-bb2do]

Purchased my wife a medium-size Santos with a blue dial. It is unbelievably stunning to look at. I might just buy a large version (blue dial) for myself. It looks as good as any watch I know of.

[@moon3173]

Reverso, Santos, Tank - all really great

[@watchdogpodcast239]

Santos owner here. I'm lucky enough to own a few luxury watches and it's my favorite. More sporty than it has any right to be. Great bracelet tech and a thin case as well.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I’ve got a soft spot for the Santos too!! I wear mine probably 5 days a week 🙈

[@BabyJesus66]

Seems like your editing just gets better with each video. Keep up the great work! 👍 👏

[@rayray..3349]

PART 2, Yes please

[@BrittPearceWatches]

It’s needed!!

[@cedricspies6293]

The Cartier Tank are on my wishlist and i abosolutly love the square watch love you so much WG

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh bless you. I always love your comments! Gotta love a square watch. I have an irrational love of them! 🙈💕💕💕

[@cedricspies6293]

@@BrittPearceWatches yes Can i send you my postal adress via Instagram for if its possible to send me a signed copy of the Book of Common Prayers

[@JoseAntNS]

Very nice round up. None of the watches in the video is out of place... and thats saying something

[@L.A.C_Santos]

I just loved this video. I have a santos dumont, tank, Maurice lacroix, citizen, I even have a replica Cartier Paris tank monopusher, I love square watches. I’m even considering buying a 24 mm square watch from Seiko, meant for women, but it’s a lot like a square royal oak…

[@michellep2682]

I went from not really liking Cartier to purchasing 4 of them in the last couple years. The 1st was the Santos Dumont no. 14 bis. I was hooked from then on. I really wanted the new Santos Dumont Beige but was not approved for one.

[@gd1108]

Britt, I'm sorry you felt you needed to pull down the video about the theft. Not sure why anyone would give you a hard time about that. I hope Journe reached out and did something cool for you. PS. Love the Dumont--my next watch!

[@JW_Haze]

This video really reminds me why I love this channel!💙💙💙

[@evilganome]

At the expense of mansplaining, I had not heard about Cartier and the aviation watch. I had always been told that women wore wristwatches and men carried pocket watches until WWI. In the trenches it was impractical to use a pocket watch, so early mens wristwatches were actually small pocket watches that had strap lugs attached to them. Veterans got used to the convenience and kept wearing them after the war. I'm not saying I'm right, just passing along the story I heard. I have to agree about the Nomos. I just ordered a Plum Tetra and I am trying to locate a Grenadine as well. I love Nomos design and their playful approach to dial colors.

[@michaelniemer4449]

I’ll be there much sooner for the Part Two! Even though many of these have been presented by other channels, this is the first time I have seen such dedication to this style, and, I do believe I learned something new about each one!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Whaaat! Thank you so much! I already have so many watches I want to highlight for the part 2 🙈🙈

[@Joliaux76]

JLC 💪 I own a duoface for 2 years now. JLC has increased there price twice in less than 2 years. The retail price sores from expensive to irrational. Above 10K is a psychological treshold. I won't be able to afford one now.

[@garyboyle695]

Love the fact you but the Moser in. Stunning watch.

[@vicioussky1256]

Santos is really growing on me. Great watch.

[@jaysilverstone7221]

Keep the videos coming. Tried the Dolce Vita, with a light brown strap, really good looking watch

[@AlexanderB.]

Absolutely agree about the Santos, probably my favourite rectangular watch. For it's also more of a sports watch on the steel bracelet. It's just the polished bezel is such a scratch magnet. If I had one the first scratch on it would kind of kill me.

[@watchpapi]

The first cut is definitely the deepest.

[@DavidMiller-lk3ir]

Leave the plastic on it. No one can tell since it's transarent.

[@Timjacks01]

Cartier, JLC what’s not to love ❤ awesome video

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Brittany! Please don’t forget to mention the Baume & Mercier Hampton on part two! Best regards, Claus

[@thewatchcount5992]

I actually think many people ARE going to click on this video :) As usual, enjoyed a lot watching it!

[@differentxminds9907]

Great topic! I have a NOMOS Tetra that I enjoy wearing from time to time. Not my go to watch, but definitely one of my favorites.

[@vonyp6018]

straton volante. just bought one and its great. affordable swiss automatic

[@Rhal63]

The Santos is looking good also. Thanks

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Gotta love the Santos! 😍🔥

[@JamesDuncan1]

Most guys gravitate towards the Reverso, but I prefer the Santos and Tank. They have a cleaner and classier look IMO

[@jean-luckarli3506]

I absolutely love my JLC Reverso Medium Duoface Small Seconds

[@Paul_F_C]

Great video, hope you and your hubby are getting better after the watch robbery, big hugs to you both

[@krunoobrovac2066]

Very well and smart chosen Watch content, particularly because i have the Cartier Tank on my list as next ….or JLC Reverso…🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mgoony]

Just bought a Santos De Cartier ADLC bezel. In love with this watch! Never thought about Cartier until they surpassed Omega. You content is very witty and down to earth and not the typical watch geek fair. Keep it up.

[@rafapazos06]

Somewhere down the line I will get a JLC Reverso. My collection (1 watch this far) is being built not only for me but as an heirloom for my children. I only have my daughter in mind whenever I think of the Cartier Santos Dumont.

[@watchinout1897]

Love this video...do more of these!

[@Mattje8]

Great vid. I chose a Santos over a Submariner ! Within the last month. I just don’t like the tan strap that came with it. Should recolour it black maybe.

[@scottbrandon6244]

I did click on the video. I do appreciate squared and rectangular watches. I first had a Seiko quartz carriage watch for 27 years. A Seiko AD was surprised it worked that long. I have had several since then included JLC, Longines, Oris, Omega, Baume and Mercier, Tag Heuer, Movado, Tissot, Fossil, ESQ, and Bulova. They are hard to find for the low end and high end watches. Every case now is rounded and wears large on the wrist.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I once bought a very cheap no name brand square watch... It had a really thick crystal... The crystal was really good...

Love your B-Rolls and overall editing! I cannot decide if I love more the Tank or the Reverso...

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Whaaaat thank you soo much! As for tank or Reverso… I am super biased. 😜 i chose the tank and I love it more. But my husband prefers the Reverso. Either way: there are no bad choices

[@mongutierrez4460]

The G-Shock GW-M5610 should be included on the pt2 video 😂

[@wrenside]

a special little item is the Cartier Basculante, their version of the Reverso. great video. thanks.

[@serdarfan1]

TAG Heuer Monza is very nice.

[@trinity3422]

The Santos ADLC is one that has been on my radar. I enjoy tool/dive watches mostly and honestly I just like the fact that it’s bezel is black. It’s a nice contrast! The Diamond like coating is just a plus. They could’ve also just gone ceramic like so many other brands, which I’m cool with, but they didn’t. They decided to switch things up like only Cartier knows how to without changing the design of a piece that’s the start of men’s wrist watches. Iconic..

[@hermdude]

The rectangular watch I currently keep in my collection is the Omega Constellation Ref 154.0002. It's vintage, it's in a pretty good collection, and it's chronometer-certified. Only for $500.

[@JustinContre]

Need some love for Bell & Ross BR03 and 01 in part 2. Also, maybe check out some of the vintage 70s "TV" cases on Seamasters, Longines, etc.

[@anfieldho]

I own a reverso and agrees that square watches feel so comfortable to wear. They don't get in the way of your wrist (when you bend your wrist upwards, if anyone knows what I mean) as much as some round watchs do and they really have some unique charm. They feel special to wear while they are actually versatile. I always disagree when someone says a reverso is a watch that can only be worn with formal attires. Reversos were born to be sports watches and they can definitely be worn casually.

[@pinkhandgrenade]

The Santos is one of my all-time favorite timepieces--in fact, it's probably the watch that made me fall in love with Cartier. I also love Brasil and my middle name is Santos, so there's that 😅.

[@markotoole7937]

JLC Reverso all day....or maybe the Santos Dumont... I intend to buy one or the other in the next year, still not sure which! Ps, hearing someone who isn't British say "twat" is always a treat 😂

[@waltermaldonado7763]

I prefer the Cartier tank Must over the Santos Dumont. Just find the Dumont a bit too dressy and I wear my Tank with jeans and tennis shoes without it feeling awkward 😂

[@hktc412]

I have a 18K Rose Gold XL Santos de Cartier, and I love it very much!❤

[@jcg5280]

Great review. Britt! Love the variety in watch reviews! Appreciate that you touched on Nomos and Moser, in addition to the typical Cartier and JLC square-ish watches! Your reviews are awesome and we all look forward to them every week! 👍🏼

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh this has made my day! 😭💕 thank you so so much!

[@declanvia4299]

Jlc Reverso is my favorite square watch. I don't own one, but if I did, I would get the black one with the plain stainless steel back, which is the sportiest model. The watch was originally meant to be a sport watch, so that's what it would be. ( Could even put it on a NATO strap)

[@joaqpani8719]

Agreed 💯% with the Santos. Love the blue dial one! You rock Brit! All best from Mexico City 👍

[@anthonystevens8683]

I have to say that arguably one of the better more affordable rectangular watches would be the Longines Dolce Vita automatic, for those with smaller wrists I'd also suggest the Oris Rectangular. The more expensive options are all great but my personal preference would be the Reverso Duoface but I'd be more than happy with any of them.

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Mam saw this video now and all said and done nothing to beat the Cartier tank thanks god bless you

[@josealbertosegura370]

I do love square timepieces. I own a JLC Reverso and would love to own a Santos, a Tank or a Must as well as a Monaco. But I also own 5 Bell&Ross: their square military watches are also a must. And very sporty. For sure I would love to see a second video for these watches. Very well done Brit.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

We are kindred spirits! I have such a weird thing for square and rectangular watches! 🙈💕 I’d love to own another tank! And a Santos de Cartier!

[@josealbertosegura370]

Definitely yes!!! 👍👍👍

[@andyplace1785]

I absolutely love both the Cartier Santos And the JLC Reverso. I plan on purchasing one of these two watches in the next year or so, but still cannot decide. I have went back and forth many times with pros and cons and still can’t decide! Both amazing watches. I love the story behind the santos much better, I currently own the Omega Moonwatch sapphire sandwich and love it. So I love watches with a great story and heritage, so slightly leaning towards the santos, but we will see! Thanks for the video. I am somewhat new to your channel and love the videos; keep them coming!

[@flyingrocket3879]

That santos looks pure class. Tags looking great too 👍.

[@regsantotomas]

Great vid. I’m a huge fan of Cartier as well and yes, more so than Rolex. I recently acquired the Solarbeat Tank to pair up with my Santos. I definitely need a Santos Dumont in my collection one day. Also have a Reverso. I like the Tag Heuer Monaco but really need it to be less than the current 15 mm thickness. The chunkiness just prevents me from buying it

[@MrChunghau]

Oris Rectangular never gets a mention…. Compelling price point with great combination dressy and casual wearability

[@matthiaswalters3384]

As an affordable alternative you could have mentioned Seiko rectangular watches. Available in quartz or solar. Very similar to the Tank and sizes ranging to fit male and female wrists. Keep up the good work with your videos.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Yes!!! Big miss on my part!

[@ge48421]

Bulova makes some square models too, one with a Frank Lloyd Wright design on it.

[@danswatch9034]

I love it, I bought the Santos Dumont large full steel after your video on your two-tone :) Ordered an extra strap for it and I love the design so much

[@mdo5121]

Own the JLC and the Rado.....LOVE SQUARE WATCHES....INTERESTED IN THE TETRA AND THE HERMES THANKS TO YOU...PART 2 YES

[@arescuda7234]

I love/want the Cartier Santos large blue dial. I think the applied indices really make the watch. I just haven't been able to commit to the 7500 outlay yet.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Think You might just have sold me on the JLC Reverso duo face.

[@AliasEveWatches]

I loooove rectangular watches! I think they're so classy. I really like the Tank and the Reverso but they're too pricey for me. My go-to Tank-ish alternatives are from Rotary and Lanvin (preowned).

[@robynsjp]

First wristwatch : Caroline Murat in the very early 1800s, not the Santos guy. And it was a Breguet. Very nice piece on your wrist. Yes I have a Reverso Shadow - I wear it on Christmas eve only, at the exclusion of any other watch. It is the rule. 😁

[@mpjs]

I liked that you put the Hermés H08 on this list. I'm waiting for the part 2 😀

[@josenoventa6852]

*Hermès 😉

[@j.burgess4459]

I have a Reverso small seconds with the blue sunburst dial. I had JLC engrave it in memory of my late mother, so I guess it's the one true forever-piece in my collection.They make great dress-watches with a smart-casual edge, and are a classic of Art-deco design. I understand the King who abdicated back in the 1930s (uncle of Queen Elizabeth II) was going to wear one for his coronation - but I think it ended up in the JLC museum.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Wooooahhhh!!! No way! 😱 I had no idea about Edwards and the reverso!! 😱😱😱

[@j.burgess4459]

@@BrittPearceWatches There's a Hodinkee article about it - with some interesting pictures of it. It was engraved on the back with his name and a royal crown. But I think he possibly never took delivery of it, because he abdicated.

[@carlosbillegas1089]

@@BrittPearceWatches Love you From Medellín City, Colombia South America Here the Rich people uses invicta...just imagine our Economy here Cartier and rolex Just Narcos and polítics and Maluma ...you are the best keep going

[@drewsleyy3836]

We really have the same taste Britt 😍 you hit all my favorites, even the niche Rado pick! One affordable Tank alternative that I prefer over the Longines is the Oris Rectangular series - you can find them well under 2k, their colors are lovely and the proportions are excellent

[@BrittPearceWatches]

You know, I’m kicking myself for not remembering the oris!! 🙈✨

[@JasonWilliam]

Have you checked out the Moels & Co 528? They're a relatively young microbrand and their first offering (the Swiss made 528) has won a couple of rather prestigious design awards. Worth a look!

[@c.w.9615]

The JLC comes closest for me. I'll buy one someday, but there are a few watches I aspire to own that will precede a rectangular watch purchase.

[@michaellewis6378]

For part two, I would also look at the Oris Rectangle.

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

Its Sunday….its Sunday…..its Britt Sunday 🎶 ( read with Patreon song voice) 😅🙏🏻. Theres no need in saying this again but I’ll say it…..you are the greatest KZbinr Britt 🙏🏻. Thank you for another epic video with a bunch of epic watches 😎

[@BrittPearceWatches]

😭💕 fernando! My heart cannot take how kind you are. Thank you soooo so much! I am soo glad you enjoyed this video! HAHHAHA the patreon song. That’s gone down better than I thought it would 😂💕💕💕

[@BLS5281997]

I love square and rectangular watches so much. I've never been a huge fan of round or oval watches but that's the most common shapes. Thanks so much for this video! I think the Panthere deserves an honorary mention with the Santos. It's essentially the Santos but small and dainty.

[@jamespalsson746]

The date on the Hermes looks like an afterthought. I even prefer a date at 4:30, but it can't be between two different dial surfaces.