Why this is the Santos You Want | Cartier Santos Dumont

I keep going back and forth on whether the Santos De Cartier is a sports watch, that's when I discovered the Santos Dumont, a more elegant take on the Santos that to me fully embraces what modern day Cartier represents, but with a great historical reference that dates back to the turn of the century. Let me tell you why this is actually the Santos you want!

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Continue the conversation on WatchCrunch: How is the Cartier Santos a "Sports"watch? www.watchcrunch.com/Max/posts/how-is-the-cartier-santos-a-sports-watch-2386

[@JackProzac]

I'm in Seattle too--what is your AD?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

@@JackProzac Ben bridge. Ask for David, he'll take good care of you👍

[@kartinibudiman9419]

What is Diff santos with American tank ?

[@anonimushbosh]

It’s not. But it is fkn gorgeous.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks gringa! I love your reviews and your endless self deprecating humor 🤣

[@darylatatado1115]

it caught my eyes! Elegance at its finest!

[@BrandonMenancio]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Dude I'm just trying to infuse some of that Brandon cinematic universe into my vids. Appreciate your craft and encouragement! 🙏

[@anthonysmith2982]

Well said.

[@stoneriverwatches]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

It's a great line from Cartier 👍

[@paulb9453]

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.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Absolutely, I can handle a battery change twice a decade ;)

[@sk190]

True. But I don’t service a mechanical watch until it basically stops working. My watchmaker said - repairs cost the same as a service - so wait until it breaks before servicing

[@darylegoodfellow1538]

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

[@craig2100]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Craig 👍 yeah 6 year battery life really changes the math.

[@ashleyslingers2814]

Loving the praise the dumont is getting as of late especially from the ‘fresher’ watch KZbinrs.

[@micaelsvntos]

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

[@danswatch9034]

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.

[@bryanco5920]

So so close to getting one. How are yoh after one year with the watch? The two tone one is roughly 40% higher than the stainless steel one.

[@walterzannoni]

I also bought it in steel. I also don't like rose gold, it's too similar to bronze, in real life it's very dark. I prefer yellow gold, but in general I prefer Santos Dumont in steel. It's the brightest.

[@CantBeTamed53]

I have chills, well done Mr Dumont

[@brett2396]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

That's a hell of a combo Brett👍

[@brett2396]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial definitely! I already have a BB58 and a BB36 but I’d add a Dumont for sure!

[@dwainegreen]

I concur, I’m digging the solarbeat Tank as well.

[@filipenfs]

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

[@jabrz]

Beautiful piece and really enjoying your videos .

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@HDSTACK]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Cheers 🍻. It's taken me a while to appreciate Cartier, gotta love a company that has a consistent design theme!

[@alvaroatienza4878]

Hey Max! Is it possible to put a steel strap on this Santos Dumont watch?

[@vincentteoh3936]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thank you Vincent, welcome to the channel 👍

[@johnstone8518]

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

[@topangacailah]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops! AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.

[@marcosdoyter7460]

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

[@VitanuovaQuintero]

Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the AMZWATCH’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks so much! Trying to work on better script writing

[@noelbattere1548]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Very cool Noel! Can you imagine climbing into a plane you built out of wood and getting it in the air? What a brave dandy 😉

[@kombo731]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Charles! Appreciate that 😊👍

[@jukebox1794]

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

[@donmean3178]

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

[@snowbmike]

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.

[@jramz8724]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Exactly! Quartz isn't all bad, just have to think about the type of quartz and if it fits the purpose of the watch. I still don't know what "high-autonomy" means though 😅

[@rrs1234567]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

They are so beautiful and refined 👌

[@light1531]

Also tried one and was overwhelmed. And I have a classic Reverso duo in a GT case.

[@rrs1234567]

@@light1531 Funny enough, I have a classic reverso

[@light1531]

@@rrs1234567 I am just trying to avoid duplication, but otherwise a done deal. Quartz or Piaget movement.

[@PaulMazzolapdm]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yeah it's not a bad look at all 👌

[@vjyamat6527]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial I have a 6.3 inch wrist. Should I go for large or xl? If large...should I get that or the XL Must Tank with a mechanical movement (given they cost more or less the same)? Many thanks, sir!

[@abhishekpandey3577]

@@vjyamat6527 go for xl

[@walterzannoni]

@@vjyamat6527 The Tank XL, for me, is not a tank. You can't see a second hand and a date display. No, you can't see it. Moahammed Ali wore a large :D

[@adakan1376]

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.

[@Portland_Living_Life]

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.

[@mucusofwanderhome6945]

Having both is the best decision 😀

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Lucky guy! Wish I can pull off the XL mechanical 👏

[@chrisgrieves1468]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial I reckon you could. My wrist is 6.25" and I tried one on today. I guess this style of watch says smaller is best but just as a watch it wears pretty similar to my Tudor BB58 only much thinner and hugs the wrist better. I LOVED it.

[@sensational_cellar8606]

@@chrisgrieves1468 I think the Dumont XL is aimed at average to large wrists at least. I have a 6” wrist and tried the XL but the strap was too long even on it’s shortest setting so I couldn’t even wear it without ordering a shorter strap. However, I own the Santos Medium and it fits fine on the bracelet. Congrats on your Dumont XL!

[@chrisgrieves1468]

@@sensational_cellar8606 Actually I tried the Dumont XL as a result of this video and it looks great - but It's the Santos Medium that is where my money is going when they come in (a bit scarce in these parts at present). Thanks for the congrats anyway :)

[@bradystich9758]

Best watch channel.

[@silverlakeas]

An ethereally beautiful watch.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

An Ephemeral review 😉

[@deech2086]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Jeffrey 😊. Appreciate that!

[@asagayaboy5481]

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...

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks dude! Great combo that covers most basis 👍

[@adrianobanak2824]

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:)

[@17arando]

I think a screw down crown is optional for anything not dive or otherwise water focused, but I definitely prefer it. My PRX lacks the screwdown crown, but I've inadvertently taken some trips into the water and ocean with it and never had a real worry or felt I needed to stop and get out to remove it But I think if wound up dunked into the ocean with any watch with a 50m or lower rating I'd probably be actively trying to not panic and fleeing immediately back to the boat

[@gdlife68]

Definitely on my list, really is a beautiful piece!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

These are some elegant watches 👍

[@frankpetiet4519]

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!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Good luck Frank, she's beautiful 😍

[@Jay-xr3sb]

How did it go? The santos has a nice sport vraclet but a dressy dial, it doesn't make sense. I prefer steel bracelets but this dumout is the better watch. Elegant and firmly in the dressy/stylish category.

[@TheTownWatch]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

The Santos medium will always be a classic!

[@thomasmorrison675]

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.

[@user-gu7dn9gr8f]

After getting my Rolex service (which took 8 months) for a simple service and a new new crown. I got my watch back that had no issues with time to it being rolled back hourssss after just 2 weeks. After that experience I’m not with automatic movement and am sold on quartz for starters you can’t beat the accuracy and maintenance. From geeking out automatic movements are overrated.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

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!

[@luvwatchesusa8333]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Oh that's a big boy! Enjoy it 👍

[@milanchristi7939]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Milan! I'm definitely part of the dandy club here 🤣

[@carpe-diem-studio]

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

[@benficaM8888]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yeah I was surprised they just had them in the case!

[@anthonysmith2982]

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?..

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

The XL should be a good fit on you 👍

[@Peter-Alexander]

Great video! The Santos Dumont is a beauty.

[@mchu7371]

glad i came across your channel. keep doing your thang

[@alialghoul9459]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

They are so damn classy

[@DC-sk1vk]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Haha, I appreciate you so much 😂

[@jmbaug1229]

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 😀)...

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

They actually did make a special edition with breguet hands!

[@raglm]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yep, just get enough scratchs so they balance each other out 😆

[@lexus0829]

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..

[@rogeliogarza2447]

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

[@kurtkomaromi3690]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Kurt! Me too 😉

[@Lonjezo_Kankhulungo]

i would absolutely love if this had an interchangeable bracelet option... just for choice. its still lovely the way it is

[@almaknoester4260]

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

[@MinuteMon]

“ 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 😎

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thanks Derek, there's a Santos for everyone 😉

[@Kbo513]

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

[@Thescintest01]

Luxurious!!! Wow

[@h0llyw00dhoward7]

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.

[@jlyutiup]

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?

[@nintendokings]

“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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yep, I'm gonna take up some polo lessons 😉

[@jberry1979]

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.

[@paulojpcarvalho74]

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.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Great choice Paulo! Love the hands on those 👍

[@paulojpcarvalho74]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial thanks for making this video. I asked you! I am very greatly.

[@fredrikdahl-vl5jk]

Which size are u wearing 4.14 minutes in the video?

[@chongjiunkit3901]

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?

[@BobLorrimer]

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.

[@user-gu7dn9gr8f]

How so? They both create time, one of them is way more accurate and less maintenance than the other.

[@MightyMonk360]

Great review, great commentaries !

[@stuartlloyd-jones9583]

I have just purchased the santos chronograph adlc bezel. What do you think about this particular model. ty

[@salmana4239]

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

[@lengx.9798]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Will do 😁👍. Thanks

[@dentalgold3067]

Hi WatchCrunch. How do you feel the small size for men ? looking for classic Cartier size.

[@kw-bb9nl]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Oh that would be magic 👌

[@danielwilliams2467]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Daniel, that was lent by a buddy who has a "relationship" with the AD. I can't get one either 😅

[@danielwilliams2467]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial too bad. I’ve been itching for this one. Hopefully my patience will pay off. Thanks for the reply. Keep the great content coming!

[@sallysbananenrepublik3740]

I think the small one look way better!😮

[@trinity3422]

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

[@morganthedruid1]

The small version was perfect on your wrist, much as Panerai are supposed to look big on your wrist I always see Cartier as a small watch purposely designed to look elegant. If I could add a design suggestion to make it look even classier I would add a date, a cyclops and a helium escape valve.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yeah Morgan you nailed something I've noticed. The small cartiers have better dial spacing, with the bigger ones leaving more unsightly empty space between the numerals and the center of the dial 👍

[@morganthedruid1]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial and your thoughts on the helium escape valve? 😂

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

@@morganthedruid1 Morgan's in the mood to troll 😁

[@briandejong3443]

How long will it last a quartz movement? Can you pass it on to you children or will it be over for the watch? Just a watch beginner here

[@YasinD95]

Hi, is there a budget alternative for this watch?

[@essmgirls]

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

[@Vertical_Gotham]

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

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

It's really not bad eh?

[@lupodisol]

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

[@maomao180]

6:36 I find it funny how a small watch look can be deemed comical, a large watch is easily more comical looking to me. Small watch look screams elegance.

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Yeah, I think it's more the thin strap that feels weird, I love small watches 👌

[@superneverover]

Agree. Think the small version looks better on you tho.

[@johnthegreek5836]

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

[@evilganome]

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.

[@tyjones01]

I believe it was for playing polo (on horses) to avoid hard knocks :-).

[@thisWatch]

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?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Don't think these have a bracelet option.. Yet

[@nathanzhong3626]

Love the opening haha😂

[@Simontuekaer]

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🤔

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

You are right, medium is no date

[@The_Uni85]

Do you prefer this one before the tank solarbeat?

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

Just in time! 🙌 Time for some coffee

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Good morning!

[@ToolwatchBoutique]

@@WatchCrunchOfficial Wellll… it’s 4 PM now in central Europe 😄

[@stanislas4990]

Excellent review of a beautiful watch. I think the Cartier Santos-Dumont is much more a dress watch rather than a sport watch. An automatic or mechanical movement is still better than a quartz movement for a luxury watch, no?

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

For sure and I really hope they do both for the Dumont. I will be first in line 👍

[@allenmoss9111]

im confused..i see two different sizes watches...what is the case size of both?

[@runbho710]

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

[@MohamedCharhbiliTv]

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

[@TheUlyssesornelas]

Which one looks better on the wrist? The large or mid size?

[@iAPX432]

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.

[@Alenagracediaz]

Great video Max!!

[@WatchCrunchOfficial]

Thank you Alena! Appreciate you 🙏

[@jackfranklin3225]

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