![]() As mentioned before, the new Santos features the same rectangular case shape as its predecessors, but this time, the case is a lot curvier than before. In particular the design of the case and the dial. Moving on from the average movement to the main selling point of the watch. A Short History Lesson Image credits: Cartier And this is exactly what draws me and many other collectors to it. The design and the built quality just are superb and can easily keep up with the likes of Rolex and Co. I think that reviving the Santos, was one of Cartier’s smartest moves in the past few years. Unfortunately, due to its price tag of around $35,000, this solid gold watch will certainly not be mine in the near future. Ranging from the classic stainless-steel model all the way to the 18k solid yellow gold Santos, which I’m personally a big fan of. The Cartier Santos is currently available in a variant of different colors and metals. Also, the quick-change system lets you change from bracelet to leather strap and back, in a very short time. Equipped with the Cartier SmartLink system, you can now easily remove and add links, making it easier to adjust the length of the bracelet to your individual wrist size. But looking pretty is not all the bracelet can do. And I have to say, the bracelet looks gorgeous! The brushed links with the polished exposed screws just look so classy. Every watch comes with one extra strap, so you have the choice between the polished stainless-steel bracelet or a leather strap. One of the coolest details on the new Cartier Santos has to be the bracelet. Inside the beautifully polished case beats the Cartier caliber 1847 MC, a basic 3-hand, 42-hour power reserve, in-house developed and produced movement. But I think that’s quite subjective since you cannot really tell with rectangular watches. According to Hodinkee, whose journalists got their hands on this Watch, the medium-sized model wears like a 39mm watch, while the larger one wears more like a 42mm watch. The medium model measures 35.1mm x 41.9mm, while the larger one comes in at 39.8mm x 47.5mm. Cartier offers the watch in two different sizes, one in medium and one in large. The new Cartier Santos features the same rectangular case shape as its predecessors, but this time, the case is a lot curvier than before. The revamped icon (yes, I use this word too often, but this watch genuinely deserves it) was and still is a success on many levels. Unveiled at the SIHH 2018, the modernized version of the Santos Cartier quickly managed to gain traction and respect within the watch community. And the numbers of sold watches and the positive resonance from watch enthusiasts and connoisseurs from all over the world confirm this hypothesis.” A Quick Take For The Busy Enthusiast “I think reviving the Santos was one of Cartier’s smartest moves in the past few years. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |