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Screwly · 18 July 2021, 04:42 AM

So been pondering this one for my next watch. I’m leaning towards the medium because I will use this as mainly a dressy watch and the large is really large! I usually love the date function but I won’t be wearing this on a daily basis, so I don’t think it would bother me as much. What are your thoughts and any suggestions from current owners would be appreciated. Thanks as usual!

subtona · 18 July 2021, 04:46 AM

Medium for fit and lack of poorly executed and unnecessary date window.

KBM · 18 July 2021, 04:52 AM

From the pictures, I think the medium looks better on you.

K12123 · 18 July 2021, 05:15 AM

Medium, not even close!

dannyp · 18 July 2021, 06:14 AM

The "medium" should really be the large; that's a watch that, IMO, just didn't scale up very well. It was meant to be sleek, not chunky.

I've actually taken a liking to my wife's sidelined "old" Santos (the 29mm) and am considering wearing occasionally. I'm totally comfortable with the idea of wearing my wife's watch. I'm less comfortable about wearing a quartz watch.

That, or maybe slightly larger, is the size a Santos should be, IMO. Even the medium version strikes me as a bit thick...

rockdrock · 18 July 2021, 06:34 AM

Whichever you like but the medium looks better and more comfortable.

enjoythemusic · 18 July 2021, 06:51 AM

Medium... 100%.

EEpro · 18 July 2021, 06:53 AM

Medium. Mismatched white date wheel is hard for me. I'd rather have opposite / didn't try than pretty close.

1968scode · 18 July 2021, 07:05 AM

Medium fits you better IMO.

winst · 18 July 2021, 07:16 AM

Medium for the win.

Screwly · 18 July 2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

The "medium" should really be the large; that's a watch that, IMO, just didn't scale up very well. It was meant to be sleek, not chunky.

I've actually taken a liking to my wife's sidelined "old" Santos (the 29mm) and am considering wearing occasionally. I'm totally comfortable with the idea of wearing my wife's watch. I'm less comfortable about wearing a quartz watch.

That, or maybe slightly larger, is the size a Santos should be, IMO. Even the medium version strikes me as a bit thick...

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Originally Posted by winst

Medium for the win.

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Medium... 100%.

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Originally Posted by KBM

From the pictures, I think the medium looks better on you.

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Medium. Mismatched white date wheel is hard for me. I'd rather have opposite / didn't try than pretty close.

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Originally Posted by K12123

Medium, not even close!

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Originally Posted by subtona

Medium for fit and lack of poorly executed and unnecessary date window.

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Originally Posted by 1968scode

Medium fits you better IMO.

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Originally Posted by rockdrock

Whichever you like but the medium looks better and more comfortable.

Thanks for the feedback! I’m agreeing with everyone

vman · 18 July 2021, 08:33 AM

Medium for the dress watch. No contest. By the way, I am in the same boat. 7.25" wrist and the large is too large to be dress. If I ever get it, it'll be a medium. 18K hopefully ;)

TimeAZ · 18 July 2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

medium for fit and lack of poorly executed and unnecessary date window.

+1

moting · 18 July 2021, 07:51 PM

+1 for Medium

Screwly · 19 July 2021, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

+1

Going to try on both again this week at my AD. Seems like the majority of the Internet forums are saying the medium is a more classic fit. Didn’t realize how many people hate the date window on it lmao

Seaswirl · 19 July 2021, 03:16 AM

FWIW, I went with the large blue. No problem with the size and love this watch.

Dino944 · 20 July 2021, 07:29 AM

The medium seems to fit you better. I could have gone with the large or the medium. I chose the large Santos with blue dial. I didn't mind the date window as much on the blue dial, and it also gave me the option of adding the rubber strap from the ADLC Santos.

Eighth Fret · 20 July 2021, 08:09 AM

+1 for medium

GST15 · 20 July 2021, 09:30 AM

I choose the large on my 7" wrist. The medium just felt a bit small to me. Matter of preference. Love the watch!

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youthagainsttt · 20 July 2021, 09:57 AM

I also got a Large Blue but to me its just right, even on the touch small for me. And I've only got a 6.75 wrist but (some have said) I have popeye-esque forearms

hbu · 20 July 2021, 11:55 AM

Medium looks better on you.

Screwly · 21 July 2021, 07:21 AM

I think the two sizes are both great and depends on what you are looking for in a watch. The medium is good for the classy dressy look, and the large looks great for a large steel sports watch. Both beautiful!

jpwv · 21 July 2021, 07:35 AM

Medium

jenniferjanef · 21 July 2021, 11:04 PM

Really depends on you need a date or not .. the large is actually not that big of a watch IRL.. similar size as a Submariner and thinner more elegant and the curved case back gives a perfect fit too. I went for the large size for the date and more clarity (my eyes are not as sharp nowadays).

Oxfordian · 22 July 2021, 12:10 AM

Tried the large on yesterday and it looked good, even my wife who dislikes any watch that isn’t round decided that it was a good look and fit on me.

zab · 22 July 2021, 12:13 AM

Medium all the way

jenniferjanef · 22 July 2021, 05:47 AM

If you buying full gold or half gold, go for mid size.. large size for SS.. more sporty for daily wear.

DVR · 23 July 2021, 01:40 AM

On your wrist definitely the large.
You'll regret getting the medium.

You show us close up wrist shots. Most people can't seem to understand that this gives a deceiving perspective. In reality I am 100% sure the large looks like the medium picture you posted on your wrist.

Always take/use mirror pictures if you are soliciting people's advice regarding size.

ducatiti · 25 July 2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DVR

On your wrist definitely the large.
You'll regret getting the medium.

You show us close up wrist shots. Most people can't seem to understand that this gives a deceiving perspective. In reality I am 100% sure the large looks like the medium picture you posted on your wrist.

Always take/use mirror pictures if you are soliciting people's advice regarding size.

Totally agree DVR.. Santos seem to be look larger on pictures while wearing.

Justindo · 25 July 2021, 03:22 PM

The medium is my choice due to the more classic size and the lack of a date. On your wrist I also think the medium looks much better.

18 July 2021, 04:42 AM	#1
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Medium or large Cartier Santos So been pondering this one for my next watch. I’m leaning towards the medium because I will use this as mainly a dressy watch and the large is really large! I usually love the date function but I won’t be wearing this on a daily basis, so I don’t think it would bother me as much. What are your thoughts and any suggestions from current owners would be appreciated. Thanks as usual! __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

18 July 2021, 04:46 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Medium for fit and lack of poorly executed and unnecessary date window. __________________

18 July 2021, 06:51 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Medium... 100%. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 July 2021, 06:53 AM	#8
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,084	Medium. Mismatched white date wheel is hard for me. I'd rather have opposite / didn't try than pretty close. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

18 July 2021, 08:33 AM	#12
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Medium for the dress watch. No contest. By the way, I am in the same boat. 7.25" wrist and the large is too large to be dress. If I ever get it, it'll be a medium. 18K hopefully ;) __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

18 July 2021, 04:52 AM	#3
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	From the pictures, I think the medium looks better on you.

18 July 2021, 05:15 AM	#4
K12123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: United States Posts: 260	Medium, not even close!

18 July 2021, 06:14 AM	#5
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	The "medium" should really be the large; that's a watch that, IMO, just didn't scale up very well. It was meant to be sleek, not chunky. I've actually taken a liking to my wife's sidelined "old" Santos (the 29mm) and am considering wearing occasionally. I'm totally comfortable with the idea of wearing my wife's watch. I'm less comfortable about wearing a quartz watch. That, or maybe slightly larger, is the size a Santos should be, IMO. Even the medium version strikes me as a bit thick...

18 July 2021, 06:34 AM	#6
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Whichever you like but the medium looks better and more comfortable.

18 July 2021, 07:05 AM	#9
1968scode 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Washington, DC Watch: ♛ 116710LN Posts: 505	Medium fits you better IMO.

18 July 2021, 07:16 AM	#10
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,475	Medium for the win.

18 July 2021, 07:51 PM	#14
moting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Watch: addict Posts: 331	+1 for Medium

19 July 2021, 03:16 AM	#16
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	FWIW, I went with the large blue. No problem with the size and love this watch.

20 July 2021, 07:29 AM	#17
Dino944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Batman, Kermit Posts: 1,067	The medium seems to fit you better. I could have gone with the large or the medium. I chose the large Santos with blue dial. I didn't mind the date window as much on the blue dial, and it also gave me the option of adding the rubber strap from the ADLC Santos.

20 July 2021, 08:09 AM	#18
Eighth Fret "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 32	+1 for medium

20 July 2021, 09:30 AM	#19
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,844	I choose the large on my 7" wrist. The medium just felt a bit small to me. Matter of preference. Love the watch! IMG_4834.jpeg

20 July 2021, 09:57 AM	#20
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,038	I also got a Large Blue but to me its just right, even on the touch small for me. And I've only got a 6.75 wrist but (some have said) I have popeye-esque forearms

20 July 2021, 11:55 AM	#21
hbu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 49	Medium looks better on you.

21 July 2021, 07:21 AM	#22
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	I think the two sizes are both great and depends on what you are looking for in a watch. The medium is good for the classy dressy look, and the large looks great for a large steel sports watch. Both beautiful! __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

21 July 2021, 07:35 AM	#23
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	Medium

21 July 2021, 11:04 PM	#24
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	Really depends on you need a date or not .. the large is actually not that big of a watch IRL.. similar size as a Submariner and thinner more elegant and the curved case back gives a perfect fit too. I went for the large size for the date and more clarity (my eyes are not as sharp nowadays).

22 July 2021, 12:10 AM	#25
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	Tried the large on yesterday and it looked good, even my wife who dislikes any watch that isn’t round decided that it was a good look and fit on me. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

22 July 2021, 12:13 AM	#26
zab "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Montreal Posts: 108	Medium all the way

22 July 2021, 05:47 AM	#27
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	If you buying full gold or half gold, go for mid size.. large size for SS.. more sporty for daily wear.

23 July 2021, 01:40 AM	#28
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,845	On your wrist definitely the large. You'll regret getting the medium. You show us close up wrist shots. Most people can't seem to understand that this gives a deceiving perspective. In reality I am 100% sure the large looks like the medium picture you posted on your wrist. Always take/use mirror pictures if you are soliciting people's advice regarding size. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

25 July 2021, 03:22 PM	#30
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	The medium is my choice due to the more classic size and the lack of a date. On your wrist I also think the medium looks much better.

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