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JodyHighroller · 23 January 2021, 12:58 AM

Just FYI, when Cartier brought US ADs back into their network a few years ago they told the ADs absolutely no discounts on their timepieces as it would be undercutting their official boutiques. YMMV especially globally.

wooly · 23 January 2021, 05:48 AM

Tried on a large in a different dial/bezel config and actually really like it. Must be the darker dial that makes the watch feel smaller.

jpwv · 23 January 2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wooly

Went to my local shop and tried on the WSSA0018. Was thinking that the medium would fit my 6.7 inch wrists better but surprisingly the medium looked pretty small to me. Can I get your opinion on how you think the large fits? Thanks.

I have a big pilot which most think is too large and in general like larger watches, but this does look big on your wrist. Maybe it looks larger since you are clinching your fist.

jpwv · 23 January 2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wooly

Tried on a large in a different dial/bezel config and actually really like it. Must be the darker dial that makes the watch feel smaller.

this one looks fine though. The distance of the photo matters as well.

wooly · 23 January 2021, 09:25 AM

Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

JakeK · 23 January 2021, 10:27 AM

Love it! Wear it well!

Benzsiam · 23 January 2021, 10:31 AM

Both sizes look good to me, which one you like more just takes that one.

scarlet knight · 23 January 2021, 10:32 AM

Looks great! I do agree that the black looks smaller than the white.

BigBoy17 · 23 January 2021, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooly

Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

Yea that color change makes it look smaller then the original you tried on. Looks great. Enjoy it

watchbobby · 23 January 2021, 01:13 PM

For what it's worth, I's go with the medium. But it's your wrist and your watch.

I just googled the Cartier Santos and there are some interesting articles which talk about the large vs. medium. There's a notable difference in size between the two, especially in the thickness of each. Also a lot of photos. Might be a good idea to read these over before making your choice.

Shibata · 23 January 2021, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooly

Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

Congrats!! It looks great. Wear it well.

DCheeta · 23 January 2021, 07:35 PM

Congrats! What a f’ing awesome watch! And talk about heritage - that’s basically the descendent of the first pilot watch ever made, and possibly the first wrist-borne time piece on general.

Great choice!

illiguy · 23 January 2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dcheeta

congrats! What a f’ing awesome watch! And talk about heritage - that’s basically the descendent of the first pilot watch ever made, and possibly the first wrist-borne time piece on general.

Great choice!

+1

gnuyork · 23 January 2021, 10:16 PM

I would have chosen the medium, but you are right, the black dial give the appearance of wearing smaller than the lighter dial. I think this is true of many watches in general.

Cartier has never been on my radar, but I watched the Hodinkee video where all the employees zoom chatted their most worn watch for the year, there were quite a few that had the Santos, and it made me take notice. I like it.

Congrats on your new Santos. Looks great!

11b1p · 24 January 2021, 09:52 AM

I’m all for that medium.

subtona · 24 January 2021, 10:00 AM

prefer the medium for its size and no date.

the integration of the bracelet lends the watch to being suitable at the smaller size imho.

ap1 · 24 January 2021, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooly

Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

You picked awesome. Congrats. I will say they need these other dials in the medium size too. They have the classic in medium and the fun stuff in large

Shibata · 24 January 2021, 02:15 PM

I went and tried on both the large and medium today. It's a tough choice. I have a 7" wrist and I can definitely go either way. Looking down at them on my wrist I preferred the large. Looking at them in the mirror I preferred the medium. I was expecting it to be any easy choice once seeing them in the flesh. As of now I am leaning toward the medium.

Ceaiu · 24 January 2021, 09:45 PM

Medium looks much better IMHO.

Phooi · 25 January 2021, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooly

Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

I was pretty set on going with the white dial but this version looks better than I thought.

Were you able to get a discount?

Congrats on a great purchase!

cuibono · 25 January 2021, 11:27 AM

Mine says hi

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Ensign · 26 January 2021, 04:24 AM

I may be in the minority, but even the medium looks too big.

Dino944 · 26 January 2021, 06:52 AM

Looks great! Congrats and enjoy it!

wooly · 26 January 2021, 12:22 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I’ve worn the Santos every day since I picked it up. One thing I really like is the bezel and dial combo. Sportier than the white in my opinion. One other note is I think the adlc coating on the bezel makes it far more scratch resistant than the high polish which is a common complaint / comment you hear. Overall - love it.

Cheers.

SS Oyster · 20 February 2021, 03:03 PM

I think it looks plenty big on you.

I tried the large chrono and medium time only on today - I have a 7.5” wrist. The chrono felt like the right size, but only comes on a flimsy rubber strap (very disappointed), which rolled up as I attempted to fit it over my hand to try it on.

The medium time/date Santos looked a lot better and the bracelet felt well built and easy to try on. I have thought many watches like a Rolex Daytona feel too small for my wrist, but this Santos medium did not feel too small, even on my larger wrist.

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wooly · 20 February 2021, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I think it looks plenty big on you.

I tried the large chrono and medium time only on today - I have a 7.5” wrist. The chrono felt like the right size, but only comes on a flimsy rubber strap (very disappointed), which rolled up as I attempted to fit it over my hand to try it on.

The medium time/date Santos looked a lot better and the bracelet felt well built and easy to try on. I have thought many watches like a Rolex Daytona feel too small for my wrist, but this Santos medium did not feel too small, even on my larger wrist.

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As a clarification, I have that adlc Santos and it’s a “large”not a medium. They don’t make that in a medium with the adlc bezel. The silver dial in medium comes without a date.

I think they both look good on you.

23 January 2021, 10:31 AM	#37
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24 January 2021, 10:00 AM	#46
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	prefer the medium for its size and no date. the integration of the bracelet lends the watch to being suitable at the smaller size imho. __________________

20 February 2021, 03:03 PM	#55
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Cartier Santos size opinion I think it looks plenty big on you. I tried the large chrono and medium time only on today - I have a 7.5” wrist. The chrono felt like the right size, but only comes on a flimsy rubber strap (very disappointed), which rolled up as I attempted to fit it over my hand to try it on. The medium time/date Santos looked a lot better and the bracelet felt well built and easy to try on. I have thought many watches like a Rolex Daytona feel too small for my wrist, but this Santos medium did not feel too small, even on my larger wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2021, 12:58 AM	#31
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Just FYI, when Cartier brought US ADs back into their network a few years ago they told the ADs absolutely no discounts on their timepieces as it would be undercutting their official boutiques. YMMV especially globally.

23 January 2021, 05:48 AM	#32
wooly 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 394	Tried on a large in a different dial/bezel config and actually really like it. Must be the darker dial that makes the watch feel smaller.

23 January 2021, 09:25 AM	#35
wooly 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 394	Well, pulled the trigger on the WSSA0037. I tried on a few mediums (SS and TT) and this one and just really liked it. AD was great too. Thanks for all of the opinions. Enjoy the weekend!

23 January 2021, 10:27 AM	#36
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Love it! Wear it well!

23 January 2021, 10:32 AM	#38
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	Looks great! I do agree that the black looks smaller than the white.

23 January 2021, 01:13 PM	#40
watchbobby "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Bob Location: Missouri Watch: All of them Posts: 105	For what it's worth, I's go with the medium. But it's your wrist and your watch. I just googled the Cartier Santos and there are some interesting articles which talk about the large vs. medium. There's a notable difference in size between the two, especially in the thickness of each. Also a lot of photos. Might be a good idea to read these over before making your choice.

23 January 2021, 07:35 PM	#42
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Congrats! What a f’ing awesome watch! And talk about heritage - that’s basically the descendent of the first pilot watch ever made, and possibly the first wrist-borne time piece on general. Great choice!

23 January 2021, 10:16 PM	#44
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,248	I would have chosen the medium, but you are right, the black dial give the appearance of wearing smaller than the lighter dial. I think this is true of many watches in general. Cartier has never been on my radar, but I watched the Hodinkee video where all the employees zoom chatted their most worn watch for the year, there were quite a few that had the Santos, and it made me take notice. I like it. Congrats on your new Santos. Looks great!

24 January 2021, 09:52 AM	#45
11b1p 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 253	I’m all for that medium.

24 January 2021, 02:15 PM	#48
Shibata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bob Location: New York Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 131	I went and tried on both the large and medium today. It's a tough choice. I have a 7" wrist and I can definitely go either way. Looking down at them on my wrist I preferred the large. Looking at them in the mirror I preferred the medium. I was expecting it to be any easy choice once seeing them in the flesh. As of now I am leaning toward the medium.

24 January 2021, 09:45 PM	#49
Ceaiu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Marius Location: Europe Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 96	Medium looks much better IMHO.

25 January 2021, 11:27 AM	#51
cuibono "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa, Canada Watch: SS SkyD Posts: 564	Mine says hi Sent from my SM-G965W using Tapatalk

26 January 2021, 04:24 AM	#52
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 712	I may be in the minority, but even the medium looks too big.

26 January 2021, 06:52 AM	#53
Dino944 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Batman, Kermit Posts: 1,072	Looks great! Congrats and enjoy it!

26 January 2021, 12:22 PM	#54
wooly 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 394	Thanks for all the comments. I’ve worn the Santos every day since I picked it up. One thing I really like is the bezel and dial combo. Sportier than the white in my opinion. One other note is I think the adlc coating on the bezel makes it far more scratch resistant than the high polish which is a common complaint / comment you hear. Overall - love it. Cheers.

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