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fromtoronto · 22 May 2023, 01:38 PM

My daughter (21 yrs old) is graduating from university in June, 2023. Wife and I like to get her a medium Cartier Santos. We are not sure which is a better option - stainless steel or two tones? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.

(Just a side note, we waited for over 1 year for a Rolex 36 DJ two tones and the AD still tells us that she does not any available for sale.)

tedo · 22 May 2023, 01:41 PM

First of all, would take the Santos first any day of the week; second, for your daughter I would choose two tone or all gold, or the blue dial if they have in medium. But not the newer models with the colored bezels.

pendlepants · 22 May 2023, 01:48 PM

I think it probably ought to come down to her color preference with other jewelry, but personally I think the two tone is the most flexible option and looks stunning.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 22 May 2023, 02:21 PM

Though I am not a fan of two gone watches myself… for women I do think that it’s a good option because it can be paired with other jewelry and accessories.

RoRoRo · 22 May 2023, 03:37 PM

Whist Santos is a beautiful watch, I have one. The Panthere is really popular for ladies at the moment. Have you considered that as an option.

danwang0520 · 22 May 2023, 04:26 PM

I think two-tone would be better for female, in general....

1William · 22 May 2023, 09:46 PM

I would go SS. Matches a lot of things and with a white dial it has a neutral color. Why not go shopping and let her pick?

samson66 · 22 May 2023, 11:27 PM

I think the TT would be a more "special" watch to give her. However, the flip side is a TT may get worn less than an all steel version since she may hesitate to wear a TT in casual situations.

In the end I still think TT is a better way to celebrate her graduation.

MichelleP · 23 May 2023, 02:06 AM

As a woman, I would go with steel and white dial. It is the one I have.

-dustin · 23 May 2023, 02:29 AM

my wife prefers the steel over 2-tone.

she also prefers white dial over blue. says it's easier to read.

Kinnakeet · 23 May 2023, 02:33 AM

Either way it’s a wonderful gift and nice to see something different than a Rolex.

A little know fact is that Cartier used a higher grade steel than Rolex uses but only on their TT watches. The YG screws look very nice in the SS bracelet of the TT model.

Congratulations to you both.

bullies · 23 May 2023, 02:36 AM

Both would look great and timeless, but I'll vote two tone

huncho · 23 May 2023, 03:43 AM

if she really wants a DJ, go grey and get one since it'll be roughly the same price as msrp

if she wants a cartier, my advice is to get her to pick. i imagine two tone is more popular among females but also as someone mentioned, the panthere is hot now

so my advice is pretty much to let her pick, imo that way it'll be more meaningful for her

AHG · 23 May 2023, 03:43 AM

Two-tone. Santos works so well in two-tone. Much better than most watches. I also think a girl will appreciate the touch of gold.

fromtoronto · 23 May 2023, 04:30 AM

You guys/gals are awesome. Thank you for your input. Will post a pick when the watch is on her wrist. :-)

GoingPlaces · 23 May 2023, 05:01 AM

Classic Santos = two tone.

Kinnakeet · 23 May 2023, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Classic Santos = two tone.

That is why my husband went with TT for his Santos. He’s more of a WG guy so I was surprised. But as someone mentioned, TT works well with the Santos.

Calatrava r · 23 May 2023, 05:25 AM

Another vote for two tone.

In-N-Out · 31 May 2023, 07:24 PM

If TT santos is good enough for the new CEO of Waystar, then it’s good enough for your daughter.

buddenfan · 1 June 2023, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromtoronto

My daughter (21 yrs old) is graduating from university in June, 2023. Wife and I like to get her a medium Cartier Santos. We are not sure which is a better option - stainless steel or two tones? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you.

(Just a side note, we waited for over 1 year for a Rolex 36 DJ two tones and the AD still tells us that she does not any available for sale.)

I would get a vintage 80's santos carree or galbee...

https://www.chrono24.com/cartier/car...id28680055.htm

Calatrava r · 1 June 2023, 03:34 AM

I inquired with an AD about a Rolex DJ 36 TT over a year ago and have heard nothing. Amazing, as these sat in cases for years just a few years ago with the SS craze. Hopefully, it will be easier to get the TT Santos, if you want one.

sambb · 4 June 2023, 12:51 AM

Two tone is now the classic for this watch. Dresses up very well and looks great. The ss version is popular now and also a classic but the TT is very nice

WantBlue15202 · 6 June 2023, 03:52 AM

Do you know if she likes larger watches? I wouldn't let opinions from this forum be the main influence for your decision.

Is a Panthere or Tank out of the question? For nonWIS quartz watches are more sensible for long term wear/use/maintenance.

22 May 2023, 01:38 PM	#1
fromtoronto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: toronto Posts: 13	Cartier Santos - Steel or Two Tones My daughter (21 yrs old) is graduating from university in June, 2023. Wife and I like to get her a medium Cartier Santos. We are not sure which is a better option - stainless steel or two tones? Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thank you. (Just a side note, we waited for over 1 year for a Rolex 36 DJ two tones and the AD still tells us that she does not any available for sale.)

22 May 2023, 01:41 PM	#2
tedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 467	First of all, would take the Santos first any day of the week; second, for your daughter I would choose two tone or all gold, or the blue dial if they have in medium. But not the newer models with the colored bezels. __________________ Both past and present … Santos de Cartier • Hublot BB • Panerai Luminor • Patek Calatrava • AP Royal Oak • Omega • Hermès • Breitling • Rolex • IWC Schaffhausen • TAG Heuer • Doxa

23 May 2023, 02:36 AM	#12
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,431	Both would look great and timeless, but I'll vote two tone __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

6 June 2023, 03:52 AM	#23
WantBlue15202 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 163	Do you know if she likes larger watches? I wouldn't let opinions from this forum be the main influence for your decision. Is a Panthere or Tank out of the question? For nonWIS quartz watches are more sensible for long term wear/use/maintenance. __________________ El Primero 1969 \| 126710BLNR \| SBGX263 \| 1050.010 \| M79830

22 May 2023, 01:48 PM	#3
pendlepants 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: United States Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 104	I think it probably ought to come down to her color preference with other jewelry, but personally I think the two tone is the most flexible option and looks stunning.

22 May 2023, 02:21 PM	#4
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,623	Though I am not a fan of two gone watches myself… for women I do think that it’s a good option because it can be paired with other jewelry and accessories.

22 May 2023, 03:37 PM	#5
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 786	Whist Santos is a beautiful watch, I have one. The Panthere is really popular for ladies at the moment. Have you considered that as an option.

22 May 2023, 04:26 PM	#6
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	I think two-tone would be better for female, in general....

22 May 2023, 09:46 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,731	I would go SS. Matches a lot of things and with a white dial it has a neutral color. Why not go shopping and let her pick?

22 May 2023, 11:27 PM	#8
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,903	I think the TT would be a more "special" watch to give her. However, the flip side is a TT may get worn less than an all steel version since she may hesitate to wear a TT in casual situations. In the end I still think TT is a better way to celebrate her graduation.

23 May 2023, 02:06 AM	#9
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,105	As a woman, I would go with steel and white dial. It is the one I have.

23 May 2023, 02:29 AM	#10
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,571	my wife prefers the steel over 2-tone. she also prefers white dial over blue. says it's easier to read.

23 May 2023, 02:33 AM	#11
Kinnakeet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Michelle Location: Canada/Florida Watch: WG Breguet Typexx Posts: 2,683	Either way it’s a wonderful gift and nice to see something different than a Rolex. A little know fact is that Cartier used a higher grade steel than Rolex uses but only on their TT watches. The YG screws look very nice in the SS bracelet of the TT model. Congratulations to you both.

23 May 2023, 03:43 AM	#13
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	if she really wants a DJ, go grey and get one since it'll be roughly the same price as msrp if she wants a cartier, my advice is to get her to pick. i imagine two tone is more popular among females but also as someone mentioned, the panthere is hot now so my advice is pretty much to let her pick, imo that way it'll be more meaningful for her

23 May 2023, 03:43 AM	#14
AHG "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250	Two-tone. Santos works so well in two-tone. Much better than most watches. I also think a girl will appreciate the touch of gold.

23 May 2023, 04:30 AM	#15
fromtoronto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: toronto Posts: 13	You guys/gals are awesome. Thank you for your input. Will post a pick when the watch is on her wrist. :-)

23 May 2023, 05:01 AM	#16
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Classic Santos = two tone.

23 May 2023, 05:25 AM	#18
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	Another vote for two tone.

31 May 2023, 07:24 PM	#19
In-N-Out "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 604	If TT santos is good enough for the new CEO of Waystar, then it’s good enough for your daughter.

1 June 2023, 03:34 AM	#21
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	I inquired with an AD about a Rolex DJ 36 TT over a year ago and have heard nothing. Amazing, as these sat in cases for years just a few years ago with the SS craze. Hopefully, it will be easier to get the TT Santos, if you want one.

4 June 2023, 12:51 AM	#22
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,287	Two tone is now the classic for this watch. Dresses up very well and looks great. The ss version is popular now and also a classic but the TT is very nice

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