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Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2SA0016

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
35.1mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$12,900
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold is the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold ($17,700) — square case and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Tissot PRX Gold at $2,175 (vs $12,900 for the Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0021 Automatic is the standout microbrand take — square case and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the NOMOS Glashütte Lux white gold ($27,500) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0021 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0021

Specht & Söhne SP0021 Automatic

8 variants · Ref. SP0021A1
34mm·Automatic
$175MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Marloe Watch Company Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)
Marloe Watch Companymicro

Astro - Valentina (Seconds Stock)

7 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
March LA.B AM2 Slim Automatique
March LA.Bmicro
AM2 Slim Automatique Black

AM2 Slim Automatique

7 variants
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,945MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Artefkt Artefkt Field Watch
Artefktmicro
Versa XC

Artefkt Field Watch

4 variants · Ref. VXC005
36mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0011

Specht & Söhne SP0011 Quartz

8 variants · Ref. SP0011Q1
34mm·Quartz
$134MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
March LA.B AM2 XS Mécanique
March LA.Bmicro
AM2 XS Mécanique Grall

AM2 XS Mécanique

3 variants
32mm·Manual
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Slow Watches Mo
Slow Watchesmicro

Mo

8 variants
34mm·Quartz·100m WR
$319MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Robot Watches AURA SUNRAY
Robot Watchesmicro

AURA SUNRAY

 
39mm·Automatic
$3,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
BERNY BERNY-Women Quartz Square Watch-2785L
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Women Quartz Square Watch-2785L

6 variants
33mm·Quartz
$64MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
March LA.B AM2 Automatique
March LA.Bmicro
AM2 Automatique Black

AM2 Automatique

4 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,945MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0037 Automatic
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0037

Specht & Söhne SP0037 Automatic

3 variants · Ref. SP0037A1
37mm·Automatic
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Makydo Contour
Makydomicro

Contour

6 variants
37mm·Automatic
$485MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0139
31.4mm·Manual
$17,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
NOMOS Glashütte Tetra gold 27
NOMOS Glashütte

Tetra gold 27

2 variants · Tetra
27.5mm·Manual
$12,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2SA0046
31.4mm·Quartz
$7,350MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BRS-92 ROSE GOLD
Bell & Ross
Other

BRS-92 ROSE GOLD

Ref. 10762348527883
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$13,932MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Aoigaoka Waterfall
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai Aoigaoka Waterfall

 
27.4mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthère de Cartier Small Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Panthère de Cartier Small Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2PN0018
23mm·Quartz
$10,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater

 
34.4mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD
Bell & Ross

BR 03-90 ROSE GOLD

Ref. 10762319364363
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$22,572MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph

6 variants · Monaco
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph French Racing Blue
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph French Racing Blue

Ref. CAW218C.FC6548
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Snake
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Tribute Enamel Snake

 
27.4mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic

3 variants · BR 05
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$10,789MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Tissot PRX Gold
Tissot

PRX Gold

6 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Fears Brunswick Midas
Fears

Brunswick Midas

3 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,757MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical
Hamilton

American Classic Boulton Mechanical

 
34mm·Manual
$1,075MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

10 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$850MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Fears X James Porter & Son LE
Fears
Brunswick

X James Porter & Son LE

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,292MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
NOMOS Glashütte Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde
NOMOS Glashütte

Tetra – Die Fuchsteufelswilde

5 variants · Tetra
29.5mm·Manual
$2,930MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Fears Brunswick 38 (Steel)
Fears

Brunswick 38 (Steel)

11 variants · Brunswick
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$3,122MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
Hamilton

American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

4 variants
41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,225MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Terra
NOMOS Glashütte

Tetra Terra

Ref. 438
29.5mm·Manual
$2,930MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial
Seiko

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

 
35.9mm·Automatic
$1,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Horage Lensman 2
Horage

Lensman 2

 
39mm·Automatic
$6,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada Grenchen

The Panda / Reverse Panda

 
38mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

NOMOS Glashütte Lux white gold
NOMOS Glashütte

Lux white gold

2 variants · Lux
36mm·Manual
$27,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
NOMOS Glashütte Lux Hermelin
NOMOS Glashütte

Lux Hermelin

3 variants · Lux
34mm·Manual
$26,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-05 SKELETON GOLD
Bell & Ross

BR-05 SKELETON GOLD

4 variants · BR 05
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$44,820MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

3 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic
$46,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Malte Manual Winding 42 x 36.7mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Malte Manual Winding 42 x 36.7mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 82230/000R-9963 (X82R7754)
36.7mm·Manual
$31,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-X1  ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC
Bell & Ross

BR-X1 ROSE GOLD & CERAMIC

Ref. 10762354426123
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$27,540MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duetto
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Classic Duetto

2 variants · Reverso
21mm·Manual
$27,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 36.5mm White Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Historiques American 1921 36.5mm White Gold Watch

2 variants · Historiques
36.5mm·Manual
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase 42 x 36.7mm Pink Gold Watch
Vacheron Constantin

Malte Moon Phase 42 x 36.7mm Pink Gold Watch

Ref. 7000M/000R-B109 (X70R9612)
36.7mm·Manual
$44,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR 01 TOURBILLON ROSE GOLD & TITANIUM
Bell & Ross

BR 01 TOURBILLON ROSE GOLD & TITANIUM

41 variants · BR 01
$129,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NM.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$27,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Square Bang Tourbillon 4 Day Power Reserve 3d Carbon 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Tourbillon 4 Day Power Reserve 3d Carbon 42mm

Ref. 805.QD.0170.RX
42mm·Manual
$115,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model Yellow Gold
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