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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. W2SA0035

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

Case
39.8mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Dress
MSRP
$18,300
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold is the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph ($8,500) — square case and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France at $8,100 (vs $18,300 for the Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the March LA.B AM2 Automatique is the standout microbrand take — square case and Visually similar. Stepping up, the Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm ($46,900) 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.

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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Briston Streamliner Kennedy - Chrono - Acier - Bleu
Bristonmicro

Streamliner Kennedy - Chrono - Acier - Bleu

 
38.5mm·Quartz
$660MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
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 Large Model Yellow Gold
March LA.B AM2 Calendar Automatique
March LA.Bmicro
AM2 Calendar Automatique Phantom

AM2 Calendar Automatique

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0009Q

Specht & Söhne SP0009Q Quartz

12 variants · Ref. SP0009Q1
39mm·Quartz
$189MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Timefactors PRS-40
Timefactorsmicro

PRS-40

 
40.2mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$315MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Oblvlo NM Automatic
Oblvlomicro
NM Series

NM Automatic

 
40mm·Automatic
$210MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Briston Clubmaster Classic - Chrono
Bristonmicro

Clubmaster Classic - Chrono

9 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$219MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Duxot Quadrata Automatic
Duxotmicro

Quadrata Automatic

4 variants · Ref. DX-2073-44
42mm·Automatic
$340MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0031Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0031Q

Specht & Söhne SP0031Q Quartz

5 variants · Ref. SP0031Q1
40mm·Quartz
$167MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Monaco Chronograph

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

Monaco Chronograph Racing Green

Ref. CAW218E.FC6565
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,650MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Grey Steel & Gold

2 variants · BR 05
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,336MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
TAG Heuer Monaco
TAG Heuer

Monaco

7 variants · Ref. CBL2113.BA0644
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,950MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm
Hublot
Big Bang

Square Bang Unico Sapphire 42mm

Ref. 821.NX.0170.RX
42mm·Automatic
$26,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang

6 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$27,600MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42
Breitling

Premier B15 Duograph 42

Ref. RB1510251B1P1
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$27,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
Breitling

Premier B25 Datora 42

Ref. RB2510371G1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$32,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Breitling Premier B25 Datora 42
Breitling

Premier B25 Datora 42

Ref. AB2510201K1P1
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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.

Bell & Ross BR-05  Chrono Patrouille de France
Bell & Ross

BR-05 Chrono Patrouille de France

5 variants · BR 05
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf
TAG Heuer

Monaco Gulf

Ref. CBL2115.FC6494
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR 03-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR 03-94 R.S.18

Ref. 10762333749515
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,372MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display
Bell & Ross

BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display

Ref. 10724260086027
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,804MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Tissot PRX Gold
Tissot

PRX Gold

6 variants
35/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Seiko King Seiko VANAC
Seiko

King Seiko VANAC

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)
Fears

Brunswick 40 (Black)

17 variants · Brunswick
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$3,545MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour
Fears

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

7 variants · Brunswick
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,498MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Tissot PRX
Tissot

PRX

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Breitling Top Time B01 Racing
Breitling

Top Time B01 Racing

3 variants · Top Time
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold

Pricier alternatives· 12

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

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 Large Model Yellow Gold
Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42
Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42

3 variants · Premier
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$22,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Hublot Spirit of Big Bang
Hublot
Big Bang

Spirit of Big Bang

4 variants · Big Bang
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0122
31.4mm·Manual
$49,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold
Cartier

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Ref. WGSA0123
31.4mm·Manual
$52,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON  RS17
Bell & Ross

BR-X1 TOURBILLON RS17

 
45mm·Manual·100m WR
$171,720MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Bell & Ross BR-X1 TOURBILLON  SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH
Bell & Ross

BR-X1 TOURBILLON SAPPHIRE CHRONOGRAPH

4 variants · BR X1
45mm·Manual
$486,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar

2 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$41,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Blancpain Villeret Quantième Perpétuel
Blancpain

Villeret Quantième Perpétuel

Ref. 6656-3653-55B
40.3mm·Automatic
$66,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 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 Large Model Yellow Gold
IWC Schaffhausen Iw344904 Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar
IWC Schaffhausen
Ingenieur

Iw344904 Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar

3 variants · Ingenieur
41.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$44,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model Yellow Gold
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