Benjamin James Scarifour ClassicvsCartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Benjamin James Scarifour Classic at true scale

Scarifour Classic

Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold at true scale

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Diameter

31mm

31.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$717

lowest

$7,350

Movement

Ronda 762

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
31mm
31.4mm
Thickness
8.3mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold
Finish
n/a
Yellow Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$717
$7,350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benjamin James Scarifour Classic

Owners widely praise the Benjamin James Scarifour Classic for its classic 31mm sizing and attractive case shape, with the horizontally brushed ice blue and purple dials frequently highlighted as standout features that look amazing in the sun. The watch is noted for its thin 8.3mm profile, designed to wear like a 36mm round watch, and features 50m water resistance. One owner finds the design busy, particularly the XII numeral, and prefers a white dial to simplify it. Overall, owners rate the Benjamin James Scarifour Classic highly for its versatile wearability and striking dial finishes.

Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Owners widely appreciate the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold, with one calling its combination of yellow gold and dial design awesome and another highly recommending the quartz movement, finding it irrelevant due to the lack of a seconds hand and solid case back. The large model wears similarly to the medium, with a slightly longer lug-to-lug distance. However, the yellow gold bezel scratches easily, and some find the watch too dressy for everyday wear, questioning its value as a $3,500 quartz model with 30m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold for its striking design, though concerns exist regarding bezel durability and perceived value.

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