Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow GoldvsKnot Watches SQ-32SV

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Measurements
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Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

SQ-32SV
Diameter
31.4mm
32mm
Thickness
n/a
6mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
MSRP
$7,350
$152
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Miyota 1L45
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Knot Watches Knot SQ-32SV for its great looks, light weight, and sleek design, with some finding it a versatile watch suitable for both casual and formal occasions. The watch is noted for its nice quality and finishing for an attractive price, resembling Orion/Tetra designs and featuring a sapphire crystal. One owner found the lugs to be a bit thick, suggesting this design choice compromises the watch's proportions, while another considered the engraving a waste of money and the strap hardware squeaky and the wrong color. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches Knot SQ-32SV highly for its satisfying purchase experience and impressive build quality at its price point.
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