Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow GoldvsLongines Vintage 1980s

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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.

Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold at true scale

Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow Gold

Longines Vintage 1980s at true scale

Vintage 1980s

Diameter

31.4mm

32mm

Water Resistance

30m

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MSRP

$7,350

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Movement

Quartz

L150

Case

8 specs
Diameter
31.4mm
32mm
Thickness
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Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
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18mm
Material
Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Yellow Gold
Gold Coated
Water Resistance
30m
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Caseback
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Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
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Gold
Indices
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Baton

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
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L150
Power Reserve
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0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,350
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Reviews

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

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.

Longines Vintage 1980s

Owners celebrate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its fun dial and hands in unbelievable condition, a characteristic of the brand's well-executed vintage pieces. One owner notes slight misalignment on the minute lines relative to the applied gold markers and questions if the dial is a redial. The 32mm quartz watch was purchased for around $350 CAD in the 1980s. Overall, owners appreciate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its wearable vintage design and excellent dial condition.