Cartier Santos-Dumont Large Model Yellow GoldvsRiley Watch Co Deco Moon

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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

Riley Watch Co Deco Moon at true scale

Deco Moon

Diameter

31.4mm

36.5mm

Thickness

n/a

9.6mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$7,350

$441

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Ronda 708

Case

7 specs
Diameter
31.4mm
36.5mm
Thickness
n/a
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Yellow Gold
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 708
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,350
$441
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Reviews

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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.

Riley Watch Co Deco Moon

Owners widely praise the Riley Watch Co Deco Moon's classic, clean look, smooth hands, and comfortable 36.5mm size, with many finding it good value for the price. One owner notes the lume is decent, while another states the watches break easily, and most agree the strap should be replaced for better quality. The consensus is that owners rate the Riley Watch Co Deco Moon highly for its classic aesthetic and comfortable wearability at the price.

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