Which is cheaper, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model or the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo?

At MSRP the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $8,400 for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model — a $6,405 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model or the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo wears larger at 38mm versus 35.1mm for the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model — a 2.9mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo?

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model runs a automatic caliber (Cartier 1847 MC), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model

WSSA0029

MSRP $8,400

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Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

MSRP $1,995

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Santos de Cartier Medium Model35.1mm

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo38mm

Power Reserve

Santos de Cartier Medium Model—

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo45h

Water Resistance

Santos de Cartier Medium Model100m

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo100m

MSRP

Santos de Cartier Medium Model$8,400

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

35.1mm

38mm

Thickness

—

10.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46.5mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Stainless Steel

—

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Domed

AR Coating

—

Underside

Dial Color

—

Silver

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Cartier 1847 MC

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$8,400

$1,995

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