Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium ModelvsMarch LA.B Mansart Automatique

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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 de Cartier Medium Model at true scale

Santos de Cartier Medium Model

March LA.B Mansart Automatique at true scale

Mansart Automatique

Diameter

35.1mm

34mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$8,400

$1,895

lowest

Movement

Cartier 1847 MC

La Joux-Perret G100

Case

7 specs
Diameter
35.1mm
34mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Cartier 1847 MC
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,400
$1,895
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Reviews

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

Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model

Owners widely praise the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model for its optimal medium size, fitting comfortably on wrists between 15.5 cm and 17 cm, and its appealing blue sunburst dial. Reviewers highlight its magical design, exceptional ergonomics, and slim 8.82mm thickness, making it a versatile "elegant-tough" timepiece with a comfortable bracelet and 100m water resistance. Some owners desire a screw-down crown and more lume, and one owner reports a less-than-great ownership experience. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium Model highly for its versatile design and comfortable wearability.

March LA.B Mansart Automatique

The March LA.B Mansart Automatique is lauded for its distinctive octagonal case design and attractive finishing, with owners appreciating the brand's creative and unique aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the solid La Joux-Perret G100 movement, while some owners find the watch expensive. The minimalist dial is a divisive feature, with some preferring a sunburst finish and others noting a black date wheel on a green dial as a drawback. The bracelet clasp is described as fiddly, and the lack of a minute track and a slightly short minute hand are minor criticisms. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the March LA.B Mansart Automatique highly for its bold, architectural 1960s tuxedo watch design and unique styling at its price point.

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