Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium ModelvsToledano & Chan B/1
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Measurements
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Santos de Cartier Medium Model
B/1
Diameter
35.1mm
33.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$8,400
$4,000
lowest
Movement
Cartier 1847 MC
Sellita SW100
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 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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Toledano & Chan B/1 for its audacious, sculptural design inspired by Brutalist architecture and its unique artistic statement. Specific praise is directed at the striking 18K gold ripple dial, the camouflage-themed execution with CNC engraving, frosting, and brushing on titanium, and the overall craftsmanship that some consider justifies the wait. The watch is seen as a fresh design that spearheaded a movement of approachable, fast-moving designs. However, the unconventional and polarizing aesthetic is noted as an acquired taste, with one owner questioning its wearability and another suggesting a specific variant might be overpriced. The $10,200 price point for some variants is also flagged as a stiff increase. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Toledano & Chan B/1 highly for its unique artistic vision and impressive finishing at its price point.
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