Which is cheaper, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

At MSRP the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model is the cheaper of the two at $14,700, against $28,850 for the Rolex 1908 — a $14,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model wears larger at 39.8mm versus 39mm for the Rolex 1908 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model or the Rolex 1908?

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Rolex 1908.

What movement does the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model run compared to the Rolex 1908?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model uses the 1904 and the Rolex 1908 uses the 7140.

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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model

WSSA0083

MSRP $14,700

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Rolex 1908

52508

MSRP $28,850

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Santos de Cartier Large Model39.8mm

190839mm

Power Reserve

Santos de Cartier Large Model—

190867h

Water Resistance

Santos de Cartier Large Model100m

190850m

MSRP

Santos de Cartier Large Model$14,700

1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

39.8mm

39mm

Material

Stainless Steel

18kt Yellow Gold

Finish

Stainless Steel

18 kt yellow gold

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Index

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

1904

7140

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

—

67h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$14,700

$28,850

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