***Pictorial review*** GF Factory 2018 SS Cartier Santos 100 XL

[mike00]

Hi there peeps!

Rolex is the KING for me but WOW... the santos 100 is a must have for every watch collector IMO. The Vintage look is just awesome.

Saw on Andrew (trustytime) his site GF launched the 2018 modell recently, I ordered it immediately. The watch arrived within 4 days as usual. Packaged very well and it also came with some goodies. A nice leather strap and a great Cartier branded travel bag. Both great quality. I ordered the XL version and it seemed the right choice. it wears like a classic seadweller regarding size for thos who are curious.

What i do like besides the awesome retro look is for example the quick end links change system, it works flawless and saves allot of hassle regarding sizing the bracelet or if you want to swap the SS bracelet with the leather one. Within a view seconds the job's done... easy as that (“QuickSwitch” as Cartier calls it).

The overall finishing is mind blowing, the polished parts have a great finish. They put allot of effort in the details, it just looks and feels so GEN. The movement runs perfect and smooth. I serious have no complaints at all about this piece.

Some specs:

MOVEMENT: Platinum Plated Japanese Miyota 9015 Automatic, 28800bph
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm X 47.5mm
THICKNESS: 9mm
DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Black Roman Numeral Markers
CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (Brushed Steel)
BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel Thin Profile Bracelet with Deployant Buckle (Smartlinks Bracelet)
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with Swiss Grade AR Coating
CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving
BEZEL: Polished Stainless Steel Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT:
CLASP TYPE: Deployant Clasp
DATE INDICATOR: At 6:00 Position (Adjusted via Crown)

OTHER REMARKS:

Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory

Some pics for you guys!

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[R3w1nd]

How can I possibly not buy this watch after pics like these! Nicely done sir.

 

[vcappp]

Hi there peeps!

Rolex is the KING for me but WOW... the santos 100 is a must have for every watch collector IMO. The Vintage look is just awesome.

Saw on Andrew (trustytime) his site GF launched the 2018 modell recently, I ordered it immediately. The watch arrived within 4 days as usual. Packaged very well and it also came with some goodies. A nice leather strap and a great Cartier branded travel bag. Both great quality. I ordered the XL version and it seemed the right choice. it wears like a classic seadweller regarding size for thos who are curious.

What i do like besides the awesome retro look is for example the quick end links change system, it works flawless and saves allot of hassle regarding sizing the bracelet or if you want to swap the SS bracelet with the leather one. Within a view seconds the job's done... easy as that (“QuickSwitch” as Cartier calls it).

The overall finishing is mind blowing, the polished parts have a great finish. They put allot of effort in the details, it just looks and feels so GEN. The movement runs perfect and smooth. I serious have no complaints at all about this piece.

Some specs:

MOVEMENT: Platinum Plated Japanese Miyota 9015 Automatic, 28800bph
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm X 47.5mm
THICKNESS: 9mm
DIAL COLOR: White Dial with Black Roman Numeral Markers
CASE MATERIAL: Solid Stainless Steel 316F (Brushed Steel)
BRACELET: Solid Stainless Steel Thin Profile Bracelet with Deployant Buckle (Smartlinks Bracelet)
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal with Swiss Grade AR Coating
CASE BACK: Solid case back with detailed engraving
BEZEL: Polished Stainless Steel Bezel
HACK MOVEMENT:
CLASP TYPE: Deployant Clasp
DATE INDICATOR: At 6:00 Position (Adjusted via Crown)

OTHER REMARKS:

Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory

Some pics for you guys!




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thanks for the review!

I know it is 40mm case version, but could you please physically measure the case size if you have a ruler? to make sure the actual case size of GF


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[R3w1nd]

vcappp can you please edit your post and cut out the quote please. It is unnecessary when you can just use @ followed by the username to get the attention of the member you want and just floods and waters down the thread.

 

[bose2019]

First of all, thanks for the many pictures. I can't wait for the dual tone release.

1) This is not the Santos 100 XL, by the way.

2) Why do you wear your watch the "choker" way? Doesn't it hurt?

 

[Stuvetjee]

vcappp can you please edit your post and cut out the quote please. It is unnecessary when you can just use @ followed by the username to get the attention of the member you want and just floods and waters down the thread.

same, edited it. Please note that next time vcappp

 

[vcappp]

vcappp can you please edit your post and cut out the quote please. It is unnecessary when you can just use @ followed by the username to get the attention of the member you want and just floods and waters down the thread.

@Stubetjee

Sorry for including all the picture in the quote. I am using TapaTalk that folds the quote pictures automatically to be shorten the length. I didn’t know that it is expanded as a default if you are not using TapaTalk.

By the way, somehow, I cannot edit the post after. Editing is only functional within 15 minutes of posting.


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[vcappp]

Hi there peeps!

Rolex is the KING for me but WOW... the santos 100 is a must have for every watch collector IMO. The Vintage look is just awesome.

Thanks for the review. Could you please do double check with your GF Cartier Santos XL watch about its thickness?

This picture show below shows that GF Cartier Santos XL has the 11mm thickness.
Yes this is the newly released GF Santos with the quicklink and smartlink and 9015 movement.

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