Who has the best … Santos XL White dial

[MikeWatchMuc]

After I have now really every thread here and in felt every other forum on the subject of "What is the best Santos XL" read through, I am still undecided...
Basically, of course, crystallizes that the GF V2 is currently the best version, but makes me the frequently emerging problems with falling out screws on bezel and bracelet really thoughtful.
Is there really an alternative that can keep up?

 

[MikeWatchMuc]

No experts for Cartier Santos in here ?

 

[Gtmatt22]

V6F generally is the best but do some quick searching if you want to know more.

 

[MikeWatchMuc]

V6F generally is the best but do some quick searching if you want to know more.

Thanks for your answer, but V6F just builds the Santos 100 XL. I want the „normal“ 40mm santos.
Like I said: I already did a lot of research…

 

[chocolito]

Thanks for your answer, but V6F just builds the Santos 100 XL. I want the „normal“ 40mm santos.
Like I said: I already did a lot of research…

As you point out the V6F NWBIG watch is the previous generation 100XL , and is no longer in production . The reps of the newer slimmer Santos 40mm you have GF ,BVF , or KOR not much between them .The are very good reps surprised not to find at least one version on OMOGAD's consensual list .

 

[MikeWatchMuc]

As you point out the V6F NWBIG watch is the previous generation 100XL , and is no longer in production . The reps of the newer slimmer Santos 40mm you have GF ,BVF , or KOR not much between them .The are very good reps surprised not to find at least one version on OMOGAD's consensual list .

Yes correct.
But the most buy the GF…
My research has shown that problems with screws falling out only occur with the GF.
These are probably unlike the other factorys only glued and not screwed...

 

[chocolito]

Yes correct.
But the most buy the GF…
My research has shown that problems with screws falling out only occur with the GF.
These are probably unlike the other factorys only glued and not screwed...

I'm not sure why your asking for advice as you've done your research, and seemingly have all the answers ! If screws are falling out of the GF version ( not heard of this) no matter of advice or reassurance that they won't ( screws falling out ) will rectify this problem . As there is very little between the versions it looks like you've narrowed it down to BVF or KOR

 

[spacecowboyuk81]

@MikeWatchMuc I am also looking for a Santos 35mm. Have you read about the 3KF versions of the 35 and 40mm? From what I can tell they seem to be pretty good.

 

[Harruchi]

GF for SS models and BVF for gold models

 

[spacecowboyuk81]

Thanks @Harruchi I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 3KF SS/RG model. Do you own a Santos rep by any change?

 

[Harruchi]

Thanks @Harruchi I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 3KF SS/RG model. Do you own a Santos rep by any change?

I used to have a GF Santos only issue with it was the cabochon fell out but I was able to superglue it back