Cartier Santos-Dumont XL in Steel: A Collector's Wearability Review

Geo · 2020-04-24T08:51:03Z

Explore the Cartier Santos-Dumont XL in steel with the 430MC caliber. Geo's review covers wearability, strap design, and collector insights.

Geo's hands-on impression of the Cartier Santos-Dumont XL in steel, featuring the mechanical 430MC caliber, offers valuable insights for collectors considering this model. His experience, particularly regarding the watch's wearability despite its 'XL' designation, addresses a common concern among enthusiasts. This article synthesizes community reactions and Geo's detailed observations to provide a comprehensive look at this significant release.

Today I had a chance to try the new 'Santos-Dumont' in steel,

but now with the mechanical 430MC mechanical caliber.

(case size: 46.6mm x 33.9mm, height of 7.5mm thick)

Despite the name XL, I think the watch looks perfect on my 18cm wrist.

What do you guys think?

GEO

Key Points from the Discussion

The new Santos-Dumont XL in steel, despite its name, wears surprisingly well on an 18cm wrist, attributed to the refined strap attachment that minimizes lug presence.
The updated strap attachment system on the mechanical XL version significantly improves wearability compared to previous quartz models, making the watch feel more integrated on the wrist.
The 'XL' sizing can be misleading; the watch's dimensions (46.6mm x 33.9mm x 7.5mm) allow it to fit comfortably on wrists that might typically find 'XL' watches too large.
Some collectors are also considering the limited edition platinum Santos-Dumont models, highlighting interest in the broader mechanical Santos-Dumont line.
There is interest in understanding the lug width of the Santos-Dumont XL, indicating a desire for customization or strap changes.

The Discussion

Daandeluxe

Apr 24, 2020

I’m also considering one of the new revealed dumont limited editions, especially the platinum one is really interesting. Still trying to find out how it would look on my wrist though...

kkochheiser

Apr 24, 2020

I like this one a lot! Kent

sham1

Apr 24, 2020

Unfortunately my wrist is 2cms smaller than yours.

mywrongwrist

Apr 24, 2020

In case I would pull the trigger on the platinum L size instead of XL, my wrist I believe is 17 cm or something like this... Grazie amico mio Luca

Geo

Apr 24, 2020

Your Octo Finissimo is much larger. I am surprised the XL fits so well on my 18cm wrist. The way the strap is attached to the case is unbelievable good. GEO

Geo

Apr 24, 2020

The way the strap is attached to the case is renewed, the strap fits very tied and you can't feel the lugs at all. I thought it was just perfect, compared to the quartz versions last year. GEO

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