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1WatchMan's post revisiting his first 'good' watch, a Cartier Santos, twenty years after its acquisition, sparks a compelling discussion on evolving perceptions of watch size. His personal dilemma—finding a once 'Gents size' watch now 'tiny'—highlights a broader industry trend and invites collectors to share their own Santos experiences and perspectives on watch dimensions. This thread offers valuable insights into the enduring appeal of the Cartier Santos and the cyclical nature of watch fashion.
For this day and age it may be perceived to be bitty small. But i would hang on to it because trend is going smaller again. Plus there will be a day that you will wear this and post a photo titled : “10 years ago it was too small” Its a great piece
Sizes like this look IMHO so much better than these crazy fashionable large watches. I love the fact that one still can see some of the good looking bracelet, instead of a watch case the width of your wrist. Of course, I realize that I am one of the few here, that prefers smaller watches. GEO
The latest has improved there, I definitely want to check it out. I've never had any issues with the bracelet, it's extremely comfortable.
It's been in my wife's collection for a few years and, to be honest, it looks much better on her 😉
This model has been for so many years a mens model, so let's fashion not dictate you that you can't wear it anymore. The fact that women started to wear mens watches, does not turn these pieces into ladies models. And women get away with anything they wear, that's a different chapter. GEO
I'm so confused when I look at it. Same watch and same wrist as 20 years ago, but totally different feelings. As you said, probably it's a matter of time on the wrist and I'll see it differently.
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