Agreed. Santos is the clear winner ✅

I don’t buy a watch to impress anybody else, but to bring me joy, I’m too old to care if others like it or are impressed. Personally I have often had great conversations with other Rolex owners just due to the shared passion of Rolex. Sitting on a flight, 2 x 3 seat configuration, 5 out of us 6 turned out to wear a Rolex, which 4 of us noticed already before take off, bringing us a knowing smile between complete strangers. That’s what I like, people who appreciate a Rolex and have it because they like it, not because they think, do others think it’s cool or is it common.

I 100% agree with your thoughts around the commonality of Rolex. I’ve been wearing my JLC Geophysic 1958 nonstop instead of my Rolex pieces because I just got tired of having the same watch as everyone else.

I wanted to buy Rolex but the sheer arrogance of Rolex AD’s drove me away. I started to look at other options and stumbled upto, Santos, what a watch❤

Couple years ago I was frothing at the mouth over newer Datejusts w/ fluted bezels...never could get ahold of one. Now I have matured to Cartier and have a Santos Medium and a Black Santos Large WSSAA0037. No regrets.

amazing comparison, i was trying to decide which watch to kickoff my collection and this video helped TONS! earned a sub

great vid bud keep going i believe in this chanel big up there

Both watches are very beautiful. I like the day just that I wear on special occasions. But the Santos is a stylishly every day watch. Here in France I bought it in The Cartier flagship shop in Paris (rue de la Paix). This purchase rue de la Paix was a great experience.

Completely agree, bought the Cartier adlc large grey not to long ago and has become my favorite in my collection. Just ozzies style and class without being over the top. Just a killer watch!

Good comparison video. I have both watches, TT large Santos & Blue DJ41 fluted/jubilee. Purchased both back in 2020. Santos all of a sudden stopped and would not wind even manually. Cartier tried to charge me for a broken main plate (due to abuse) but I strongly insisted to cover under warranty as there is clearly no neglect done to the Santos as it barely had any scratches even on the bezel. Now fixed and probably one of the favorites in my collection. Very versatile as I also have several gator and calf straps. At the end of the day, I still find myself grabbing the blue DJ more from my case. That blue sunburst is just icing to the jubilee and fluted bezel combo :)

I have to agree with you, as i have matured in this hobby i don't want the same pieces that wanted when i started. I spend more time looking for interesting pieces that have history but are not necessarily in the mainstream. I tried on a Santos this summer and i have to say it's a beautiful piece with a rich history, I want the WSSA0037. It has a second rubber strap with the classic rivet design, sporty but still office worth i think as a daily wear. new to your channel but now subscribed continue the good work.

They are both a winner. Both classics. You can't go wrong with these.

I love my Rolex Datejust 40, but not enough to hold on to it. I gave it to my younger sister. I’m getting the Cartier Santos (medium) but in the white dial.

One thing that surprised me is how this watch appreciates in value . I bought one last Oct for £6750. I had a look today and it’s now worth £7700! It went up by almost a grand in 6 months !!

Very nice that you display the watches properly, crown side down.

I have rolexes. Juniors and a 36. Just added a Large Santos yesterday!!! I love it’s sexiness on my tiny wrists!! Some are saying that a medium would be better, but i love my large!

Love your wrist scenes 😍

I got a black datejust and a white seamaster. Wanted a blue santos, but the large seem big for me (6.5 inch wrist). So now that we got a medium in blue ill be jumping to get one soon. Great video

Love the santos!! So clean & unique

Agreed. I also think (depending on the bracelet) the santos will age a lot better than a day date as well.

I already commented before when you stated you wore it to a wedding. I think it was your channel, I maybe wrong. But as i said on that video i got the same Santos. And you definitely made the right choice absolutely stunning piece, one of my favourites. And i would be parting with the date just too if that was my decision. In fact i done exactly that, Just before you in 2021.🤣

Can't agree with you more. I own a Rolex DateJust 36mm two tone Ref. 116233 for more than 10 years and enjoyed it in all different occasions until I bought Santos de Cartier 2 months ago. The one I had is a mid size two tone version with a white dial. Same as you, this size fits the wrists of both my wife and I well. I found myself wearing Santos more over the last 2 months than my Rolex DateJust and other Rolex tool watches, it is the one watch fits all different events, formal or casual. Both watches are classic but Santos de Cartier is just so different with its heritage design and traditional Cartier language, especially with its rich history behind how it was born - probably the first wrist watch and pilot watch in the history of watchmaking!

I'm thinking about getting one as well the new one to 2022 with the blue Bezel and I know they come in large and I'm a small guy as well I'm thinking I should go to the store and see if they have one one a large one and see how it fits on me the way you sound it sounds like it will still work and look good

Nice choice, if you get some straps as santos so easy to change, maybe navy strap would be 🔥

Santos is classic. Classy. Like the 911 🚘

Cartier should make the 'ML' version with 38.0 x 45.4 mm dimension to entertain the goldilocks 39-40mm round watch equivalent. Thanks for the vid, man.

I have the same Santos and it's my daily now. Other similar watches from Rolex, GS, and others never stood a chance and have been sold.

The movements “might” be better in the Datejust, but aesthetically the Cartier Santos is a winner imo. They both have a lot of history as well though. Both great watches and a good comparison video! I’ve worn my Omega SMP Diver white dial with a rubber strap lately and think the Aqua Terra is a good alternative to the Datejust

I love both,i worn a santos automatjque years ago,it was great,very eficient acuracy,elegant and perfect to wear everyday,only problem the strap open all the time alone...after i worn a rolex airking 34mm,super nice too,perfect acuracy,problem again with the strap who open quickly...but the best is to have the 2...if you can,look so diferent ,perfect collection,dont need any more...

Santos all the way, love mine.

Going for a Santos as well. But with a white dial. In medium without the date complication.

I just recently purchased a Cartier Santos blue face. And i feel much happier with it than when i was purchasing my new OP Rolex. 😂

I have both, a Santos large green dial and a datejust 41 two tone jubilee/smooth, the design of the santos is beautiful but the datejust feels like a tank and I have no issues getting my DJ41 to the pool, something that I would not do with the santos. I do have submariner date 2022 so I do have the pool watch covered from that side as well.

Aah 😱, mu OCD kicked in when the seconds hands on these watches aren’t matched for time ! 😅

What's your opinion on gold with the grey dial adv bezel im torn because acratches drive me crazy

I have both, but my Datejust is 50 years old, daily wear, looks brand new keeps perfect time, waterproof, not ostentatious, most people would not even know it is a Rolex. But people who know pick up on it. The Cartier is very much a dress watch, beautiful in every respect. but would not stand up to the rigors of an everyday watch and be easily scratched or damaged.

I was between the santos large and dj azzurro, but ended up with the VC 56. Couldn’t be happier

For the price, I love the Santos! My local AD has one with a blue dial that I really want to get! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

I rather buy a Cartier than a Rolex.....spend your money on companies that cares about you.

You are sooooo right.

You rock the blue dial

I got a datejust and a santos , no winner for me love them both

IMHO that’s a weird datejust configuration. Oyster bracelet, fluted bezel, white with Roman numerals, so I prefer the Santos. I love that you went with the large since it spoke to you

Cartier is 100% class and i love it although under the hood Rolex is still better, Cartier prices are skyrocketing very fast and i think they price their watches somehow in an incoherent way, Ronde must or Tank XL vs Santos Large $3,200 price difference for the same caliber, Santos Large vs Santos Skeleton $22,650 difference, both S.S. but different Caliber of course

Thinking of trading my 36mm stainless steel datejust with diamond bezel for a bust down XL santos with leather strap. Worth it?

Which would u buy the Santos vs the Ballon Bleu w Black Leather Strap

I have the Black Bay 41 Manufacture Calibre MT5601 as my daily wear, like the clean look with the beautiful blue dial and 5 link jubilee bracelet, don't mind it getting trashed around but I really want to get my hands on a Large Cartier SANTOS DE CARTIER. It's literally an objective I must get my hands on one, but when I do get to that point I'm unsure on whether I should get the white dial which is the classic and just right look for the watch or a blue dial because all my other watches I have are all blue dial and I just have a clear likeness for a blue dial watch. Appreciate anyone with any suggestions.

Santos for sure but I think the better size is the medium

Both are beautiful; as well as, both are different

I own both i have the 2 tone Santos large and a DJ41 with Azzuro bkue dial. The price points not being equal aside. They are equally beautiful and Amazing watches. The Datejust you compare to the Santos is the least attractive and desirable in the ROLEX collection.

Nicely done video! Santos - individual and gorgeous. Datejust - dull and common. EASY win for the Santos, although for me it's the Medium.

Love the santos !

"Better" is subjective based on criteria chosen , and the weighting on them . For me i much prefer the Santos . Ignoring the merits of the watch more and more im thinking the typical Rolex owners are like audi drivers .

The only Rolex i've ever liked is a Datejust with fluted bezel or Day-Date. But i've noticed my taste likes to go to less common pieces like the Cartier Santos. I don't care about "investment watches" or even watches that will profit/hold value.

Is it still made with an ETA movement like my Santos 100 ??

Considering the medium Santos

Santos Large only bro. the medium is too girly no matter the wrist size... you chose the correct size..it looks boss.

I disagree about the DJ, I think it’s one of the best Rolex models overall regardless of their more exclusive models. I don’t think it’s worth comparing to a Tutor or Seiko.

I’ll take the Santos over the datejust, but I’ll take the explorer II over the santos. I do own a Santos PVD blue dial and the Explorer II (ref.226570, black dial)

Santos is beautiful but we’re comparing just a plain date just, what about a Wimbledon ect ..

I hare santos, the only square watch that looks good is a JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO CLASSIC DUOFACE SMALL SECONDS

Also is your wedding ring Cartier ?? Beautiful combination then

Santos is my grail. All the way!!! I don't know you; I've never seen any other video of yours, so I'll have some fun and predict your next watch to be ... a Junghans. No, a Christopher Ward Acquatain.

I wanted to like the Santos, but anytime I tried it on, it just didn’t look good. The only Cartier I liked was the Americane - a bit more like a reverso in proportion. DJ is a classic GADA.

I get that you’re advocating a position here, but the suggestions that the DJ has a problem sliding under a cuff and that it lacks versatility are going a bit too far. I’m in a suit&tie 5 days a week. Never a fit or comfort problem w/a DJ. As for versatility, I’m not sure what more you want a DJ to do. SS case and bracelet, 100m WR, timeless design, beautiful dial colors…as easy to wear in the boardroom as at a BBQ. Don’t get me wrong, the Cartier has a lot to recommend itself…a lot…but, let’s not get carried away.

Cartier for the Win 🥇

Did Alberto ask for a Cabochon Stone on the Santos or was Cartier trying to play King Louis XVIII?

Both watches aesthetically has their respective merits however the datejust is an icon and a winner every time . What’s up with that poor power reserve Of 42 hours on the santos .

Oh, you just mentioned quality, any of my 2020 or newer Rolexes have a better built quality than my santos, any Rolex even 36mm ones feel like a tank and the screw down crown is a big plus, no question.

Cartier-scratches easily , it is a love or hate it, service hyperexpensive , parts super expensive , bracelet or strap expensive , service network not so good, quality is a little bit lower , the caliber is good but far away from Rollie, second hand watches are very storm treated watches. Rolex- keeps price , caliber reliable, service network very good and high standard , steel is very good , scratches hardly , the rolex community is huge the price is what you get , if you buy it new it is exactly what they are promising chrono etc etc

Absolutely. Santos is the winner.

I think the datejust is timeless and to me a more decerning piece. I feel the Santos is too bulky to be a true dress watch. Plus the Rolex has superiour build quality and movement and holds its value better.. thanks for sharing!

Santos all day, but white dial

"Cardi Aye"

My grail would be a blue dial Santos in 18k but alas I do not believe Cartier offers this as yet.

If only the medium had a date window

I can't imagine your wife wearing a 40mm square watch. She must have huge wrists

Price of this Cartier

I got my GIRL a Cartier, myself a datejust

What s your wrist size? 17 cm perhaps..

of course Cartier de Santos. It looks much better on you then Rolex......

Datejust all the way

The Cartier Santos is an iconic beauty but I would not buy one. Why? Because the Santos is very scratch prone, especially on the high polished bezel. Cartier knows about this flaw and refuses to fix it, meanwhile, KZfaqrs keep making excuses for the flawed and subpar metal casing. Silver colored watches, such as stainless steel and titanium, are the defacto metal of choice. Why, in 2024, aren't manufacturers making "scratch-proof" watches? There are PVD coatings and nomenclatures like 316L steel, super titanium, TinSkin 3.0, and platinum encasements. A company as profitable and well funded as Cartier has no excuse for making watches that are scratch prone. Invest a little R&D and fix this problem. It's not just a Cartier problem, but most luxury watchmakers don't put in the effort to ensure their watches are "scratch-proof" or as scratch resistant as possible. It's a shame. For this reason alone I would never buy a Cartier Santos. Profits above all. So what are the most scratch resistant metals? Tegiment steel and UltraHex titanium.

Datejust is by far the winner for me

Cartier all day

i get it... but bro also got the most boring datejust , so nobrainer the Cartier is better. i have the dj36 jubilee silver dial and ill never sell tbis watch..i consider buying a midsize blue santos as daily , cause im concerned the rolex gets attention of some robbers on the street

I've been a huge fan of Cartier⌚however in this case the Rolex tops it in almost every category🏆

Anything but a Rolex

Neither Cartier not Rolex are even close to an Omega!

the question is ? brand new cartier santos large or an old date just 36? CARTIER ALL DAY

Next? Casio! Just think of all the Casio’s you could buy with the Rolex cash 😂

This guy is trying to hard to be different. When he said a Grand Seiko I immediately clicked off this video😂.

No it’s not. Sorry.

son you need to go back learning geometry and you will understand why rolex is better

Neither! Rolex is a watch for overpaid Ball Players and Pimps. Santos has a Cabochon and can only be worn along with a Cartier Purse. Therefore, they are both FAILURES!

No way is the santos better the the most epic watch ever made aka datejust