Cartier Santos - Medium or Large

Depends how you want to wear it. As a sports watch then the large. As a dress watch the medium. Usually I’d go medium but on your wrist the large is fine

When in doubt, smaller is better.

Think that the large one fits your wrist just fine

Medium, date sucks IMHO

in this case Medium

I do love how clean the dial looks without the date window

Medium 😬

The large model looks fine

I had the same dilemma and opted for the large. Part of that was that I was worried about the fact that the SS bezel is a huge scratch magnet, so I preferred the ADLC bezel version, which was only available in the large size. I feel that it works well on my 17cm (6.75") wrist, but the slightly smaller medium size may have offered the more classic Cartier proportions. I also appreciate the date function, which is nicely placed at the 6 o'clock position.

I agree 100% with @McBeardy that the smaller size is more suitable from a dress watch perspective, but the larger size works great as a sports watch. If you don't care about the date (or if you prefer the cleaner look of the no date model), and will be getting a SS bezel model, my choice would be for the medium, especially with the white dial (which tends to lean dressy IMHO).

Best of luck with your decision. I love mine, but the curved profile can result in some refelections which can make it hard to read in certain lights. I also find that the design can be polarizing - I find that there are some days where it simply doesn't appeal to me and other days where no other watch will do. Based on that, I feel that it works best as part of a reasonably sized collection rather than as an only watch or part of a small collection. Also, even though the bracelet is super easy to resize, the lack of half links can make finding the perfect fit a bit ellusive, so I tend to wear mine on the rubber strap more often.

Medium

Large

I tend to buy Large, certainly have no regrets choosing the large size both with my Santos 100 and the most recent iteration of the Santos which I wear with the blue calf strap that is included with the blue dial Santos. I will admit that the Mrs usually wears quite a few of my watches, she would love to take off with a medium Santos.

Large - no date version.

Thank you for such a detailed response!

It'll be either Steel or Steel & Gold that I go for so I'm already preparing myself for the scratches that'll be coming my way!

I don't have a massive collection, but there's enough so I have a good variety and won't be limited to just the Santos.

I go medium. I just think it’s proportions are better for the shape of the watch. IMO

What two sizes are you stuck between?

Cartier have 'interesting' sizing across their different models, there's no consistency at all! The medium looks the best by far. It's not a hulking dive watch after all.

Looking forward to you pulling the trigger as it's a gorgeous watch. 👍

The two current references of Explorers: the 36mm 124270 and the 40mm 224270. more details here: https://www.watchcrunch.com/YYZ_Frenchie/posts/visit-to-a-rolex-ad-260613

Based on your photos I'd say the 40mm. I strangely really like the two tone one for some reason

I think that’s the way I’ll go. I just measured my wrist at 18mm/7in.

Let us know which Santos you choose! 😉

Large for my personal preference

Man medium looks way better imo, especially on this specific model. Also no date, which is a win in my books 😂

Of course I will!

From the pictures posted, large, clearly large.

If it were me and my 6.75 inch wrist, the medium. Tried on one once, fit perfectly.

For your wrist and from the pics, the Large

Go medium 👌🏼

Medium looks better.

I agree, I would choose the medium. 👍🏼

From the pics.. Large