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Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium vs Cartier Santos de Cartier Large

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large has a 5.6 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium (47.5 mm vs 41.9 mm).

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large has a 4.7 mm larger case than the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium (39.8 mm vs 35.1 mm).

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large has a 0.6 mm thicker case than the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium (9.4 mm vs 8.8 mm).

On our fit model the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium suits 6"–7" wrists and the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 6.75"–8", so the Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium is the better choice for a smaller wrist.

At US retail the Cartier Santos de Cartier Large costs $800 more ($9,200 vs $8,400).

On your wrist

Cartier Santos de Cartier MediumIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 41.9 mm
Cartier Santos de Cartier LargeIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47.5 mm

Side by side

Cartier Santos de Cartier MediumCartier Santos de Cartier Large
ReferenceWSSA0029WSSA0018
Case diameter35.1 mm39.8 mm
Lug-to-lug41.9 mm47.5 mm
Thickness8.8 mm9.4 mm
Lug width——
Water resistance100 m100 m
MovementCartier 1847 MC (automatic)Cartier 1847 MC (automatic)
Power reserve——
Crystalsapphiresapphire
StyleEveryday, Integrated braceletEveryday, Integrated bracelet
Retail (US)$8,400$9,200