
Just like every Cartier, you can expect that this wrist flattering watch would remains stylish and runs smoothly for years to come thanks to the enduring materials, quality components, and its excellent precision craftsmanship. And in case you’re not familiar with the Santos yet, this nicely sculpted timepiece is such a pleasure to wear; it feels solid and sturdy, and favorably, comfortable, too.
It is true that its series name bears an "XL", however, this Cartier W200728G is actually a "normal" large size. Sans the lugs, its smoothly beveled rectangle case that is made of premium grade stainless steel measures 38 mm × 38 mm, and approximately 10mm thick. --not too large, right? Meanwhile, its sturdy yet comfy brushed steel link bracelet measures around 18.5mm wide.
Giving the watch a bold luxury flavor, this fine brushed case is nicely topped with a high polished stationary bezel that is made of a pure 18K Yellow Gold, held in place by 8 steel screws. To further refining its look, the bracelet is studded with Gold screws, and so does its hidden folding clasp that features push button safety for an extra security measures. And at the right hand side of the case, there is a heptagonal shaped screw-down crown that is decorated with a faceted sapphire.

Regarding the mechanical movement, the Cartier Caliber 049 used by this Santos 100 XL timepiece is a good Swiss automatic movement that is not only accurate, but also fairly rugged. This self-winding calibre is personalized by Cartier based on the ETA 2892-A2, in which, the date feature is removed in this one. It contains 21 jewels, beat at the harmonic rhythm of 28,800 alterations per hour, and provides around 42 hours of power reserve. Precision wise, the 049 performs in between the Elaboré (elaborate) and Top grade of ETA 2892-A2.
Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this men’s 18K Yellow Gold accented steel on steel Silver opaline dial Cartier Santos 100 XL W200728G luxury wrist watch is offered at a reasonable original manufacturer suggested retail price of $11,200.00.
Watch Specification
Brand: | Cartier |
Collection: | Santos de Cartier |
Series: | Santos 100 XL |
Model number: | W200737G |
Watch style: | Gents, Casual Dress, Modern |
Display type: | Analog |
Movement: | Swiss automatic Cartier Caliber 049. Personalized, based on ETA 2892-A2. Swiss made automatic mechanical self winding three hands movement. |
Functions: | Hour, Minute, Seconds |
Dial: | Silver Opaline Silver grained white dial. sword-shaped Black oxidized-steel hands with SuperLuminova. painted Black Roman numeral hour markers. painted Black minute markers around the inner rim. |
Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, with anti reflective coating. |
Case: | Stainless steel Square, Ø 38 mm × 38 mm, ± 10.5 mm thick. Including the crown and the lugs, its rectangle case is around 41.3 mm × 51.1 mm. fine brushed. |
Bezel: | 18K Yellow Gold 750 stationary bezel, accented with 8 steel screws. polished, mirror finish. |
Caseback: | Solid Stainless steel, screwed. engraved. |
Crown: | Screw down crown stainless steel. octagonal set with Blue synthetic crystal. |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel and 18K Yellow Gold Silver tone, fine brushed link bracelet, decorated with 18K Yellow Gold screws accent. ± 18.5 mm wide. men standard length. |
Clasp: | Hidden folding clasp with double push button safety and 18K Yellow Gold joint cover |
Notable Features: | Luminous hands Santos de Cartier signature design |
Water resistant: | 100 m (10 ATM / 330 feet) suitable from rain, showering, swimming, and shallow snorkeling. |
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