Cartier W200728G

The two-tone Cartier W200728G is a refined luxury watch from the Santos 100 XL line-up that is elegant and masculine at once. Boasting superior Swiss construction, the timepiece is presented in a fine brushed steel case with 18K Yellow Gold polished bezel on an attractive brushed link bracelet that is beautified luxurious gold accents. Of course, its construction is watertight to 100 meters, and there also the reliable Cartier Caliber 049 fitted inside.


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.

Just like its "plainer" steel-on-steel version, this handsome mechanical timepiece has a Silvered Opaline-White that is simply gorgeous; charming with a classic looks, and offers a nice degree of legibility. This dial is covered with an anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal that protects the surface against nicks and scratches while also providing an enjoyable clarity. On the dial, there are sword shaped Black oxodized-steel hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova, a thin seconds hand, painted Black italicized Roman numeral hour markers, and printed minute markers around the inner rim. Needless to say, both the AR Sapphire and SuperLuminova are indeed practical features, speaking of which, so does the 100 m water resistant that allowing you to even keep wearing it while swimming.

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. Specs Function: Three hands, automatic date. Size: 11½‴ lignes (Ø 25.6 mm), 3.57 mm thick. 21 jewels. beats at 28,800 vph. ± 42 hours of power reserve. fine adjustment via eccentric, Incabloc shock absorption.
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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