Alright, let’s talk about this Cartier Santos Dumont, the green one. It’s been on my wrist for a bit now, and I figured I’d share how the whole thing went down, from first seeing it to actually wearing it around.
So, it started pretty casually. I was browsing, just looking at watches online, you know how it goes. Didn’t have anything specific in mind. Then, boom, I saw this Santos Dumont with a green dial. It kind of stopped me. I’d always liked the Santos design – that square shape, the screws, the history behind it. But the green… that was different. Most watches you see are black, white, maybe blue. Green felt a bit bolder, but still classy because, well, it’s Cartier.
I didn’t jump on it right away. I mulled it over for a good while. Looked at pictures, tried to find videos to see how that green really looked in different lights. You worry, right? Is it too green? Will it go with anything? I already had a few watches, mostly with more traditional dials. But this one kept nagging at me. It felt unique, elegant but with a little something extra. I liked that it was thin, manual wind – felt a bit old-school cool.
Eventually, I decided I had to see it in person. Finding one wasn’t super straightforward, seemed like the green was quite popular. I made some calls, visited a place or two. When I finally got to handle it, that pretty much sealed the deal. The green was just fantastic. Not loud or garish, but rich and deep. It looked way better than just in pictures. The size felt perfect too, not too big, not too small, just really elegant on the wrist.
Getting it felt like a proper event. The whole Cartier experience, the box, the papers – it makes you feel like you’re getting something substantial. Taking it out of the box at home, winding it up for the first time… yeah, that was a good moment. The strap it came on, a green alligator strap, matched perfectly. Looked like a complete package.
So, how is it to actually wear? Honestly, it’s great. It’s super comfortable because it’s so thin and light. You barely notice it’s there sometimes, which I really like. It slides under a shirt cuff with no problem at all. Perfect for dressing up a bit, but honestly, I’ve worn it with casual stuff too and it just works. It adds a touch of class without being shouty.
That green dial is definitely the star. In bright light, it has this subtle sunburst effect. Indoors, it can look much darker, almost black sometimes. It’s quite versatile. People do notice it, often asking about the color. It’s a nice conversation starter. The classic Santos features are all there – the Roman numerals, the railroad track, the blue cabochon on the crown (which contrasts nicely with the green, actually). It just feels well-made and timeless, but with that modern twist from the color.
Winding it every couple of days has become a nice little ritual. Reminds you it’s a mechanical piece, connects you to the watch a bit more than an automatic or quartz.
Overall, I’m really pleased I went for the green Santos Dumont. It filled a spot I didn’t know I had – something elegant, iconic, but also a bit different and personal with that specific color. It’s just a really enjoyable watch to own and wear. No regrets here, just appreciation for a cool piece.
