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smg8 · 6 May 2021, 07:00 PM

Hi All,

Can I please ask any owners of their experience with the ADLC Cartier Santos, and specifically as to how it holds up in terms of scratches, dings, dints, etc?

Does it scuff and mark easily? Is it as carefree as ceramic?

After much too and fro seeking a non Rolex watch in the £5k - £6k category I seem to be spending more time looking at the Breitling Chronomat and Grey Dial Santos ADLC (steel bracelet) than any other options but would like to learn more about the material used in the Cartier first hand from owners.

Many thanks

Theothergreg · 7 May 2021, 12:55 AM

ADLC is very durable. Haven't had any issues with the finish on my WSSA0039. It is one of my most comfortable watches and looks great dressed up or down.

alonsowwss · 7 May 2021, 01:10 AM

I got the watch last year and it’s definitely a constant piece on my rotation.

The watch is light , fun and not very noticeable for the untrained eye. I switch between straps and I’m very happy with it , had no issues so far with scratches and I’m definitely not one to take extreme care of the watches as I believe they are meant to be worn, hopefully this helps plus I’m attaching some pics :)

kbw · 7 May 2021, 02:52 AM

I have the Santos 100 ADLC and have had it for upwards of 10 years, and not a mark to be seen on it (though somewhat sparingly used)

CoveWatch · 7 May 2021, 03:01 AM

i was wondering the same, so good to know!

thewolfofmiddlesex · 7 May 2021, 06:36 AM

No issues on my WSSA0037. Had it for about 6 months now.
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thewolfofmiddlesex · 7 May 2021, 06:39 AM

I should add, the non ADLC treated parts, bracelet etc will scratch just as easily as any other steel watch.

smg8 · 7 May 2021, 06:57 PM

Thanks all, great comments. Off to try one this weekend!

6 May 2021, 07:00 PM	#1
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	Cartier Santos ADLC Hi All, Can I please ask any owners of their experience with the ADLC Cartier Santos, and specifically as to how it holds up in terms of scratches, dings, dints, etc? Does it scuff and mark easily? Is it as carefree as ceramic? After much too and fro seeking a non Rolex watch in the £5k - £6k category I seem to be spending more time looking at the Breitling Chronomat and Grey Dial Santos ADLC (steel bracelet) than any other options but would like to learn more about the material used in the Cartier first hand from owners. Many thanks

7 May 2021, 01:10 AM	#3
alonsowwss "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Mexico Watch: DateJust 41 Posts: 468	I got the watch last year and it’s definitely a constant piece on my rotation. The watch is light , fun and not very noticeable for the untrained eye. I switch between straps and I’m very happy with it , had no issues so far with scratches and I’m definitely not one to take extreme care of the watches as I believe they are meant to be worn, hopefully this helps plus I’m attaching some pics :) __________________ Enjoying: ♛126622 Rhodium///♛116500LN White///♛126610 LV///♛126710BLRO///Drive de Cartier Moonphase///Santos de Cartier ADLC///Speedmaster Sapphire 3861///Tudor Black Bay 58

7 May 2021, 06:36 AM	#6
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 261	No issues on my WSSA0037. Had it for about 6 months now. __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

7 May 2021, 06:39 AM	#7
thewolfofmiddlesex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Neil Location: London, UK Posts: 261	I should add, the non ADLC treated parts, bracelet etc will scratch just as easily as any other steel watch. __________________ 116610LN SS/Ceramic SubC Black. 326934 SS/WG SkyDweller White. 126334 SS/WG DJ41 Blue, Romans, Jubilee. WSSA0037 SS/ADLC Cartier Santos de Cartier. 116034 SS/WG OP Blk/Pink Indices. PAM01271 SS Panerai Quaranta White. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

7 May 2021, 12:55 AM	#2
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 650	ADLC is very durable. Haven't had any issues with the finish on my WSSA0039. It is one of my most comfortable watches and looks great dressed up or down.

7 May 2021, 02:52 AM	#4
kbw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: BLNR Posts: 33	I have the Santos 100 ADLC and have had it for upwards of 10 years, and not a mark to be seen on it (though somewhat sparingly used)

7 May 2021, 03:01 AM	#5
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	i was wondering the same, so good to know!

7 May 2021, 06:57 PM	#8
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	Thanks all, great comments. Off to try one this weekend!

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