A detailed comparison of the steel Santos watches
In response to ng717’s post below, here is a detailed comparison of the three steel Santos models. From left: Santos Galbee XL, Santos 100 MM and Santos 100 LM The Santos 100 was introduced in 2004 to mark the centenary of the original Santos of 1904. For...
Thanks for this
Never took too much notice of the Galbee untill your recent review. I must say its a stunning watch with a beautiful bracelet. Always felt that that XL was a smite too large, more so with the chrono ! This gives am excellent perspective. Thank you again.
The chrono and XL are big watches
even though they are identical designs to the original Santos, the size puts them in the category of Hublot, AP and Panerai. And most buyers of them would consider those brands the alternatives. - SJX
The Santos 100LM does not feel or look that big
on the wrist in my opinion because 1. The curved case allows the watch to fit very snug, thus it does not feel like it is sitting on top of your wrist. 2. As SJX reported, it is relatively thin. This plus #1 again makes it feel like it is a part of the wr...
A matter of colour perhaps?
Your Santos is ADLC coated so it will probably look smaller than the steel or gold case versions. - SJX
Certainly possible.
I think ultimately it boils down to personal perception/preference regardless of the specific reasons given. I am sure you and I could wear the same watch and one of us thinks it feels and looks big while the other thinks it fits and looks great. My expla...
Would be good to hear your thoughts
if you get a chance to compare the ADLC and uncoated metal cases. - SJX
I would be happy to talk about the ADLC Santos
I have not had a chance to wear an uncoated steel model, so I can only go by your and others thoughts on those models to make a comparison. Sorry I am bit late with the reply. I am in Costa Rica and have not had Internet access in some locations. I am loo...
Thanks for this...I now remember that I have one or two of these in my house!
Great scott!!!! SJX..if you did not post this..I would have forgotten that I own 2, I think of the steel and gold versions, very old now..1988 or something. They are somewhere in my collection. Now I will look for them. They are actually the small size. I...
