The Santos is just iconic, right? That square case, those exposed screws…it just screams “I have taste, but I’m not trying *too* hard.” And hey, if you’re going pre-owned, you’ve got a whole bunch of options.
I saw a listing for a Santos de Cartier WHSA0016. Apparently, it’s a skeletonized version from 2023. Skeletonized watches are kinda cool, I guess. You can see all the gears and springs doing their thing. Sounds a bit…fussy to *me*, but I bet it looks amazing. I mean, the description made it sound all fancy pants, saying that the bridges form the Roman numerals. Clever, huh? Probably costs a pretty penny even used, though.
Then there’s the W20090X8. Stainless steel, silver dial. Classic, understated. You can’t really go wrong with that, can you? Bob’s Watches is offering it, and they claim you can save up to 50%. Now, *that’s* tempting! I mean, who doesn’t love a good discount? Especially on a Cartier! But seriously, do your research, compare prices. “Up to 50%” could mean like, 5%, for all we know. They always get you with that fine print, grrr.
Oh, and they’ve got a WSSA0030. This one’s a 2021 model with a blue dial. Blue dials are having a moment, aren’t they? A bit more modern maybe? I’m more of a classic white or silver dial kinda person myself. But hey, to each their own! Maybe blue’s *your* thing.
And get this – there’s even a steel and gold Santos! A bit older, probably, judging by the description. Steel and gold can look a bit…dated, to be honest. But it depends on the condition and the overall look. Maybe it’s got that cool vintage vibe going on? It’s a gamble, really. But at a decent price…hmm.
They also list a WSSA0037, in stainless steel with a “slate” dial. Slate sounds… interesting. Like a gray-ish color? I should probably google that. Sounds kinda boring though, ngl.
Then we have a WSSA0029, another stainless steel with silver dial. They’re offering a 15% discount and free shipping on this one. Sounds like a pretty good deal.
Okay, so where was I? Oh yeah, buying used. Look, the important thing is to do your homework. Check the seller’s reputation. Make sure they offer some kind of certification or guarantee. And don’t be afraid to ask questions! Lots of questions! You’re spending a good chunk of change here, even if it *is* used. Scratches? Dents? Service history? You wanna know *everything*.
