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Carterman32 · 10 June 2025, 04:16 PM

I own a L Santos Dumont black lacquer and was gifted a XL Santos Dumont silver.. I have a 6” wrist and am unable to return the XL because more than 30 days have passed. Should I try to sell the XL on the grey market and buy a smaller size, or just stay with the XL? Photos attached of the L vs XL.I’d probably take a $1k+ hit on the XL if I sell it, but that would still allow me to buy the L, which unlike the XL is quartz.

Thoughts?

metallic · 10 June 2025, 09:47 PM

I don’t know. Looking at those photos the two watches seem to be the same. The lug to lug seems to be the same.

1William · 10 June 2025, 10:25 PM

I prefer the silver dial but the case size is not as apparent to me.

subtona · 10 June 2025, 10:54 PM

Nice watch

Quartz option would be pointless.

1k beating sounds optimistic but if it was a gift it’s all upside?

Cartier Xl wear very big

GoingPlaces · 10 June 2025, 11:22 PM

I have the XL, quartz is pointless IMO.

opawlows · 10 June 2025, 11:45 PM

Based on the photos I think you should stay with the XL. Looks very similar if not identical in the wrist shot pics to me.

Carterman32 · 11 June 2025, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I have the XL, quartz is pointless IMO.

There’s a point… it would fit my wrist.

AEC · 11 June 2025, 08:42 AM

The XL looks great on your wrist. I love that watch and I think it's the steel/silver Dumont to have

Jwcinsd · 11 June 2025, 11:44 AM

I agree with all the above. The XL appears very similar and it’s mechanical. I’d for sure keep them as is.

10 June 2025, 04:16 PM	#1
Carterman32 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 103	Santos Dumont XL v L I own a L Santos Dumont black lacquer and was gifted a XL Santos Dumont silver.. I have a 6” wrist and am unable to return the XL because more than 30 days have passed. Should I try to sell the XL on the grey market and buy a smaller size, or just stay with the XL? Photos attached of the L vs XL.I’d probably take a $1k+ hit on the XL if I sell it, but that would still allow me to buy the L, which unlike the XL is quartz. Thoughts? Attached Images

10 June 2025, 10:54 PM	#4
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 27,176	Nice watch Quartz option would be pointless. 1k beating sounds optimistic but if it was a gift it’s all upside? Cartier Xl wear very big __________________

10 June 2025, 09:47 PM	#2
metallic "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Rick Location: USA Posts: 428	I don’t know. Looking at those photos the two watches seem to be the same. The lug to lug seems to be the same.

10 June 2025, 10:25 PM	#3
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 50,707	I prefer the silver dial but the case size is not as apparent to me.

10 June 2025, 11:22 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,370	I have the XL, quartz is pointless IMO.

10 June 2025, 11:45 PM	#6
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,331	Based on the photos I think you should stay with the XL. Looks very similar if not identical in the wrist shot pics to me.

11 June 2025, 08:42 AM	#8
AEC 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,526	The XL looks great on your wrist. I love that watch and I think it's the steel/silver Dumont to have

11 June 2025, 11:44 AM	#9
Jwcinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 33	I agree with all the above. The XL appears very similar and it’s mechanical. I’d for sure keep them as is.

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