GF Factory Cartier Santos blue dial wristwatch review

The Cartier Santos model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone movement architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

Original review of GF Factory Cartier Santos series WSSA0013 (large size) wristwatch

Product model: WSSA0013 (large size)

Domestic list price: ￥50500

Clock diameter: 39.8 millimeters

Case thickness: 9.08 millimeters

Mechanism type: automatic mechanical

Movement model: 1847 MC

Case material: stainless steel

Waterproof depth: 100 meters

Model details: Cartier Santos series WSSA0013 (large size)

This wristwatch is a brand new model resulting from the significant renewal of Santos, one of Cartier's most classic lines. While the original classic design elements are preserved, the stainless steel case is combined with a blue dial; The color of the dial is light in the center and gradually gets darker towards the edges. The Roman numeral hour markers are processed with a mirrored touch, and the hour and minute hands are coated with Super-Luminova lume material, giving the watch a sportier look. As the movement, Cartier's entry-level self-made 1847 MC self-winding caliber is used and offers a 48-hour power reserve. The stainless steel strap is equipped with the “SmartLink” bracelet adjustment system and the “QuickSwitch” quick strap changing system, which allows the user to adjust the bracelet length without the need for tools.

2018 was the year of Santos for Cartier, and this year Cartier released models with some new color options to continue Santos' momentum. Thus, the first blue dial Santos in history was born. The new blue dial Cartier Santos WSSA0013 adopts the classic Santos design and stands out with its gradient blue dial.

Dial and Hand Details

Blue dial options can occasionally be seen in Cartier's best-selling models; such as Ballon Bleu, which was introduced the previous year, in 2017. However, most Cartier watches come with the classic color combination, namely the silver dial that has become the symbol of the brand. This makes the blue dial Santos very special, especially among classic models.

The dial design is in an attractive dark blue tone, consistent with the original; In the gradient color, the center is lighter blue and the edges are darker. Unlike watches of other brands, Roman numerals are used on the dial of the Santos, and sapphire glass, which creates a clear contrast with the metallic blue, is preferred. Additionally, the hour and minute hands of the GF Factory Cartier Santos are equipped with Super-Luminova lume coating, unlike the blued steel hour and minute hands usually seen on silver dials.

Mirror-polished Roman numerals and white markers add contrast to the GF Factory Cartier Santos dial. However, this combination may not provide the best readability in some light environments; because the hour markers and the polished hour and minute hands can sometimes blend into the dial too much due to the way they reflect light.

Mirrored hour markers were created by metal deposition on the dial; For this reason, Cartier's traditional “secret signature” does not appear on the “VII”, or twelve o'clock, hour marker. This is a small detail, and in keeping with the original, GF Factory's Santos has avoided forcibly adding Cartier's “secret signature” to the dial. Another detail that is perfect is the date window at position 6: the background of the dark date disk perfectly integrates with the blue gradient dial color of the main body.

Case and Body Workmanship

The Santos Large platform was used; The case and strap are made of stainless steel, the overall dimensions are 39.8 mm 47.5 mm 9.08 mm. There is a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass on the front and a solid stainless steel case back. The strap continues two of Cartier's practical innovations: QuickSwitch and SmartLink (quick bracelet/strap changing and adjustment feature).

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

It is worth noting that; Among replica watches in this price range, GF Factory's case and bracelet workmanship is quite successful. The flat textures on all surfaces are extremely finely processed, and the upper and lower edges of the case are finished with polished chamfered surfaces.

A peacock blue, high-end calfskin strap is also included as a gift with purchase; Leather quality, grip feeling and color all reach the original level.

The exquisite stitching and carefully crafted buckle reveal GF Factory's superior craftsmanship at every moment.

Summary: The most powerful aspect of Cartier watchmaking is that the watches it produces are extremely eye-catching and beautiful. Whether you like it or not, you can't deny how popular Cartier wristwatches are in the real world; Many popular models are sold until stock runs out. The blue-dial Cartier Santos produced by GF Factory reflects the original to a high degree and does not cause any problems in detecting that it is a replica at first glance.