After I got my tax refund last week, I wanted to get myself something special. I’ve been eyeing this Cartier Santos 100 for a long time now, and finally decided to treat myself.

You might be thinking, out of all the watches you could get, why that one?

The Cartier Santos is constructed with incredible craftsmanship and watch know-how of Cartier watchmakers, so the unbeatable quality was a huge selling point for me. The flat watch has a square but rounded face, that isn’t too slim or too thick. It’s comfortable to wear and goes great with formal or casual styles. That was crucial for me.

Although I wanted a luxury watch, I didn’t want anything too crazy or gaudy.
The brown leather band paired with the gold watch face puts a unique and modern spin on the classic stainless steel combinations you get with most watches. It’s easy to wear and see even in the dimmest lit-rooms. Another thing I like is that the watch is incredibly durable. Although it’s not built on a sports chronograph, you can wear in the most rugged conditions.

Once you buy a Cartier Santos, you really won’t need another watch for daily wear, it can go with jeans and a T-shirt or your best suit.