Taiwan-factory Cartier Santos in ADLC-coated steel -- sapphire + fish-eye crystal, 9-dial options, Miyota 9015 movement, 47.5 x 39.8 x 9.38 mm.
This Santos is the product of a Taiwan factory known for its obsessive attention to the details that separate a great rep from a mediocre one. The 47.5 x 39.8 x 9.38 mm case wears the Santos's iconic exposed screws and square cushion form with authority, finished in a combination of polished steel and ADLC carbon coating that resists scratching far better than plain PVD. The crystal stack is a double act: a sapphire glass main crystal paired with a fish-eye glass, bringing the package to near-retail optical quality. The crown is set with a synthetic blue multi-faceted synthetic spinel -- colour and cut matched to the design source. Nine dial configurations are available on order, and the strap programme offers five leather combinations plus rubber in black and blue, all with the latest dual push-button deployment clasp. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement delivers a 42-hour power reserve and date function.
Taiwan Factory editions are known for tighter case tolerances, better bezel screw alignment, and more accurate integrated bracelet profiles.
The 9015 is one of the most proven workhorse movements in the rep world -- widely serviced, accurate, and available in most watch shops.
Yes, the all-steel configuration is available at checkout -- no coating means a classic silver-tone Santos look.