Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph Discontinued

About This Watch

The Cartier Santos 100 XL Chronograph was the boldest Santos ever produced — a 46.5mm behemoth that brought the century-old Santos design firmly into the oversized sports watch era of the 2000s. Introduced in 2004 to celebrate the Santos' 100th anniversary, the Santos 100 line took the classic square case and amplified it to dramatic proportions. The XL Chronograph version pushed this even further, adding two subdials and date functionality to the already imposing case. The ADLC-coated bezel screws create a sportier, more contemporary look than the polished screws of the standard Santos. The caliber 8630 MC automatic chronograph movement is robustly specified for the demanding XL case, providing 42 hours of power reserve. The black dial with white markings offers excellent legibility, while the black rubber strap with steel inserts signals that this is a Santos built for action rather than the boardroom. Now discontinued following the 2018 Santos de Cartier redesign, the Santos 100 XL Chronograph has developed a following among collectors who appreciate its audacious proportions and sporty character. At 16.3mm thick, this was never a subtle watch — it was Cartier's answer to the oversized sports watch trend, proving that even the most elegant maison could produce a wrist-commanding chronograph. The secondary market pricing represents a compelling value for a discontinued Cartier sports chronograph.