Santos Super Clone
🕰️ Wearing Experience
When worn, the weight distribution (131 g total) is balanced precisely to Cartier’s standard, offering the same tactile feedback when clasping the bracelet. The clasp closing sound—a subtle metallic click at 1.2 kHz frequency—has even been acoustically tuned to match the original.
The VS Factory Cartier Santos stands as one of the most accurate Cartier replicas ever produced, not only in appearance but in mechanical architecture and finishing discipline. It captures the elegance, precision, and spirit of the authentic Santos — a true masterpiece of clone engineering.
VS Factory Cartier Santos Replica — Precision Meets Perfection
The VS Factory Cartier Santos represents one of the finest recreations in the world of luxury watchmaking. Every millimeter of this timepiece mirrors the original Cartier design — from its case curvature to the satin-brushed finish — achieving a 1:1 super clone level of craftsmanship.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
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Model Reference: Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model (WSSA0018 equivalent)
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Case Size: 39.8 mm × 47.5 mm
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Thickness: 9.4 mm (identical to genuine, deviation <0.1 mm)
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Case Material: 316L/904L stainless steel (mirror-polished and vertically brushed, same texture orientation as genuine)
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Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal (thickness 1.4 mm, edge curvature matches OEM spec)
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Dial: Silvered opaline dial with sunburst effect; blue sword-shaped hands filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
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Movement: Custom-developed VS Cal.1847MC clone, built on Citizen 9015 base, featuring bi-directional winding and magnetic shielding plate—precisely replicating the Cartier in-house 1847MC structure
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Power Reserve: 42 hours ±3h
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Water Resistance: Tested to 50 meters, equal to the original Cartier specification
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Bracelet: QuickSwitch interchangeable system, complete with both steel bracelet and genuine cowhide strap; link engraving depth 0.2 mm consistent with authentic factory milling
🔍 Replica Accuracy Breakdown
| Detail | VS Factory | Genuine Cartier | Difference |
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| Case dimension | 39.8×47.5 mm | 39.8×47.5 mm | ±0 mm |
| Dial printing thickness | 0.12 mm | 0.12 mm | 0% |
| Hand color tone (Pantone ref.) | 295C | 295C | 0 deviation |
| Bracelet polish grain | 2000 grit vertical | 2000 grit vertical | Identical |
| Crown cabochon | Synthetic spinel, 4.2 mm | Natural sapphire, 4.2 mm | Visual indistinguishable |
🧭 Craftsmanship Highlights
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The case-edge transition uses a 0.35 mm chamfer identical to Cartier’s factory geometry, ensuring smooth light reflection.
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The screw head alignment is hand-corrected — each screw on the bezel and bracelet aligns perfectly with Cartier’s classic radial symmetry.
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VS Factory replicates the QuickSwitch and SmartLink system with internal springs matching Cartier’s patented tolerance (±0.03 mm).
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The movement rotor engraving—“CARTIER 1847 MC”—is laser-etched with microdepth 0.05 mm, making it nearly impossible to distinguish from the authentic model without disassembly.
