Cartier Santos or IWC Portofino as a leather-strapped watch gift? Why?

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Santos for sure

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Second santos. Just such a classic.

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Hmm, depends on the wrist size no? I thought the portofino was large

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This is helpful because he has thinner wrists

Hmmm, what reference portofino? Also, what’s your current state of your collection?

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Not for me, a gift! He has a tag and another non-luxury stainless watch, so just getting into the game. I’d like to get him something that feels a bit different than what he already has, yet is still classic, and has the option to be more more formal.

Id personally prefer receiving the IWC, but I have larger wrists and never really got into the whole Cartier mindset.
Separately you are a great friend/SO/family member, I could never imagine being gifted such a thing by anyone I know

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This is very very sweet! For my SO who is the most wonderful person I’ve ever known

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Here’s my thing, I think the Santos is a) more universally loved and b) more versatile. If you’re unsure his style or what he’ll like better I think the Cartier is a “safer” option

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