# Oversized Luxury Timepieces The Cartier Santos Dumont XL Boasts a Mechanical Movement By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-santos-dumont-xl References: [dmarge](https://www.dmarge.com/2020/04/cartier-santos-dumont-xl.html) & [cartier](https://cartier.com) The Cartier Santos Dumont XL has been unveiled by the jewelry brand as its latest version of the [iconic namesake timepiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j12-watch) that is characterized by its oversized design and a few other updates. The timepiece is designed with men with larger wrists in mind and measures in a 46.6mm lug-to-lug, but still maintains a [very slim profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaegerlecoultre-ultrathin) at just 7.5mm in thickness. The watch now features a mechanical movement in the form of the 430 MC, which is further supported by a 38 hour power reserve. The Cartier Santos Dumont XL comes in variety of options including pink gold, pink gold and steel and steel with gray alligator leather, black alligator leather and navy blue alligator leather straps, respectively. The crown is accented by a cabochon for a pop of blue color that matches the watch's hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Oversized Luxury Timepieces:** Opportunity for luxury watch brands to create oversized timepieces to cater to men with larger wrists. - **Mechanical Movements in Luxury Watches:** Luxury watch brands can integrate mechanical movements to add value and sophistication to their timepieces. - **Customizable Watch Options:** The demand for personalized luxury watches grows, creating an opportunity for brands to offer various strap options and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Watch Industry:** Luxury watch brands can leverage the trend of oversized timepieces and mechanical movements to attract customers and drive sales. - **Jewelry Industry:** Jewelry brands can expand their product offerings by introducing luxury timepieces with unique designs and features. - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** Companies in the fashion accessories industry can tap into the growing demand for customizable luxury watches to diversify their product portfolio. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Bold Dress Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-plat-rose-gold.md) - [Luxe Mechanical Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvdb03-louis-varius-project.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Square Case Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brx3.md) - [Minimalist Gilded Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-slim-dherms-quantime-perptuel.md) - [Luxe Ultra-Thin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacheron-constantin-watch.md) - [Reinterpreted Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-monterey.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Sand Gold Luxurious Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remaster02.md)