The Story
The Santos de Cartier is one of the most important designs in modern watchmaking, originally created for aviation and now refined into a versatile everyday watch. This stainless steel example features the medium-size case, offering a balanced, elegant presence that works comfortably across a wide range of wrist sizes.
The silvered opaline dial is crisp and uncluttered, finished with bold black Roman numerals and blued steel sword-shaped hands. The square case, exposed bezel screws, and integrated bracelet give the watch its instantly recognisable identity, whilst remaining restrained and wearable.
Inside is the Cartier 1847 MC automatic movement, developed for reliability and daily use. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, provides a 42-hour power reserve, and is engineered to resist magnetic fields commonly encountered in everyday life. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, adding practical durability to the elegant design.
The watch is fitted to its original stainless steel bracelet, featuring Cartier’s SmartLink system for easy sizing without tools. This example was purchased in 2025 and is presented in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of careful wear. It is supplied as a full set with original box and papers, with the manufacturer’s warranty active at the time of sale.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
The Santos de Cartier is one of the most important designs in modern watchmaking, originally created for aviation and now refined into a versatile everyday watch. This stainless steel example features the medium-size case, offering a balanced, elegant presence that works comfortably across a wide range of wrist sizes.
The silvered opaline dial is crisp and uncluttered, finished with bold black Roman numerals and blued steel sword-shaped hands. The square case, exposed bezel screws, and integrated bracelet give the watch its instantly recognisable identity, whilst remaining restrained and wearable.
Inside is the Cartier 1847 MC automatic movement, developed for reliability and daily use. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, provides a 42-hour power reserve, and is engineered to resist magnetic fields commonly encountered in everyday life. Water resistance is rated to 100 metres, adding practical durability to the elegant design.
The watch is fitted to its original stainless steel bracelet, featuring Cartier’s SmartLink system for easy sizing without tools. This example was purchased in 2025 and is presented in excellent condition, showing only minimal signs of careful wear. It is supplied as a full set with original box and papers, with the manufacturer’s warranty active at the time of sale.
