Cartier
Reference WSSA0030 Santos | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2020
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June 17, 02:57 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
Dial: blue sunburst
Caliber: cal. 1847 MC automatic, 23 jewels
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by eight screws
Case number: 4072, 45'856'8BX
Closure: stainless steel Cartier bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 39.8 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Cartier presentation box, Warranty card (undated), official pre-owned watch limited warranty cards dated 24 April 2023, Service invoice dated 19 February 2024, and additional set of leather straps with stainless steel folding clasp
In 1904, Louis Cartier designed a timepiece for the famous Brazilian aviator and Cartier's friend Alberto Santos Dumont that allowed the pilot to easily tell time while flying. The birth of Santos, symbolized not only one of the first ever watches worn on the wrist, but also the friendship between these two pioneers.
The timeless silhouette saw countless reinterpretations over the century, but retains key design elements such as the rounded angles of the dial, the seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws.
The present Santos features an automatic caliber 1847 MC, and is a larger interpretation of the iconic Cartier design sitting at 39.8 mm. Complete with box and papers and in excellent condition, the present Santos is a classic addition to a gentleman's everyday ensemble.