The Santos model represents the timeless elegance and artisanal sophistication that has distinguished the Maison Cartier for over a century.
Explore the latest nuances of Santos watches, which combine innovation, distinctive style and practicality.
THE ORIGINS OF THE SANTOS MODEL: WHEN ELEGANCE MERGES WITH ADVENTURE
In 1904, Louis Cartier fulfilled the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont : to read the time while flying. Thus, one of the first wristwatches was born, sealing the friendship between two precursors.
The Santos watch is based on the concept of shape, taste for the essential, rigor of proportions and research into details.
An emblematic and constantly renewed collection , where the bezel with visible screws recalls the riveted fuselage of aircraft and the square case with rounded corners lets time pass on large Roman numerals.
SANTOS BY CARTIER: THE COLOR EVOLUTION AND THE LATEST INNOVATIONS
Like all icons, the Santos model is not afraid of restyling and innovation .
In its steel version , in fact, it allows itself a new nuance for its image, dictated by the audacity of the security of being a champion.
After ultramarine blue , the Maison Cartier expands its color offering by introducing dark green as a new dial option.
These two shades feature a shimmer that diffuses a grand metallic sheen and adds a touch of boldness to the Santos model range.
The shaded dials are covered with a fine layer of manually dyed lacquer: an extremely refined touch that gives depth to the two colors recently introduced in the collection.
The singular and easily recognizable shape, the attention to detail and the balance of proportions allow this model not to fear the passing of fashions.
These new proposals speak to a public that is attentive to trends and loves having a watch on its wrist that embodies practicality, simplicity and innovation .
The two new Santos are available in two sizes , large and medium. Additionally, all watches are equipped with the 1847 MC automatic movement and two interchangeable steel and alligator bracelets.
Thanks to the Quick Switch system, for which Cartier has registered the patent, Santos is a design watch that combines pioneering spirit and timeless elegance .
