Santos de Cartier Large

The Santos de Cartier Large WSSA0018 is a piece of living history — the world's first purpose-designed wristwatch. In 1904, Louis Cartier created the original Santos at the request of Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who complained that pocket watches were impractical while piloting his aircraft. The Santos literally invented the wristwatch as we know it.

Movement

The Calibre 1847 MC is Cartier's in-house self-winding movement, crafted with the same attention to detail as the case. It offers a 40-hour power reserve and is regulated to chronometer-level precision.

Key Specifications

• Case: 39.8mm stainless steel with yellow gold screws
• Dial: Silver opaline with Roman numerals, sword-shaped hands
• Bezel: Iconic screwed bezel with exposed gold-toned screws
• Bracelet: Interchangeable steel bracelet and leather strap (QuickSwitch system)
• Water Resistance: 100 metres / 330 feet
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date

The Santos de Cartier WSSA0018 features Cartier's SmartLink bracelet for easy size adjustment without tools, and the QuickSwitch system for seamless strap changes. A watch that connects the birth of aviation to modern life with unbroken elegance.