The Cartier Santos de Cartier in steel and ADLC with black dial is the Santos at its most modern and purposeful. Born from one of the most celebrated moments in watchmaking history — Louis Cartier's 1904 commission for Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed to read the time without releasing the controls of his aircraft — the Santos remains as relevant and as beautifully resolved today as it was at its inception. This is the watch that started it all.
The ADLC treatment — Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon — gives the steel case a deep, matte black finish of extraordinary hardness and scratch resistance. The combination of ADLC-coated steel and polished steel across the case and bezel creates a subtle two-tone effect within a single dark palette that photographs rarely convey accurately — the contrast between the matte black surfaces and the polished bevels becomes most apparent in person. The exposed screws on the bezel — the detail that made the Santos revolutionary in 1904 and iconic for every decade since — are finished in polished steel against the darker case surface. The black dial carries Cartier's signature black steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material for legibility in any light. Sapphire crystal throughout.
The 39.8mm case at 9.38mm thickness wears with a slenderness that belies its presence — the Santos's distinctive square-cushion silhouette with its seamlessly curved horns sits flat against the wrist with extraordinary comfort. The steel crown is set with a black faceted synthetic spinel in keeping with the all-dark aesthetic. The watch ships with two straps — a black rubber strap and a black alligator leather strap — both equipped with Cartier's QuickSwitch interchangeability system, allowing the wearer to switch between them in seconds without tools. Steel interchangeable deployant buckle. Powered by Cartier's in-house Calibre 1847 MC manufacture automatic movement. Water resistant to 100 metres.
39.8mm steel and ADLC case. Black rubber strap and black alligator leather strap included. QuickSwitch system. Steel deployant buckle. Calibre 1847 MC. 100m water resistance.
Comes complete with original box and all paperwork. Free 5–7 day insured shipping. White glove service on every order.
The Cartier Santos de Cartier in steel and ADLC with black dial is the Santos at its most modern and purposeful. Born from one of the most celebrated moments in watchmaking history — Louis Cartier's 1904 commission for Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed to read the time without releasing the controls of his aircraft — the Santos remains as relevant and as beautifully resolved today as it was at its inception. This is the watch that started it all.
The ADLC treatment — Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon — gives the steel case a deep, matte black finish of extraordinary hardness and scratch resistance. The combination of ADLC-coated steel and polished steel across the case and bezel creates a subtle two-tone effect within a single dark palette that photographs rarely convey accurately — the contrast between the matte black surfaces and the polished bevels becomes most apparent in person. The exposed screws on the bezel — the detail that made the Santos revolutionary in 1904 and iconic for every decade since — are finished in polished steel against the darker case surface. The black dial carries Cartier's signature black steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material for legibility in any light. Sapphire crystal throughout.
The 39.8mm case at 9.38mm thickness wears with a slenderness that belies its presence — the Santos's distinctive square-cushion silhouette with its seamlessly curved horns sits flat against the wrist with extraordinary comfort. The steel crown is set with a black faceted synthetic spinel in keeping with the all-dark aesthetic. The watch ships with two straps — a black rubber strap and a black alligator leather strap — both equipped with Cartier's QuickSwitch interchangeability system, allowing the wearer to switch between them in seconds without tools. Steel interchangeable deployant buckle. Powered by Cartier's in-house Calibre 1847 MC manufacture automatic movement. Water resistant to 100 metres.
39.8mm steel and ADLC case. Black rubber strap and black alligator leather strap included. QuickSwitch system. Steel deployant buckle. Calibre 1847 MC. 100m water resistance.
Comes complete with original box and all paperwork. Free 5–7 day insured shipping. White glove service on every order.
