CartierSantos De Cartier

KEY FACTS

• Introduced in 1904, the Cartier Santos can lay claim to being the world’s first designated aviator’s watch
• The watch is named after Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, a personal friend of Louis Cartier who requested the original watch be created as a one-off
• The reference WSSA0062 debuted in 2023, and represents yet another evolution in the design of the Santos 
• The watch features a gradient green dial, and has proved popular with collectors and enthusiasts for its contemporary appearance
• This latest version of Cartier’s icon measures 41mm across and retains all of the Santos’ signature design cues including the exposed bezel screws, Roman numeral hour markers, and sword-shaped hands
• Cartier’s ‘QuickSwitch’ system allows the wearer to easily change the bracelet for the green leather alligator strap with steel deployant clasp included with the lot
• Beneath the caseback beats Cartier’s calibre 1847 MC, an automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve
• The Santos’ ‘go anywhere, do anything’ nature is underlined by its water resistance level of 100 metres
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• ​A one-owner watch purchased new from a Cartier authorised dealer
• Presented with its display box, Cartier-branded outer packaging, guarantee, purchase paperwork, and swing tags
• A factor-issue protective sticker remains fitted to the caseback
• Graded ‘AA’ by the vendor who reports the watch to be in unworn condition 

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