Cartier is a brand that was birthed over 100 years ago when Louis Cartier uncovered an infatuation with the measurement of time. From the onset, the brand has been driven by curiosity and innovation, and the watches have always starred bold and exquisite designs that require intricate movements.
The Cartier Santos Dumont, a pioneering wristwatch was first designed in 1904 and was debuted as one of the first modern watches for men. It was invented specifically to be worn on the wrist, not a converted pocket watch like some of its contemporaries.
Cartier Santos Dumont Large
The timepiece was inspired by the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who demanded a watch ideal for piloting his flying machines. It features a geometric shape and exposed screws and is accompanied by a leather strap. It also has a rich history that dates back over a century. Today, it stands out as one of the most valuable models produced by Cartier as it offers a wide variety of styles for men and women, with materials ranging from steel, yellow gold, two-tone steel and gold, and titanium.
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About Cartier Santos-Dumont
Cartier Santos-Dumont is the initial Santos watch that was designed by Louis Cartier for Brazilian pilot Alberto-Santos Dumont in 1904. The Brazilian pilot requested a timepiece that he could use to monitor flight time without having to forsake the plane gears, and the Santos-Dumont was designed for him.
The actual Santos-Dumont watch had a squarish case with angular lugs, a square dial, and long, thin Roman numerals. The case also measured around 24.8 x 34.8 mm. In 1911, Cartier started delivering the Santos-Dumont watch to the public and those models were solely made in platinum or yellow gold. They were also available with leather straps and a gold folding buckle.
However, in 2019, the Cartier Santos-Dumont was renewed with a contemporary size. It was also furnished with a quartz movement, it is therefore now known as the Santos collection’s entry-level model. And in 2020, Cartier followed up with mechanical versions of the Santos-Dumont.
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Cartier Santos Dumont Large WGSA0054
Cartier Santos Dumont Large WGSA0054 features are outlined below.
The Dial
Santos Dumont Wgsa0054 has a beautiful beige dial with a concentric cube pattern to match the beige lacquer that fills its case. The whole watch aesthetic is cohesive and elegantly produced.
The Construction
Santos Dumont Wgsa0054 uses lacquer-filling to give out the design’s contours and proportions in a new and unique manner that gives it an unmatched wrist presence.
Brand: Cartier
Model: Santos-Dumont
Reference: Crwgsa0054
Year: 2023
Material: 18kt Rose Gold (Lacquer-filled)
Dial Color: Beige
Dimensions: 43.5mm X 31.5mm
Movement: Automatic Cal. 420 Mc
Bracelet: Leather Strap
Condition: New
Included: Watch, Box And Papers
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Cartier Santos Dumont Large Rose Gold
The Cartier Santos Dumont Rose Gold is a watch that can be used while flying. It measures 25mm to 38mm, its bezel is stunning with or without diamonds, and its 18k rose gold case houses a manual winding mechanical or Quartz movement. The Cartier Santos Dumont Rose Gold shows just the hours and minutes but some models also feature a date window and a power reserve display. Its genteel look is completed with an alligator leather strap.
Santos-Dumont watch large Rose Gold features a high autonomy quartz movement, steel case, 18K rose gold (750/1000) bezel, steel beaded crown set with a blue synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, satin-brushed silver dial with sunray effect, roman numerals, and sapphire crystal. It has a black alligator leather strap, with steel ardillon buckle. Its case dimensions are 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm, thickness: 7.3 mm and water-resistant up to 3 bar which is approximately 30 meters/100 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cartier Santos-Dumont Retain Its Value?
Cartier focuses on timeless design while investing in technical and aesthetic upgrades of its watches. Due to this, many Cartier watches do maintain their value. Watches from the Santos collection retain their value over time because of their classic looks and robust build. They are also adaptable and can be worn on both casual and dressy occasions.
Is The Cartier Santos-Dumont Waterproof?
Cartier Santos-Dumont watches are water resistant to 30 meters and 100 feet, and this makes them “splashproof”. These watches can withstand exposure to droplets, but they do not have to be drenched in water, mostly during swimming and water sports.
Is The Cartier Santos-Dumont Discontinued?
Cartier still produces the Santos-Dumont watch. After the redesign of the collection in 2019, it has still released new models in 2020 and 2022.
