Santos Dumont LM WSSA0046

The Santos de Cartier collection is one of the most iconic and innovative lines in watch history, Starting with the world's first men's wristwatch, Created by Louis Cartier for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904. Born to solve the inconvenience of using pocket watches during flights, It was officially launched commercially in 1911, Pioneering the popularization of wristwatches. Since then, It has continued to innovate and design for over 100 years, Establishing itself as an iconic collection representing Cartier. The Cartier Santos-Dumont WSSA0046 is a large model that combines the iconic Santos design with a contemporary feel, Featuring a stainless steel case with a deep and captivating black lacquer finish. With a case size of 43.5 x 31.4 mm and a slim thickness of 7.3 mm, It exudes a refined and understated presence on the wrist. The black dial has a transparent lacquer finish that creates a subtle sense of depth depending on the angle of the light, And the three-dimensional raised Roman numeral indexes and steel sword hands harmoniously combine. Equipped with the Caliber 430 MC manual-winding movement, It offers a power reserve of 38 hours and water resistance of 30 meters. The case back is intricately engraved with Alberto Santos Dumont’s signature, Paying homage to the original story and tradition. The black alligator leather strap and steel ardillon buckle add a luxurious finish. This model is a modern reinterpretation of the Santos heritage, Which was born in 1904 as the first wristwatch, And combines the intensity of black lacquer, The solidity of steel, And the delicacy felt in its thinness.