Cartier
Santos De Cartier Skeleton Large
WHSA0016Santos de Cartier1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying.
Large Model – Mechanical – Rose gold
Detailed features & specifications
The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, the seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.
Technical Details
Movement: Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 9619 MC
Case: Rose gold 750/1000
Crown: Rose gold 750/1000 heptagonal crown set with a faceted sapphire
Hands: Gold sword-shaped
Crystal: Sapphire
Case Back : Sapphire
Primary Bracelet : Rose gold 750/1000 with “SmartLink” adjustment system
Secondary Bracelet : Alligator leather with rose gold 750/1000 interchangeable deployant buckle, Both bracelets equipped with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system
Dial : Hours and minutes with skeletonized bridges forming Roman numerals
Movement Specifications : Individually numbered movement consisting of 138 parts, including 20 rubies
Dimensions : 28 mm x 28 mm
Thickness : 3.97 mm
Balance : 28,800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve : Approx. 72 hours
Case Width : 39.7 mm
Case Thickness : 9.08 mm
Water Resistance : Up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet)