When it comes to wristwear luxury, Cartier has always been at the forefront. Introducing the Santos Skeleton Series, a collaboration that brings together the finest design minds to create a masterpiece that echoes perfection.
The watch features dimensions of 43.5×31.4mm, equipped with a Swiss 1042 movement re-engineered to match the original 9629 style. A team of Cartier’s top designers have been enlisted to faithfully recreate the case in a true 1:1 size synchronized with the genuine model, making it genuinely skeletonized.
Its strap is made from imported crocodile leather, with a choice of 18k rose gold or gold-plated buckle. Sapphire glass grants visibility to the intricate details within, coupled with blue steel hands and a sapphire-set crown that exudes vintage elegance.
For ease of time adjustment, the crown is surrounded by slip-proof particles—how convenient! The polished steel bezel creates a striking contrast with the case, adding depth to its design layers.
Notably, each watch comes with a verification card and invoice, ensuring that each code can be individually scanned, unlike the standardized codes of lower-end products. The distinctive feature lies in the pearl rotor shaped like the ‘Demoiselle’ aircraft designed by Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1907, connected to a semi-circular globe motif. This is a significant icon and marks the first implementation of a skeleton movement, unveiling the watch’s design details through its sapphire crystal.
All these elements combine to make the Cartier Santos Skeleton Series a true testament to timeless elegance and innovative design.