The Cartier Santos de Cartier WSSA0018 pays homage to one of the earliest pilot’s watches ever made, originally designed in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. This 2022 reference seamlessly blends heritage, innovation, and contemporary elegance in a distinctly Cartier silhouette.

The Santos de Cartier Large features a 39.8 mm square case crafted in polished and brushed stainless steel, instantly recognizable by its rounded edges and exposed screws on the bezel—an iconic design feature. The watch's refined silvered opaline dial is adorned with black Roman numerals, a rail-track minute scale, and sword-shaped blued steel hands, reinforcing its classic Art Deco inspiration.

Powered by the Cartier Caliber 1847 MC, an in-house automatic movement, the watch delivers solid reliability and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. The movement is protected by a screw-down caseback and offers water resistance up to 100 meters (330 feet), making it both elegant and durable.

One of the most appealing features of this reference is the inclusion of the Cartier QuickSwitch system, which allows seamless bracelet changes without tools. The watch comes with both a stainless steel bracelet with SmartLink adjustment system and an additional black calfskin leather strap, enabling effortless transitions from sporty to dressy.