Description
🕰️ Overview
The Santos de Cartier Large Automatic in 18k rose gold is an iconic timepiece that blends timeless elegance with modern innovation. Originally designed in 1904 for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, this luxury watch remains a bold statement of style and precision engineering.
💎 Design & Materials
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Case: Large 39.8 mm case crafted entirely from 18k rose gold, with signature exposed screws.
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Dial: Silvered opaline dial with Roman numeral hour markers and blued steel sword-shaped hands.
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Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for maximum durability.
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Bezel: Fixed 18k rose gold bezel with polished finish.
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Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal case back showcasing the automatic movement.
⚙️ Movement
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Powered by Cartier Calibre 1847 MC – a self-winding mechanical movement.
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Offers reliable precision and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.
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Anti-magnetic and shock-resistant thanks to nickel-phosphorus components and a robust shield.
🔗 Bracelet & Versatility
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Comes with interchangeable straps via Cartier’s patented QuickSwitch system.
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SmartLink adjustment system allows easy bracelet sizing without tools.
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Includes an 18k rose gold bracelet and an additional leather strap for styling versatility.
📋 Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Model | Santos de Cartier Large Automatic |
| Case Size | 39.8 mm |
| Case Material | 18k Rose Gold |
| Dial | Silver Opaline with Roman Numerals |
| Bezel | Fixed, Polished 18k Rose Gold |
| Crystal | Sapphire (Scratch-resistant) |
| Case Back | Transparent Sapphire Crystal |
| Movement | Cartier Calibre 1847 MC (Automatic) |
| Power Reserve | ~42 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100 meters / 330 feet |
| Bracelet | Interchangeable Rose Gold Bracelet & Leather Strap |
👑 Elegance Meets Innovation
The Santos de Cartier Large in rose gold is more than a luxury watch – it’s a statement of legacy, innovation, and timeless design. Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs of refined horology.
