Cartier Santos Dumont WHSA0032

Cartier Santos Dumont Skeleton Microrotor Demoiselle WHSA003 Steel

Famed for a litany of iconic timepieces like the Tank, Santos, Pasha and others, French jeweler and watchmaker Cartier are time and time again at the forefront of horological design in some way, shape or form. Launched in 2023, the Santos Dumont takes inspiration from the brand’s past and seeks to showcase the watchmaker’s expertise by providing a wonderfully unencumbered view of its micro-rotor cal. 9629MC movement, with its bridges being formed out of the indices that double as the hour markers in its dial. An incredibly creative and wonderfully executed synthesis between a technique that isn't often associated with the brand and a key visual characteristic of the brand, the Santos Dumont is one of the finest skeletonized watches on the market today, all the while perfectly representing Cartier and their incredible climb up the horological ladder as they continue to challenge brands that were previously considered to be beyond their level with regards to raw horological skill. Indeed highlighting the Santos Dumont’s history as a watch created for pioneering aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, the WHSA0032 also features a micro-rotor design inspired by his plane, which can be found at 7 o’clock, creating a rather unique-looking design and capping off what is a wonderfully luxurious timepiece.