Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Large 18kt Rose Gold on Bracelet, Skeletonized Dial with Skeletonized Bridges Forming Roman Numerals, 7-Sided Crown Set with a Faceted Spinel, Manufacture Caliber 9611 MC Mechanical Movement with Manual Winding System, 18kt Rose Gold Bracelet with Double Fold-Over Deployant Buckle and SmartLink Adjustment System, 39.8mm

The solid two-body skeletonized case, bracelet, hooded lugs, and flat bezel with 8 face screws, are polished/brushed. It has a skeletonized dial with the open-worked bridges forming Roman numeral hour markers. It includes blued steel sword hour and minute hands. It’s water resistant to 100 meters/330 feet, it has a power reserve of 72-hours at full winding, and the 9.08mm thick case, dial, and movement are all signed. It has a heptagonal screw-down winding crown set with a faceted sapphire with crown guards and an exhibition sapphire display crystal case back secured with 8 screws.

This Cartier Santos De Cartier Large WHSA0016 has a mechanical manual winding Cartier caliber 9611 MC movement. It’s rhodium plated with skeletonized bridges that form Roman Numeral hour markers. It’s constructed with 20 jewels, 138 components, a shock absorber system, and a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions. The mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz). The Cartier Santos De Cartier Large was recently introduced. It’s named after Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont who requested Louis Cartier to make him an aviation watch in 1904.

The Cartier WHSA0016 Santos Skeleton Men’s Watch is an extraordinary timepiece that redefines elegance and innovation in luxury watchmaking. This large model, crafted from 18K rose gold, features an exquisitely openworked dial that showcases Cartier’s mastery of horological artistry. The skeletonized bridges form bold Roman numerals, seamlessly blending functionality with architectural beauty, while gold sword-shaped hands glide gracefully over the dial, protected by a sapphire crystal and an open case back.

At the heart of this masterpiece is the Cartier manufacture caliber 9619 MC, a manually wound mechanical movement consisting of 138 meticulously assembled components, including 20 rubies. With a power reserve of approximately 72 hours and a balance oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, this movement is as precise as it is mesmerizing. The heptagonal crown, set with a faceted sapphire, adds a touch of Cartier’s signature elegance.

The 39.8mm case, with a slim 9.08mm profile, sits comfortably on the wrist, whether paired with the 18K rose gold bracelet, featuring the innovative “SmartLink” adjustment system, or the second strap in rich alligator leather, complete with an interchangeable rose gold deployant buckle. Thanks to the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system, transitioning between the bracelets is effortless, offering versatility for any occasion.

With water resistance up to 10 bar (approximately 100 meters/330 feet), the Santos Skeleton maintains its practical edge while embodying Cartier’s iconic blend of tradition and modernity. A marvel of design and craftsmanship, this watch is individually numbered, making it a true collector’s piece that celebrates the enduring legacy of the Cartier Santos line. A statement of sophistication, this timepiece is perfect for those who appreciate bold innovation and timeless elegance.

Reference No. WHSA0016