Cartier Santos

Cartier Santos de Cartier Large — ADLC • Full Black • Black Dial — Like New

Overview

The Cartier Santos is the world’s first wristwatch designed for a man — created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a timepiece he could read without taking his hands off the controls. More than a century later, the Santos remains one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable watches ever made, its bold square case and exposed screws as revolutionary today as they were at the dawn of aviation.

This exceptional all-black ADLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) edition takes the Santos into a new dimension. The ultra-hard DLC coating gives the steel case and rubber strap a deep, matte black finish of extraordinary visual impact, while providing exceptional resistance to scratches and wear. The black dial with its Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel hands creates a dramatic monochromatic composition of rare elegance and modernity. The iconic visible screws on the bezel — Santos’s most distinctive design signature — are rendered in polished steel, providing a precise and deliberate contrast against the all-black aesthetic.

Presented in like new condition with full original set, this is a rare and exceptional Santos — one of the most striking and collectible editions of one of watchmaking’s most storied references.

Key Specifications

• Brand: Cartier
• Model: Santos de Cartier Large
• Reference: WSSA0039
• Case Size: Large (39.8 x 47.5 mm)
• Condition: Like New
• Case Material: Stainless steel with ADLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating
• Strap: Black rubber strap with ADLC-coated steel deployant clasp
• Dial: Black, Roman numeral chapter ring, date at 6 o’clock
• Movement: Cartier Calibre 1847 MC, self-winding mechanical
• Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours
• Water Resistance: 100 m (330 ft)
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire

What’s Included

• Original Cartier box
• Certificate / papers
• All original accessories
• Full set