Born from the friendship between Louis Cartier and pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos became one of the earliest purpose-built men’s wristwatches and remains one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs more than a century later. A standout option for collectors looking for a modern luxury sports watch with genuine history, strong wrist presence, and one of the most visually dynamic dial configurations in the current Santos lineup.

Presents itself in mint condition with little to no signs of wear. The enlarged blue dial immediately draws attention with a rich sunray finish that transitions from vibrant cobalt tones to a much deeper navy depending on the angle. The polished stainless steel bezel displays Cartier’s signature exposed screw design, creating one of the most recognizable case profiles in luxury watchmaking while contrasting beautifully against the brushed case surfaces. The matching blue calfskin leather strap softens the watch visually and pairs naturally with the signature blue jeweled crown, giving it a more elevated appearance.

Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, and date. The 7-sided crown on the right side of the case controls all settings, with the first pulled position adjusting the date and the second position setting the time. Cartier’s QuickSwitch system underneath the lugs allows the strap to be removed within seconds without requiring tools, making transitions between strap and bracelet configurations extremely simple. Lume appears on the hands and glows bright under low light conditions while maintaining the clean dial layout during daytime wear. 

Comes as a complete set, double-boxed, including the Cartier presentation box, watch pillow, warranty card, warranty booklet, manuals, and Cartier booklets. 

The Santos remains one of the few luxury sports watches capable of feeling both elegant and casual depending on how it is worn. On the blue calfskin leather strap, it becomes an ideal configuration for collectors looking for a more refined and slightly more uncommon take on one of Cartier’s most recognizable designs.