Cartier
Santos de Cartier
Ref. W2SA0027 / 31.40mm / 2023
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About the Santos: The Watch That Invented the Wristwatch
The Cartier Santos is the watch that invented the wristwatch as we know it. In 1904, Louis Cartier designed it for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviator who couldn't check a pocket watch while flying, and in doing so, created the first purpose-built men's wristwatch in history. With its square case, exposed screw bezel, and Roman numeral dial, the Santos didn't just solve a problem…
Buying Highlights
- • First luxury watch: the WSSA0018 is the perfect entry into serious watchmaking
- • Men who want an alternative to the Rolex Datejust
- • QuickSwitch mechanism: should click cleanly and release smoothly; a loose mechanism suggests wear or damage
Investment Grade
B+: strong value retention, steady appreciation, but not the explosive gains of Rolex sport models or Patek Nautilus. The smart money says Cartier is undervalued relative to its heritage and cultural …