Watches And Wonders 2024: A Dual Time, Reverse Movement and Lacquered Dials in Cartier’s New Santos Collection

Steeped in a rich legacy that dates back to the early 20th century, Cartier's iconic Santos collection has long been a symbol of innovation and daring spirit. Named after the pioneering Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who commissioned Cartier to create a timepiece that could be worn on the wrist during his aeronautical exploits, the Santos watch has become a horological icon, seamlessly blending functionality and elegance. As the world of watchmaking converges at Watches and Wonders 2024, Cartier unveils a series of exceptional new models that pay homage to Santos-Dumont's audacious vision, redefining the boundaries of timekeeping and challenging our perception of time itself.

The Santos de Cartier Dual Time: Conquering Distance with Elegance

Inspired by Santos-Dumont's ability to overcome geographical barriers, the Santos de Cartier Dual Time watch allows you to track two different time zones simultaneously. Its mechanical movement with automatic winding seamlessly combines these dual timekeeping capabilities, ensuring that you never lose touch with the rhythms of the world around you, no matter where your adventures may lead.

With its tapered, ergonomic lines and a harmonious synergy between the case and bracelet, this steel version exudes an undeniable elegance. Rhodium-finish sword-shaped luminescent hands, a seven-sided faceted crown, and a grey counter displaying a second adjustable time zone further elevate its sophisticated allure. True to the Santos de Cartier collection's ethos, the bracelet offers unparalleled practicality, with the option to interchange steel or leather versions effortlessly thanks to the patented QuickSwitch system.

The Santos-Dumont Rewind: Reversing the Flow of Time

In a daring act of horological rebellion, the Santos-Dumont Rewind watch challenges our traditional perception of time by reversing the movement of its apple-shaped hands. Powered by the mechanical movement with reversed manual winding, calibre 230 MC, this limited edition in platinum and carnelian dial embodies the magical and unprecedented spirit of Santos-Dumont himself, for whom anything was possible. While the Roman numerals on the dial indicate the time in an arrangement that defies convention, the watch remains loyal to the elegant original model from 1904 and the pioneering spirit of its namesake. The Cartier signature, engraved on both sides of the dial, serves as a constant reminder of the brand's unwavering commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. Limited to 200 numbered pieces, this timepiece is a true collector's item.

The Santos-Dumont Limited-Edition: A Kaleidoscope of Elegance

Furthering the legacy of Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos-Dumont collection introduces three new exclusive models that pay tribute to the timeless elegance inherited from the legendary aviator. Available in olive green and platinum, blue peacock and rose gold, or taupe grey and yellow gold, each watch is coated with a thin layer of less than a thousandth of a millimeter of smoothed and hand-polished lacquer, adding brilliance, contrast, and depth to the dial's colors.

A metal arched frame punctuated with screws emphasizes the square shape of these watches, while the Arabic numerals echo the rounded corners of the emblematic Santos-Dumont dial. Delicate craftsmanship is at the service of a subtle and sophisticated aesthetic, perpetuating the heritage of this great watchmaking classic with manual mechanical movement, calibre 430 MC.

With these remarkable new additions to the Santos collection, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2024, Cartier invites us to join Alberto Santos-Dumont on a soaring journey through time and space, where the only limits are those of our own imagination. Embrace the daring legacy of this pioneering aviator and let your spirit soar to new heights of horological excellence.