The Santos is the watch Louis Cartier made in 1904 for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, and it is still one of the most requested Cartier models. The Santos watches on this page are new and unworn, with box, papers and Cartier's international warranty, and we source each one to order. Tell us the reference, size and bracelet you want and we will confirm availability and timing before you commit.

Cartier Santos de Cartier Large WSSA0018 on a leather watch cushion Cartier Cartier Santos Large WSSA0018 Ref. WSSA0018 8.400,00 € Inquire ->

Santos de Cartier or Santos-Dumont?

The Santos de Cartier is the sports model: a square steel case with screws on the bezel, 100 m water resistance and Cartier's automatic calibre 1847 MC. It comes with two bracelets, steel and calfskin, which you swap in seconds with the QuickSwitch system, and the steel bracelet adjusts without tools thanks to SmartLink. The Santos-Dumont is the dress version, thin and closer to the original of 1904, on a leather strap with a quartz movement.

  • Santos de Cartier, large: 39.8 mm wide, with a date.
  • Santos de Cartier, medium: 35.1 mm wide, the size that suits most wrists.
  • Santos-Dumont, large: 31.4 mm wide and only 7.3 mm thin, on a navy blue alligator strap.

Read the story of the Cartier Santos, from the 1904 aviator to today.

Santos Questions

Are your Santos watches new?

Yes. They are new and unworn, with box, papers and Cartier's international warranty, and sourced to order. We are an independent dealer, not part of Cartier's official network, and our watchmaker checks every watch before it is handed over.

Medium or large Santos?

A square case wears larger than a round one of the same width, so the medium suits more wrists than its size suggests. The large has more presence and a date. Tell us your wrist size and what you wear now, and we will tell you honestly which one works.

Do you service Cartier watches?

Yes, in our own workshop in Pangrati, with original parts only and a written 2-year warranty on every service, after a written diagnosis and quote. A watch still under factory warranty should go to Cartier first.

See every model on our Cartier page, or read our guide to buying a used Cartier in Athens.