Description
Cartier Santos-Dumont – Ref. WGSA0108
Overview
The Cartier Santos-Dumont Ref. WGSA0108 is a luxurious reinterpretation of Cartier’s legendary aviation watch, originally created in 1904 for pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. Crafted in 18K rose gold with refined proportions and a high-autonomy quartz movement, it embodies timeless elegance and Parisian sophistication.
Design & Materials
- Case: 31.4 mm x 43.5 mm, slim profile in 18K rose gold, approx. 7.3 mm thick.
- Bezel: Polished rose gold with Cartier’s signature exposed screws.
- Dial: Silvered satin-finish dial with sunray effect, bold Roman numerals, and blued-steel sword-shaped hands.
- Crown: Beaded rose gold crown set with a blue cabochon.
- Strap: Brown alligator leather strap with matching rose gold folding buckle.
- Aesthetic: Understated elegance in a pure geometric form, faithful to Cartier’s design heritage.
Movement
- Caliber: High-autonomy quartz movement.
- Functions: Hours and minutes.
- Autonomy: Up to 6 years of battery life.
Technical Specifications
- Reference: WGSA0108
- Collection: Santos-Dumont
- Case: 18K rose gold, 31.4 mm x 43.5 mm
- Bezel: 18K rose gold with exposed screws
- Dial: Silvered satin-finish with Roman numerals
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal
- Crown: Rose gold beaded crown with blue cabochon
- Water Resistance: 30 m
- Strap: Brown alligator leather
- Clasp: Rose gold folding buckle
- Condition: New / Unworn
- Box & Papers: Cartier presentation box and certificate
Prestige & Value
The Santos-Dumont WGSA0108 is a refined dress watch that celebrates Cartier’s pioneering role in watchmaking history. With its full rose gold case, timeless dial, and signature slim elegance, it is both a collector’s treasure and a daily statement of style.
