For sale is the Cartier Santos Large with a beautiful blue sunray dial. This is one of the more striking modern Santos configurations, taking a very classic design and giving it a bit more depth and personality.
The dial is the highlight. In most lighting, it reads as a deep navy, but when the light hits it, the sunray finish opens up and gives the watch a completely different look. It adds dimension to what is otherwise a very clean, structured design.
The Santos case is one of the most recognizable shapes in watchmaking. The square case, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet give it a strong identity without feeling overdesigned. At the Large size, it has presence on the wrist but still wears comfortably thanks to the relatively thin profile and curved case.
The bracelet is a big part of the appeal. Cartier’s SmartLink system makes sizing straightforward, and the QuickSwitch system allows you to swap between the bracelet and strap easily. It’s a well thought-out setup that makes the watch more versatile day to day.
Inside is the Cartier Caliber 1847 MC, an automatic movement designed for reliability and resistance to magnetism. It’s not overly complicated, but it fits the watch well and keeps things simple.
On the wrist, this sits somewhere between a sports watch and a dress watch. The blue dial pushes it slightly more modern, but the overall design stays true to the Santos lineage.
Condition: This example will come in good, used condition. There is light wear throughout the case in the form of hairlines. There is a small blemish on the bezel at 12:00. All flaws have been exaggerated with harsh lighting to ensure there are no surprises. The watch is keeping accurate time according to the timegraph machine. It does not require a service at this time.
Contents: This example comes as a set including inner/outer boxes, all links, additional black Cartier rubber strap, and warranty card dated 2023.
Shipping: I will include complimentary FedEx, fully insured, overnight shipping in the U.S. to ensure that you get this beauty ASAP!
