The Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton Large Model WHSA0012 is a masterful expression of heritage and innovation, showcasing the Maison’s historic elegance through a daringly modern lens. Its 39.8mm case, sculpted from stainless steel and crowned with a luxurious 18k yellow gold bezel, honors Louis Cartier’s pioneering design first created for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. A seamless blend of past and present, this timepiece reflects the spirit of invention that made the Santos an icon more than a century ago.
At the heart of this creation lies a mesmerizing skeletonized dial, where bold Roman numerals are formed by hand-finished bridges—an architectural marvel that invites admiration from every angle. The blued-steel hands glide with precision over this open-worked landscape, animated by the manual-winding calibre 9611 MC. Each mechanical component is revealed, celebrating the poetic transparency of haute horlogerie and offering a window into the soul of craftsmanship and time itself.
Completing the piece is a bi-metal bracelet that fuses polished stainless steel with radiant 18k yellow gold, exuding understated opulence and versatility. The Santos de Cartier Skeleton isn’t merely a timekeeper—it is a statement of discernment, reserved for connoisseurs who appreciate mechanical mastery and timeless form. With a 72-hour power reserve and water resistance to 100 meters, this piece unites everyday luxury with rarefied exclusivity.
