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Santos de Cartier (in Titanium)

Showcases the Advanced Material Watches trend by utilizing lightweight and durable titanium, blending historical design with modern material science.

Product signals

Brand
Cartier
Source
brand_models
Key features
Lightweight titanium case and bracelet · Square case with rounded edges · QuickSwitch interchangeable strap system
Source mentions
Hodinkee, aBlogtoWatch, WatchTime, GQ (Watch Section)

Specification variants

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Avant-Garde Skeleton - Ceramic

Case Material
Black Zirconia Ceramic
Case Finish
Micro-blasted matte finish
Case Accents
Polished titanium screws and bezel edge
Case Shape
Square with more pronounced, sharper angles
Case Width
41 mm
Case Thickness
9.8 mm
Crystal
Sapphire Crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case Back
Exhibition case back with sapphire crystal
Crown
Faceted black ceramic crown
Water Resistance
10 bar (approximately 100 meters / 330 feet)
Dial Color
Skeletonized
Dial Finish
Anthracite bridges with brushed and beveled finishing
Hour Markers
Integrated into the movement architecture, with luminous tips
Minute Track
Flange ring with printed minute markers
Hands
Faceted sword-shaped hands with luminous fill
Luminescence
Super-LumiNova on hands and hour markers
Date Window
None
Movement Caliber
Swiss-made skeletonized automatic movement (custom-finished base)
Movement Type
Mechanical movement with automatic winding
Movement Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Power Reserve
Approximately 48 hours
Primary Bracelet Material
Black Ceramic
Interchangeability System
Proprietary quick-change system
Bracelet Adjustment System
Tool-free link adjustment system
Clasp (Bracelet)
Titanium butterfly clasp
Secondary Strap Material
Black technical fabric or rubber strap

This product employs a full ceramic case and bracelet, offering a different tactile experience (lighter weight, high scratch resistance) and a more modern, stealthy look compared to titanium. It features a skeletonized dial and movement, shifting the focus from a classic dial to the mechanical artistry within, appealing to a technically-minded luxury consumer. The date function is removed to create a cleaner, more symmetrical design that complements the skeletonized aesthetic. Finally, it introduces a more angular and sharp case geometry for a more aggressive and futuristic interpretation of the classic design.