Watches · US
Santos de Cartier (in Titanium)
Showcases the Advanced Material Watches trend by utilizing lightweight and durable titanium, blending historical design with modern material science.
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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
3 static directions are available for this theme.
value-oriented
Urban Pilot - Stainless Steel
- Case Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish
- Brushed finish with a polished bezel
- Case Shape
- Square with softened corners
- Case Width
- 40 mm
- Case Thickness
- 10.5 mm
- Crystal
- Mineral Crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Case Back
- Solid Stainless Steel, screw-down
- Crown
- Push-pull, round with brand logo
- Water Resistance
- 5 bar (approximately 50 meters / 165 feet)
- Dial Color
- Matte Black
- Hour Markers
- Applied Arabic numerals, luminous
- Minute Track
- Printed outer track
- Hands
- Sword-shaped hands with luminous fill
- Luminescence
- Super-LumiNova on hands and markers
- Date Window
- Located at 3 o'clock position
- Movement Caliber
- Japanese Miyota 9015 or Seiko NH35 (Automatic)
- Movement Type
- Mechanical movement with automatic winding
- Movement Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Power Reserve
- Approximately 40-42 hours
- Primary Bracelet Material
- Stainless Steel
- Interchangeability System
- Quick-release spring bars
- Clasp (Bracelet)
- Folding clasp with push-button release
- Secondary Strap Material
- Black calfskin leather
To achieve a value-oriented price point, this specification utilizes more affordable materials like 316L stainless steel and a mineral crystal. It incorporates a reliable but mass-produced Japanese automatic movement instead of a more expensive Swiss in-house caliber. The design is simplified with Arabic numerals and a standard round crown, creating a more modern and less formal appearance. Finally, it adds luminescence to the hands and markers, enhancing practicality and appealing to a consumer who values function alongside style.
mid-tier
Metropolitan Square - Two-Tone
- Case Material
- 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Finish
- Satin-brushed with polished chamfers
- Case Accents
- Gold PVD-coated bezel and screws
- Case Shape
- Square with rounded angles
- Case Width
- 39 mm
- Case Thickness
- 9.5 mm
- Crystal
- Sapphire Crystal
- Case Back
- Exhibition case back with mineral crystal
- Crown
- Heptagonal crown with a synthetic cabochon
- Water Resistance
- 10 bar (approximately 100 meters / 330 feet)
- Dial Color
- Sunburst Silver
- Hour Markers
- Applied, polished Roman numerals
- Minute Track
- "Railroad" style minute track
- Hands
- Gold-tone sword-shaped hands
- Luminescence
- Minimal application on hands
- Date Window
- Located at 6 o'clock position
- Movement Caliber
- Swiss Sellita SW200-1 or ETA 2824-2 (Automatic)
- Movement Type
- Mechanical movement with automatic winding
- Movement Functions
- Hours, minutes, seconds, date
- Power Reserve
- Approximately 38-42 hours
- Primary Bracelet Material
- Stainless Steel with Gold PVD-coated central links
- Interchangeability System
- Tool-less quick-change system for bracelet and strap
- Clasp (Bracelet)
- Butterfly clasp with push-button release
- Secondary Strap Material
- Brown alligator-grain leather
A two-tone (steel and gold PVD) aesthetic is introduced to offer a different visual appeal, attracting a market segment seeking a touch of luxury without the cost of solid gold. It uses a well-regarded Swiss third-party movement (Sellita or ETA) to ensure quality while remaining more accessible than an in-house caliber. An exhibition case back is included to showcase the movement, appealing to enthusiasts who appreciate mechanical workings. The sunburst dial finish provides a more dynamic play of light compared to the matte dial of the reference product.
premium
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.