Cartier Santos-Dumont | 18k Yellow Gold | 31mm | Blue Dial | WGSA0115

The Purity of the Original 1904 Design

Created as a direct answer to Alberto Santos-Dumont’s need to tell time in flight, the Santos-Dumont distills the essence of the first true men’s wristwatch into an object of pure elegance. In this refined precious-metal reference, Cartier preserves the original spirit—slim, urbane, and unmistakably Parisian—while speaking fluently to contemporary taste.

The Specifications of a True Classic

• Reference Number: WGSA0115
• The Slimmer Case Profile: 31 mm case in 18k yellow gold, beautifully thin for effortless wear under a cuff
• The Beaded Crown with Cabochon: Signature Cartier crown set with a sapphire cabochon
• The Alligator Leather Strap: Blue alligator leather—supple, elegant, and perfectly matched to the gold case
• The Sunray Satin-Finished Dial: Refined surface with bold Roman numerals and chemin-de-fer minute track
• The High-Autonomy Quartz or Manual-Wind Calibre: A discreet, ultra-thin Cartier movement architecture chosen to preserve purity of form
• Condition: Pre-owned, good
• Includes: Original box and papers

More than a design, the Santos-Dumont is a civilization of taste—capturing the moment Louis Cartier solved a friend’s practical challenge and, in doing so, reset the codes of masculine elegance for the modern age.

The Purest Form of an Icon

For the connoisseur who values lineage and lightness, this Santos-Dumont is the definitive tribute—uncluttered, poised, and quietly radiant in yellow gold. It carries the soul of 1904 into the present day, honoring the friendship that launched an era and the timeless style that continues to define Cartier.

This Watch is Ideal For...

• The enthusiast of vintage-inspired design seeking the most faithful expression of the original Santos
• The individual desiring a slim, elegant dress watch with a powerful, pioneering story
• The collector who appreciates the purest and most refined articulation of the Santos legacy