Cartier Santos Steel WSSA0037 "ADCL" - 2023

Cartier Santos de Cartier Ref. WSSA0037 „ADLC“ (Steel, 2023)

The Cartier Santos de Cartier with reference WSSA0037 from 2023 is an avant-garde and masculine evolution of the world’s oldest pilot’s watch. Originally designed in 1904 by Louis Cartier for the aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, this square design broke all conventions of round pocket watches at the time. In this contemporary version in the characteristic “Large” format, Cartier breaks away from the pure dress watch image and gives the icon a dark, extremely sporty stealth look through the innovative ADLC coating. The perfect watch for individualists who want to combine historical design excellence with modern high-tech aesthetics.

• The striking ADLC bezel: The absolute highlight of this model is the square bezel coated with an amorphous diamond-like Carbon layer (Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon). This high-tech process not only gives the Steel a deep, matte anthracite gray but also makes the surface extremely scratch-resistant and insensitive to everyday marks.

• The sporty dial design: Matching the bezel, the dial impresses with an elegant satin finish in dark gray. The characteristic Roman numerals are applied as striking contrasts, while the sword-shaped hands are perfectly readable in the dark thanks to a Super-LumiNova coating – a novelty for the classic Santos line.

• The distinctive “Large” format case: With dimensions of 39.8 mm width and a pleasantly flat height of only 9.38 mm, the satin-finished Steel case has an excellent presence on the wrist. The characteristic seven-sided winding crown is set with a faceted black synthetic spinel.

• Modern manufacture caliber 1847 MC: Inside works the automatic in-house movement. It is equipped with anti-magnetic components made of a nickel-phosphorus alloy that effectively protect the movement from everyday magnetic fields. It offers a solid power reserve of approx. 42 hours and highest reliability.

• The innovative “SmartLink” system: The distinctive Steel bracelet with typical visible screws features the patented SmartLink system. This allows individual links to be removed or added in no time at the push of a button and without any tools to adjust the perfect length.

• The “QuickSwitch” change system: Thanks to this clever mechanism, the Steel bracelet can be swapped in seconds for the black rubber strap in textile look included in the Score of delivery. This transforms the watch from an elegant business timepiece into a casual sports watch in no time.

• Sovereign everyday suitability: Protected by a perfectly fitted, scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal and a screwed case construction, the Santos is absolutely robust and water-resistant up to a depth of 100 meters (10 ATM). The Date is discreetly and harmoniously integrated at 6 o’clock.

• A sought-after collector’s piece (vintage 2023): As a model from 2023, this Santos represents the modern spirit of the house Cartier. The combination of historical design language and the modern, scratch-resistant ADLC look makes it one of the most desirable and versatile luxury watches of recent times.