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“The newSantos de
Cartier
Chronograph
delves deep
into its rich
heritage and
elevates it into
a watch for the
21st century”
The Santos de Cartier Chronograph
in pink gold; the yellow gold and steel
variant Opposite page The Santos de
Cartier Chronograph in steel with an
ADLC-coated bezelFurthermore, the bracelets come equipped with
SmartLinks, so changing the length of the metal
bracelets becomes easier than ever.Gold, Leather and More
Naturally, the Santos de Cartier Chronograph
has been introduced in several varieties. All of
them come in Extra-Large. For the case, the
options are pink gold, yellow gold and steel
along with steel and ADLC. The dial on all
models are silvered with a satin finish, which
contrasts nicely with the sub-dials. Strap
options, meanwhile, include alligator leather
along with rubber and metal bracelets. All of
these, as mentioned earlier, feature the ingenious
QuickSwitch system.
In whichever configuration, though, the
Santos de Cartier Chronograph deftly embodies
the three major principles of Alberto Santos-
Dumont himself and, by extension, the whole
Santos de Cartier family. These principles are
simplicity, practicality and innovation. In its
own way, this watch perpetuates the spirit,
style and thirst of altitude shared by men who
change the world. Or, for the Santos de Cartier
Chronograph in particular, men who are set to
set new records and break old ones.See, Cartier has modified its 1904-CH MC
Cartier Manufacture movement and given it a
single start/stop pusher which is then placed on
the left side of the case at the 9 o’clock position.
However, this is not a monopusher chronograph:
The reset function is integrated into the crown.
Here, again, we see how Cartier remains
attentive to elegance and ergonomics. The single
start/stop button opposite the crown takes care
of the latter while also giving the watch a sense
of symmetry, thereby enhancing the former.
Another ease-of-use feature—and also
another not to Cartier’s archives—is present
in the straps and bracelets of the Santos de
Cartier Chronograph. It was Cartier that filed
the patent for the first folding buckle back in
- For its new chronographs, the brand has
enhanced the design of its bracelets and straps
even further for superior comfort, convenience
and security, all while maintaining the signature
aesthetics of the Santos de Cartier line.
It should also be noted that all of the Santos
de Cartier Chronograph models are equipped
with the QuickSwitch system. For those
unfamiliar with the name, this means that the
watches come with a quick release button that
eliminates all the hassle from changing the strap.