{"product_id":"cartier-santos-dumont-lacquered-platinum-2","title":"Cartier Santos Dumont Lacquered Platinum","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name Cartier needs no introduction. As one of the most influential and celebrated jewellery and watch brands of the past century, it has long stood as a symbol of luxury and design. Without diminishing its contributions to watchmaking, Cartier has always been regarded primarily as a maison of design rather than one defined purely by mechanical innovation. Models such as the Tank, Crash, and Santos are remembered as much for their unmistakable silhouettes as for the movements inside them. Even today, it is this design-led philosophy that continues to attract collectors and gives Cartier a unique position within the world of watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe history of the Cartier Santos dates back to 1904, making it one of the maison's oldest collections and the first designed specifically for men. Created for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who commissioned a wristwatch from his friend Louis Cartier to wear while flying, the Santos is widely regarded as one of the earliest purpose-built men's wristwatches, rather than a pocket watch adapted for wrist use, as was common at the time. It remains an immensely important reference, not only within Cartier's history but within the broader story of watchmaking itself. Over the decades, the Santos has evolved through countless variations while retaining the distinctive character that made the original so revolutionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented here is the Cartier Santos-Dumont \"Lacquered Case\" in platinum, introduced at Watches \u0026amp; Wonders 2022. Among the many modern interpretations of the Santos-Dumont, this is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive. Despite being designated a \"Large\" model, it remains elegantly proportioned at 43.5mm by 31.5mm and just 7.3mm thick. Rich burgundy lacquer fills engraved recesses throughout the platinum case, accentuating the crisp geometry that has always defined the Santos-Dumont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRunning a finger across the surface immediately reveals the precision of Cartier's craftsmanship. The lacquer is meticulously applied into the engraved channels before being hand-polished perfectly flush with the surrounding platinum. Rather than masking the soft curves of the case, it enhances them, highlighting the elegant transitions between polished surfaces while adding remarkable depth and warmth to the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurning the watch over reveals an engraving of Alberto Santos-Dumont's signature, filled with matching burgundy lacquer. Beneath the solid caseback sits the hand-wound Cal. 430 MC, based on the ultra-thin 2.15mm Piaget Cal. 430P. Slim, reliable, and elegantly proportioned, it offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve on a full wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the greatest challenges when reinterpreting an icon is knowing how far to depart from the original. Push too far, and the essence of the design is lost; remain too faithful, and the result risks feeling little more than a reissue. The Santos-Dumont Lacquered Case strikes that balance exceptionally well. It respects the purity and elegance of the original while introducing a contemporary finishing technique that feels entirely at home within Cartier's design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLimited to just 150 examples worldwide in this platinum and burgundy lacquer configuration, the Santos-Dumont \"Lacquered Case\" stands among Cartier's most compelling modern creations. Classical in form yet innovative in execution. It is a reference that is likely to age gracefully and remain highly regarded by collectors for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2022","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44028739551319,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1872\/9369\/files\/Cartier-Santos-Dumont-Lacquered-PT-WGSA0053-4_0092_Layer-80.png?v=1783929587","url":"https:\/\/www.ssongwatches.com\/products\/cartier-santos-dumont-lacquered-platinum-2","provider":"S.Song Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}