Santos de Cartier Skeleton 39.8mm

Description

The Santos Skeleton is a masterclass in horological transparency. The 39.8 mm frame is expertly crafted from satin-brushed 316L stainless steel, 18K gold, or ADLC-coated steel, featuring a unique “open-worked” construction where the movement itself becomes the dial. This design provides a definitive “pay-off” in technical depth, as the patented bridges are meticulously shaped into Roman numerals, ensuring “risk-free” legibility while revealing the internal heartbeat of the timepiece.

The construction is grounded in the Maison’s legendary savoir-faire, featuring the Manufacture Calibre 9611 MC. This “automated revenue system” of precision is a manual-wind movement equipped with twin barrels, delivering a prestigious 72-hour power reserve. Every component is hand-finished with chamfered edges and polished surfaces, visible through the scratch-resistant sapphire crystals on both the front and back. The design represents a definitive investment in the evolution of skeletonized watchmaking, maintaining a slim and sophisticated profile despite its mechanical complexity.

The frame is designed for superior ergonomic comfort, sitting on the legendary Santos bracelet or a variety of high-frequency leather straps. It features Cartier’s patented “QuickSwitch” and “SmartLink” systems, allowing for a “risk-free” transition between different looks and a perfect fit without the need for tools. Whether navigating the professional landscape of Nairobi or attending international heritage events, this reference is a masterpiece of technical endurance and one of the most prestigious silhouettes in the 2026 collection.

Product Details:

• Reference: WHSA0015 (Steel) / WHSA0016 (Gold)

• Case Width: 39.8 mm

• Thickness: 9.08 mm

• Movement: Manufacture Calibre 9611 MC (Manual-winding)

• Power Reserve: Approximately 72 hours (Double barrel system)

• Material Options: Stainless Steel, 18K Pink Gold, or ADLC-coated Steel

• Dial: Skeletonized bridges forming Roman numerals

• Hands: Blued-steel sword-shaped hands

• Crystal: Double sapphire (front and exhibition caseback)

• Innovative Systems: “QuickSwitch” strap interchangeability and “SmartLink” adjustment

• Water Resistance: 100 meters (10 bar)

• Savoir-Faire: Individually numbered movement and architectural Roman numeral bridges