{"product_id":"cartier-santos-de-cartier-medium-as12865","title":"Cartier Santos de Cartier Medium","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew watches have enjoyed the enduring appeal of the Cartier Santos. Originally conceived in 1904 for pioneering Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos was among the earliest wristwatches designed specifically for men. Its distinctive square case, exposed screws, and integrated bracelet helped establish a design language that remains unmistakably Cartier more than a century later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Santos de Cartier Medium takes that celebrated formula and gives it the full gold treatment. Executed in 18K yellow gold, its softly squared case features the collection's signature rounded corners, polished bezel with exposed screws, and a matching bracelet with alternating brushed and polished finishes. A silvered dial with bold black Roman numerals, a chemin-de-fer minute track, and blued sword-shaped hands delivers all the familiar Cartier signatures, while a discreet automatic designation at six o'clock hints at the mechanical movement within. The result is a watch that feels both substantial and remarkably elegant, with the sort of understated glamour that Cartier does better than just about anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a self-winding mechanical movement, this example is fitted to its matching 18K yellow gold bracelet, an essential part of the Santos's architectural appeal. The watch is accompanied by an impressive complement of accessories, including its inner and outer boxes, original papers and pamphlets, an additional strap, and Cartier service documentation. Notably, the watch received a complete service through Cartier Japan in April 2026, with accompanying records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true design classic, this solid-gold Santos offers an appealing alternative to the usual round dress watch. Equally at home beneath a tailored cuff or worn casually, it is a compelling expression of Cartier's unique ability to blur the line between fine watchmaking and jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44609564573783,"sku":"40950641","price":42500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS12865_40950641_CARTIER_SANTOS_WGSA0010-4073-5.jpg?v=1793900184","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/cartier-santos-de-cartier-medium-as12865","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}