Cartier
Santos de Cartier Large Two-Tone
W2SA0006
The iconic aviator's square, reborn in steel and gold.
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Overview
The Santos de Cartier Large Two-Tone (ref. W2SA0006) presents the house's storied square-case silhouette in a 39.8 mm combination of stainless steel and yellow gold. A silvered opaline dial with Roman numerals and the Calibre 1847 MC movement place it firmly in the dress-watch category while retaining the Santos line's inherently sporting character. Introduced as part of the landmark 2018 Santos relaunch, it represents Cartier's most thorough modernisation of the design in decades.
History
The Santos de Cartier traces its origins to the early twentieth century, when Louis Cartier created a wristwatch for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont — widely regarded as one of the first purpose-built wristwatches for a gentleman. The large two-tone reference W2SA0006 belongs to the comprehensively redesigned Santos generation unveiled in 2018, which introduced a new case architecture, an updated interchangeable-strap system, and the in-house Calibre 1847 MC. The two-tone configuration, pairing polished yellow-gold elements with brushed steel, continues a long Santos tradition of blending precious and industrial materials.
Notable points
- 39.8 mm steel and yellow gold case with the Santos's signature exposed square screws on the bezel and bracelet.
- Silvered opaline dial with blued-steel sword hands and Roman numerals, consistent with Cartier's classic dress-watch aesthetic.
- Powered by Calibre 1847 MC, an in-house movement introduced alongside the 2018 Santos redesign.
- Compatible with Cartier's QuickSwitch interchangeable-strap system, allowing rapid changes between bracelet and leather or rubber strap.
- The Santos lineage is one of the longest-running named watch lines in horological history, lending the reference strong collector and cultural context.
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