Cartier
Santos de Cartier Large Blue Dial
WSSA0030
The iconic aviator silhouette, reborn in graduated blue.
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Overview
The Santos de Cartier Large in stainless steel with a graduated blue dial represents a contemporary interpretation of one of horology's most historically significant case designs. Introduced in 2021, the reference WSSA0030 pairs the Santos's signature exposed screws and square bezel with a sunburst-style blue dial dressed in Roman numerals. Powered by Cartier's in-house Calibre 1847 MC, it occupies a confident position between sport and dress categories.
History
The Santos lineage traces back to Louis Cartier's 1904 commission for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, making it widely regarded as one of the earliest purpose-built wristwatches. The modern Santos de Cartier collection was substantially relaunched in 2018 with a refined case architecture and the QuickSwitch interchangeable strap system, and the graduated blue dial variant followed as the line matured into the early 2020s. The WSSA0030 continues that evolution, offering a dial option that has become increasingly sought after among collectors drawn to the Santos's blend of historical pedigree and wearable proportions.
Notable points
- 39.8 mm stainless steel case retains the Santos's hallmark square bezel with polished exposed screws.
- Graduated blue dial shifts in tone across the surface, complementing the applied Roman numeral hour markers.
- Calibre 1847 MC is an in-house Cartier movement, reflecting the manufacture's commitment to vertical integration.
- The Santos de Cartier line introduced the QuickSwitch system, allowing rapid strap changes without tools.
- One of watchmaking's oldest wristwatch designs, the Santos silhouette has remained in continuous or near-continuous production for over a century.
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