Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton

About This Watch

The Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton in 18k white gold represents the pinnacle of the Santos collection, where Cartier's legendary design meets haute horlogerie craftsmanship. The skeletonized caliber 9611 MC manual-winding movement is a work of art, with bridges shaped to echo the Roman numeral hour markers of the traditional Santos dial — a brilliantly creative solution that maintains the watch's identity even without a conventional dial. The movement is finished to exacting standards with beveled edges, circular graining, and hand-applied blue coating on selected components. The 72-hour power reserve is generous for a skeletonized manual movement, offering three full days of operation. The 18k white gold case brings a cool, understated luxury that lets the intricate movement take center stage. At 8.32mm thick, it wears surprisingly slim for a skeleton watch, sitting elegantly on the wrist. The navy blue alligator strap with matching white gold folding buckle adds a sophisticated touch. Each bridge of the movement doubles as an index, creating a three-dimensional labyrinth of mechanical beauty visible from both sides through sapphire crystals. The Santos Skeleton is Cartier's statement that fine watchmaking and iconic design are not mutually exclusive — this is a watch for the collector who appreciates both artistry and engineering.