SANTOS DE CARTIER CHRONOGRAPH

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The influence of aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont soars over the new version of the

Santos chronograph watch: defying time and seeing beyond. Just like the aviator,

this chronograph channels the pioneering spirit of those who push boundaries with

elegance.

A LEGACY IN MOTION

Revisiting the Santos de Cartier chronograph launched in 2020, the challenge for this watch was to find a design suitable for everyday wear but with a focus on performance. With its enhanced dial and refined size in gold, gold and steel and all- steel versions, this new chronograph optimises the functionality and versatility of

the original model.

The desire to go beyond is inherited from Alberto Santos-Dumont, an insatiable

pioneer who, in 1904, eager to be able to read the time while flying, asked Louis

Cartier to create a watch that would eventually become the first modern wristwatch.

Speed was one of Santos-Dumont’s main concerns. He holds numerous records in

aviation, the most significant of which, a speed-related record, dates back to 1906,

when he covered a distance of 220 metres in 21 seconds.

Designed to measure records, the new Cartier large model chronograph propels this

heritage into the 21st century.

SANTOS DE CARTIER CHRONOGRAPH BETWEEN DESIGN AND TECHNICAL PROWESS, THE SANTOS MECHANICS ARE PUSHED TO THE EXTREME

True to the purity of the Santos watch design, this new chronograph in LM size

(47x40 mm) amplifies its mechanical DNA. It features a dial with alternating satin and sunray finishes, as well as black sword-shaped hands coated with Super-

LumiNova®, a phosphorescent green luminescent material. It also features three counters: the seconds at 6 o'clock, the minutes at 3 o'clock and hours at 9 o'clock, circled by a ring flashed in yellow gold or rhodium, depending on the version.

Readability is maximised and contrasts are enhanced.

The high level of finish was achieved via a process formed of more than 70 steps.

From the stamping of the dial to the application of a final protective layer, decals

establish the logo, rail-track and numerals with the flashed circles surrounding the

counters.

Everything works together to highlight the iconic shape and emblematic codes of

this watch. Designed for high performance, it is framed by eight polished screws and

a heptagonal crown set with a synthetic blue faceted spinel, or with a sapphire for

the gold model.

EXPERTISE AND HIGH STANDARDS AT THE SERVICE OF A MOVEMENT DESIGNED FOR THE EVERYDAY

Powered by the 1904 - CH MC mechanical movement with automatic winding, the

name of which refers to the date the first Santos watch was created, the

chronograph version is the perfect illustration of Cartier's technical expertise in

watchmaking. This chronograph calibre with two push buttons (the first for the

start/stop function and the second for resetting the chronograph) combines

precision, comfort and reliability for everyday use.

The Santos chronograph watch is water-resistant up to 10 bar and offers enhanced

protection against magnetic fields, shocks and temperature variations. After being

subjected to numerous resistance tests to guarantee its long-term durability, it

offers a power reserve of 47 hours.

These standards also apply to the watch bracelet, which is equipped with the

SmartLink™ system, allowing it to be adjusted to size in seconds, as well as

QuickSwitch™, which allows both the supplied strap and bracelet to be

interchanged.