Santos de Cartier
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Our take on the Santos de Cartier
The Santos de Cartier is Cartier's steel sports watch, here in the large 41.9 mm x 35.1 mm case with a graduated green dial and Cartier's 1847 MC automatic movement. It stands out for its quick-change SmartLink bracelet, which lets you resize the links by hand, plus a second green alligator strap in the box. The case is 8.83 mm thick and rated to 100 meters, with a sapphire crystal and a blue-spinel crown. At $7,400 at Caesar as of November 3, 2026, it sits at the top of its recent range, so there is little discount to be had right now.
- SmartLink bracelet resizes without tools
- Second alligator strap included
- 100 m water resistance for a dress-sport watch
- Sapphire crystal resists scratches
- Automatic 1847 MC movement with small seconds
- Green dial is less common than the blue or silver versions
- $7,400 is full retail, with no meaningful discount
- 41.9 mm wears large on smaller wrists
- 8.83 mm thick case sits proud under a cuff
- Steel bracelet and alligator strap both scratch or wear over time
- Service costs are high and intervals are long
Santos de Cartier prices at every store
- Big Watch BuyersNew
In stock
$6,555.00Free shippingObserved Nov 3, 2026, 6:49 PM - CaesarNew
In stock
$7,400.00Observed Nov 3, 2026, 6:49 PM
Santos de Cartier price history
Lowest price we've seen: $6,500.00 on Nov 3. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 3.
What reviewers say
Owners rate the Santos highly, at 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, and most praise the bracelet and the strap-swap system. Common complaints are the size on smaller wrists and the price of servicing.
- SmartLink bracelet is easy to adjust at home
- Quick-change straps make it two watches in one
- Finishing and dial legibility hold up well
- Comfortable for daily wear despite the size
- Wears large on wrists under about 6.5 inches
- Service and parts costs are steep
- Bracelet and clasp pick up scratches quickly
- Green dial limits matching with some straps
From Caesar
- Santos de Cartier WSSA0029, reference WSSA0029
- Brand new condition
- Self-winding mechanical movement
- Blue dial
- Sapphire glass
- Water resistance 10
- Materials
- Steel case; strap in steel and calfskin
- Sizing
- Case diameter 41.9 mm x 35.1 mm; case thickness 8.82 mm
- Care
- Sapphire glass
- Shipping
- Delivery within 24 hours to any city where the store has a branch
- In the box
- Box, Papers, Warranty
About the Santos de Cartier
Wrist watch, self-winding movement. Case diameter 41.9 mm. New, full set. Case material Steel. Strap — strap Steel, calfskin. Sapphire crystal. Seconds Hours Minutes.
Specifications
- Case width
- 35.1 mmSource
- Case dimensions
- 41.9 mm x 35.1 mmSource
- Case thickness
- 8.83 mmSource
- Water resistance
- up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet)Source
- Movement
- Mechanical movement with automatic winding 1847 McSource
- Case material
- SteelSource
- Glass
- Sapphire crystalSource
- Dial
- Graduated green dialSource
- Bracelet
- Steel bracelet with SmartLink adjustment systemSource
- Second strap
- green alligator skinSource
- Crown
- 7-sided crown with synthetic faceted blue spinelSource
- Watch function
- Small seconds sub-dial, Hours, MinutesSource
Questions and answers
- Is the Santos de Cartier worth $7,400?
- At $7,400 at Caesar as of November 3, 2026, you pay full retail for a steel automatic with an in-house movement, two straps and a tool-free bracelet. It is worth it if you want one watch for both dress and casual wear; otherwise a comparable steel sports watch costs less.
- How does it compare with the previous Santos?
- This generation added the SmartLink bracelet and the QuickSwitch strap system, so you can resize and swap straps without tools. The case is also slimmer than the older Santos 100, which makes it easier to wear under a cuff.
- What is the water resistance?
- It is rated to 10 bar, about 100 meters. That covers swimming and showering, but rinse it after salt water and do not press the crown underwater.
- What is in the box?
- You get the watch on its steel bracelet, a second green alligator strap, the box, papers and warranty. The listing describes it as new and a full set.
- How big is it on the wrist?
- The case measures 41.9 mm by 35.1 mm and is 8.83 mm thick. It wears like a large watch, so try it on if your wrist is under about 6.5 inches.
- When is it cheapest?
- Luxury steel watches rarely discount much, and at $7,400 it is at the top of its recent range. Watch for seasonal sales or pre-owned full sets if you want to pay less.
- Where is the Santos de Cartier cheapest?
- At Caesar, for $7,400.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Santos de Cartier?
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Santos de Cartier?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Caesar, Big Watch Buyers.