Here’s why the new Santos de Cartier Chronograph should be the next timepiece on your list.

Launched in 2020, the Santos de Cartier Chronograph may only be six years old, but it's already become one of the brand's most well-loved lines. It's not hard to see why: the addition of the chronograph design lends a sporty-chic upgrade to an otherwise refined silhouette, making it a perfect everyday watch with a focus on performance. This can all be traced back to the origin of the Santos line — the influence of aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who, at his peak, covered a distance of 220 metres in 21 seconds back in 1906.
One glance and you'll notice the most notable difference: the size. Previously introduced in XL, the new version comes in a large model that further spotlights its mechanical DNA. The dial has also been given an upgrade. Aside from the alternating satin and sunray finishes, the flanged circles that surround the counters now come in either gold or rhodium plating, depending on the case metal. To match this black dial printing, the sword-shaped hands are also blackened and coated with Super-LumiNova for improved visibility.

From the stamping of the dial to the application of a final protective layer, this intricate finish was achieved through a process of more than 70 steps. The steel version features a synthetic blue faceted spinel, while the gold version features sapphire.

You might also remember that the older model made waves for its interesting 9 o'clock pusher arrangement, with the start/stop on the left side of the case and the reset built into the crown. This time, though, the updated iteration comes with a more conventional pusher arrangement, located on the crown side. Powering this watch is the 1904-CH MC calibre with automatic winding, offering a 47-hour power reserve and water resistance of up to 10 bar.

The bracelet, with its signature visible screws, pulls it all together. Fans will be glad to know that this model is equipped with the SmartLink system, which allows it to be adjusted for size in seconds, as well as QuickSwitch, which allows both the supplied strap and bracelet to be interchanged whenever you like.

Courtesy of Cartier.

Cartier's Santos de Cartier Chronograph Gets Its Next Evolution

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