The Santos de Cartier Dual Time Ref. CRWSSA0076 is a large steel timepiece featuring dual time zones, day/night indicator, and a self-winding mechanical movement.
The Santos de Cartier Dual Time watch, Ref. CRWSSA0076, represents a sophisticated blend of historical heritage, contemporary design, and technical mastery. Designed for the modern gentleman, this large-model wristwatch combines Cartier’s iconic aesthetics with practical functionality, making it ideal for both travel and daily wear. Crafted entirely in steel, it exudes understated elegance while retaining the robustness expected from a high-end timepiece.
The Santos de Cartier collection traces its origins back to 1904, when Louis Cartier created the first wristwatch for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. This invention revolutionized timekeeping by allowing pilots to check the time mid-flight without using a pocket watch. The collection’s signature design—rounded dial angles, visible screws, and curved horns—honors this pioneering spirit, blending aviation history with luxury craftsmanship.
The Ref. CRWSSA0076 model features a large, square-shaped steel case measuring 40.2 mm in width and 10.1 mm in thickness. Its satin-finish anthracite gray sunray-brushed dial provides a subtle, elegant texture, while rhodium-finish polished steel sword-shaped hands coated with luminescent material ensure readability in any light. The 7-sided crown, adorned with a synthetic faceted blue spinel, adds a refined Cartier signature touch.
Engineered for globetrotters, this watch displays dual time zones via an additional hour hand and a day/night indicator. Travelers can easily track local time and a second time zone simultaneously, offering convenience and clarity. This function is complemented by a central seconds hand, minutes, hours, and a calendar aperture.
The watch is powered by the Cartier 1847-FU self-winding mechanical movement, operating at a frequency of 28,800 VPH. It provides a power reserve of 49 hours, ensuring reliable operation even if not worn daily. This high-precision movement underscores Cartier’s commitment to mechanical excellence and longevity.
The dial is protected by square-shaped sapphire crystal, which is highly resistant to scratches and adds a luxurious, transparent finish. The combination of silvered gray tones and polished steel hands creates a striking yet understated contrast, enhancing both readability and style.
The watch comes with a steel bracelet equipped with Cartier’s SmartLink adjustment system, allowing easy resizing without tools. An additional gray alligator leather strap is included, both straps featuring the QuickSwitch interchangeable system. The deployant steel buckle ensures secure fastening and seamless transition between leather and steel, enhancing versatility.
Despite its elegance, the Santos de Cartier Dual Time watch is water-resistant up to 10 bar (100 meters/300 feet). This feature provides protection against splashes, swimming, and rain, making it suitable for both urban and leisure activities.
The Santos de Cartier collection symbolizes a timeless marriage of function and design. Its distinctive square shape, exposed screws, and seamless integration of case and bracelet make it instantly recognizable. Each model, including this Dual Time edition, reflects the pioneering spirit of Alberto Santos-Dumont while catering to the modern man’s needs for style, precision, and practicality.
The Santos de Cartier Ref. WSSA0076 is more than just a watch—it is a statement of elegance, heritage, and technical mastery. With its dual time function, durable steel construction, luxurious finishing, and interchangeable straps, it perfectly embodies Cartier’s philosophy of innovation meeting tradition. It is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts who value both aesthetic distinction and mechanical sophistication.
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| Brand | Cartier |
|---|---|
| Diameter (mm) | 40.2 |
| Lug to Lug (mm) | 40.2 |
| Winding | Self-winding mechanical movement |
| Case Length (mm) | 47.5 |
| Case Back Material | Steel |
| Exhibition Back | No |
| Case Metal | Steel |
| Case Width (mm) | 37.7 |
| Case Thickness (mm) | 10.1 |
Individually handcrafted Cartier watches are among the most coveted watches in the world. The Cartier brand is one of the most prestigious luxury goods brands in the world and is most widely recognized as a maker of fine watches along with their iconic jewelry. The brand was founded in 1847 by the French jeweller Louis-François Cartier. Since then, Cartier has turned into one of the most recognizable luxury brands in the world. The Cartier watch collection features a wide range of styles, from classic watches with a vintage design to modern watches with a sleek design suitable for both women and men. All Cartier watches are designed to withstand daily wear and tear and are made with some of the most exquisite materials available in the watch industry, such as titanium, ADLC, PVD, 18-karat rose gold, pink gold, white gold with ofcourse stainless steel.
