Santos de Cartier 40 mm Stainless Steel with Openworked Dial

The Santos de Cartier 40 mm Openworked is a contemporary reinterpretation of one of Cartier’s most iconic designs, blending architectural transparency with the historic elegance of the 1904 original. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, the case preserves the distinctive square geometry, exposed screws, and fluid curvature that have defined the Santos collection for over a century.

Its openworked dial reveals the movement through bridges shaped as elongated Roman numerals — an aesthetic and technical signature unique to Cartier. This sculptural arrangement highlights the maison’s mastery of skeletonized watchmaking, offering a dynamic interplay of light, depth, and mechanical precision. Blued-steel hands maintain the classical Cartier language against the modern skeleton backdrop.

Completed with an integrated stainless steel bracelet, the Santos 40 mm Openworked embodies a seamless balance between heritage and innovation. It stands as a bold, modern piece within the Santos family, emphasizing craftsmanship, structure, and refined mechanical artistry.