Cartier Santos de Cartier Large 39.8mm – Steel WSSA0062 GREEN ROMAN STEEL

The Santos de Cartier represents one of the most innovative designs in watchmaking history, and this reference WSSA0062 with its green dial is a significant modern iteration. The 39.8mm case is crafted from brushed and polished 18k steel, a material choice that ensures durability while maintaining a refined aesthetic. The pioneering design is immediately recognizable by its square bezel with eight exposed screws, a revolutionary feature that has become a signature element. The green dial features Roman numerals and a chemin de fer minute track, providing excellent legibility. The integrated steel bracelet features the brand’s innovative QuickSwitch system, allowing for tool-less interchangeability with supplied leather or alligator straps, a genuinely avant-garde feature for personalization. The sapphire crystal is treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides to minimize glare.

Powering this watch is the Cartier Manufacture calibre 1847 MC, an automatic movement operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 42-hour power reserve. This movement is a technical achievement for the brand, designed with a paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus component escapement for enhanced resistance to magnetic fields, a critical consideration in a modern timepiece. The watch functions as a time-only piece with a central seconds hand, a deliberate design choice that maintains the clean, uncluttered aesthetic of the original Santos. The screw-down crown, set with a faceted blue synthetic spinel, ensures 100 meters of water resistance, making it a robust and practical watch for daily wear.

This particular example is in mint condition, showing no visible signs of wear on the case, crystal, or bracelet, and is accompanied by its official Cartier warranty card. The Santos collection holds a unique and powerful position in the market, consistently appreciating due to its groundbreaking heritage as one of the first purpose-built wristwatches for men and its continuous design relevance. The introduction of this green dial variant is a recent and highly collectible update to the line, creating immediate demand. For a collector, this model represents a sound investment, combining Cartier’s pioneering design language with a modern, high-performance movement and a distinctive colorway that is likely to see strong long-term value retention.