Cartier Santos-Dumont WSSA0046 Black Lacquer Steel Watch

The Cartier Santos-Dumont WSSA0046 is a large-model Santos-Dumont featuring a stainless-steel case with black lacquer and Cartier’s distinctive aviation-inspired design. The watch combines a slim rectangular profile with a black lacquered dial, Roman numerals and a hand-wound mechanical movement.

Cartier Santos-Dumont WSSA0046

The Cartier WSSA0046 features a stainless-steel case measuring 43.5 × 31.4mm with a thickness of 7.3mm. The case is finished with black lacquer, creating the distinctive monochromatic appearance of this Santos-Dumont configuration.

The crown is crafted in steel and set with a blue synthetic spinel cabochon, while the caseback carries an engraving of Alberto Santos-Dumont’s handwritten signature.

Black Lacquer Dial

The black dial features Cartier’s characteristic Roman numeral layout with sword-shaped steel hands. The dial incorporates a square decorative pattern beneath translucent black lacquer, giving the watch a refined layered appearance.

A sapphire crystal protects the dial.

Calibre 430 MC

The Cartier Santos-Dumont WSSA0046 is powered by Cartier’s Manufacture mechanical Calibre 430 MC with manual winding.

The movement provides hours and minutes and offers approximately 38 hours of power reserve.

Black Alligator Leather Strap

The watch is fitted with a black alligator leather strap and a stainless-steel ardillon buckle, completing the understated black-and-steel design.