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Cartier Santos Medium - New w/ (Ref. WSSA0029), 2025

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Cartier (maker)
Date
2025
Country of origin
France
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 35.1 mm
Stock no.
Product 8286006902967
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8286006902967)
Catalogue title (original)
2025 Cartier Santos Medium - New w/ Box & Papers (Ref. WSSA0029) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8286006902967), this is a wristwatch by Cartier, made in France, dated 2025. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 35.1 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History and Significance The modern Cartier Santos continues one of the most recognizable design legacies in watchmaking. First created in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, it was among the earliest purpose-built wristwatches ever made and set the foundation for Cartier’s century-long influence in horological design. The exposed bezel screws, geometric case, and Roman numeral dial became enduring Cartier signatures that remain central to the model today. The reference WSSA0029 represents the medium-sized stainless steel variant within the modern Santos collection. Its 35.1mm case, brushed and polished finishing, and quick-switch bracelet system embody Cartier’s ability to refine classic design through thoughtful engineering. The result is a versatile timepiece that bridges early aviation history with contemporary elegance and precision. For collectors, the Santos offers lasting appeal. It is instantly recognizable, comfortable on the wrist, and equally suited for daily wear or more formal occasions. In many ways, it captures the essence of Cartier’s philosophy, innovation through timeless design. Writer’s Thoughts The Cartier Santos is one of those rare designs that feels complete in every iteration. The proportions are balanced, the movement reliable, and the overall aesthetic unmistakably Cartier. For anyone who appreciates design history, this watch remains a benchmark in modern luxury watchmaking. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Cartier Model: Santos Ref. WSSA0029 (also known as 4075) Year: 2025 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 31.5mm case with a 41.9mm lug-to-lug Bezel: Polished bezel with visible screws Dial: Opaline silver dial with black Roman numerals and blued-steel hands Crystal: Sapphire crystal Movement: Automatic winding Bracelet: Original fully linked Santos bracelet Clasp: Original steel butterfly clasp with Cartier logo Contents: Box, card, full links, and extra strap with deployant Condition Case: In perfect condition with original caseback sticker and bezel protector. Crystal: Excellent condition Dial: Perfect condition Hands: Original blued-steel hands, sharp and clean Bracelet: Unworn and looks new Clasp: Excellent condition

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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