Overview
The Cartier Santos-Dumont Large (reference CRWSSA0039) is a stainless steel with a quartz movement and 30m of water resistance. It carries a silver dial. Its original retail price (MSRP) was $4,600.
Specifications
Price history
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About Cartier
Cartier didn't come to watchmaking from the workshop — it came from the jewelry salon. Louis Cartier created the Santos in 1904 for his aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, producing one of the earliest purpose-built wristwatches. The Tank followed in 1917, inspired by Renault tank treads on World War I battlefields. Where Swiss brands chase movement complications, Cartier leads with case design — the Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu, and Crash are among the most recognizable watch shapes in existence. Cartier occupies a unique position: equally at home on a collector's wrist as on a runway, with crossover appeal that strengthens secondary market demand across demographics.
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Frequently asked
How much does the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large (CRWSSA0039) cost?
The Cartier Santos-Dumont Large (reference CRWSSA0039) had an original retail price (MSRP) of $4,600. Secondary-market values vary with condition and availability.
What movement powers the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large (CRWSSA0039)?
The CRWSSA0039 runs a quartz movement.
What are the case specs of the Cartier Santos-Dumont Large (CRWSSA0039)?
The CRWSSA0039 has a Stainless Steel case, water resistant to 30m, with a silver dial.
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