Cartier Santos De Cartier, Small Model, Quartz, Steel Ref. WSSA0082

The Santos de Cartier Small Model (Ref. WSSA0082) distills more than a century of Parisian aviation design into compact, tailored stainless-steel proportions measuring 27 mm wide, 34.5 mm lug-to-lug, and a remarkably sleek 7.08 mm thick. Originally conceived in 1904 by Louis Cartier so pioneering aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont could read elapsed flight times without removing his hands from the controls, the modern Small Model honors every signature architectural cue—the softly curved square bezel, eight exposed functional screws, radial Roman numerals, and heated blued-steel sword hands.

Santos de Cartier Small Model Proportions & Parisian Dial Details

Where the Medium (35.1 mm) and Large (39.8 mm) Santos references emphasize sporty wrist coverage, the Santos de Cartier Small Model Ref. WSSA0082 brings refined classic proportions suited equally to slender wrists and collectors who appreciate traditional mid-century dress-sport sizing. Its silvered sunray-brushed dial catches ambient light subtly beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, contrasting crisply against black Roman numerals—including Cartier’s microscopic secret signature hidden within the VII numeral—and thermally blued steel hands. The seven-sided heptagonal winding crown is set with a faceted blue synthetic spinel cabochon.

High-Autonomy Quartz Precision & QuickSwitch Versatility

Inside Ref. WSSA0082 beats Cartier’s high-autonomy Swiss quartz caliber, engineered for extended multi-year battery longevity and grab-and-go reliability without requiring manual winding after days in a watch box. Equally practical is Cartier’s patented tool-free QuickSwitch interchangeability system hidden beneath the case lugs, enabling seamless transitions between the integrated stainless-steel screw-link bracelet and compatible Cartier QuickSwitch calfskin or alligator straps (inquire with our specialists to confirm exact secondary strap and box/papers inclusions for this specific serial). Read more on Swiss horological heritage via the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie.

Verified Technical Specifications — Ref. WSSA0082

30-Point Authentication & Insured US Delivery

Every Santos de Cartier Small Model in the Luxury Time Hub collection undergoes our 30-Point Horological Verification Protocol, verifying caseback typography, secret dial micro-printing, QuickSwitch lug tolerances, movement originality, and gasket integrity. Orders ship free across the United States via fully insured courier with adult signature required.

Collector Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 27 mm × 34.5 mm Santos de Cartier Small Model wear on the wrist?
Because square watches carry greater diagonal surface area than round cases, the 27 mm × 34.5 mm case wears similarly to a classic 31–32 mm round watch while sitting ultra-flat at just 7.08 mm thick.

Is Ref. WSSA0082 water-resistant?
Rated to 3 bar (30 meters), the Santos de Cartier Small Model protects against rain and handwashing; we recommend avoiding swimming or submerging leather straps. Luxury Time Hub is an independent watch dealer and is not an authorized Cartier retailer.

Product Specifications

Delivery Options

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