Replica Cartier Santos Watches

Our cartier santos replica collection features 25 models spanning the full Santos range — Santos de Cartier automatic, Santos-Dumont manual and Santos Skeleton references. Created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos was the first purpose-built men’s wristwatch. Its square case with visible screws on the bezel, octagonal crown and integrated bracelet established an industrial-elegant aesthetic that remains unchanged in principle. Every automatic model uses a movement based on Cartier Caliber 1847 MC with approximately 42-hour power reserve. Cases come in steel, 18K rose gold, 18K yellow gold and two-tone combinations with the QuickSwitch interchangeable bracelet/strap system. Browse by reference below, or see the full Replica Cartier collection.

Key References

Santos de Cartier Medium (WSSA0029) — 35.1mm automatic in steel with silver dial, blue sword hands and blue sapphire cabochon crown. Caliber 1847 MC, 42-hour power reserve. The entry point to the Santos line with the QuickSwitch system for swapping between steel bracelet and leather strap without tools. A versatile cartier santos replica for everyday wear.
Santos de Cartier Large (WSSA0018) — 39.8mm automatic in steel. Larger case with proportionally wider bezel screws and more wrist presence. Same 1847 MC movement, Roman numeral dial with railroad minute track. The most popular men’s Santos size.
Santos de Cartier Two-Tone (W2SA0006) — 39.8mm in steel and 18K rose gold. Gold bezel and crown with steel case and bracelet. ADLC-coated screws create a three-material contrast. The two-tone Santos balances warmth and durability.
Santos-Dumont (WSSA0022) — 43.5×31.4mm manual-wind dress variant with ultra-thin case profile. Large rectangular proportions on an alligator strap. Quartz or manual-wind movement depending on reference. The dressier cartier santos skeleton replica alternative before the full skeleton models.
Santos de Cartier Skeleton (WHSA0015) — 39.8mm with skeletonized dial revealing the movement based on Caliber 9611 MC. Bridges shaped to maintain the Roman numeral positions without a traditional dial surface. Available in steel and steel/rose gold. The cartier santos dumont skeleton replica technical showcase of the Santos line.

Movement and Build

Every cartier santos replica in this collection uses a caliber matched to genuine Cartier specification. The standard Santos de Cartier automatic runs Caliber 1847 MC — a self-winding movement with center hours, minutes, seconds and date at 6 o’clock. Power reserve is approximately 42 hours. The Skeleton models use Caliber 9611 MC with hand-finished bridges that trace the Roman numeral pattern, visible from both dial and caseback sides. Santos-Dumont dress references use ultra-thin movements for case profiles under 7.3mm. Cases feature the signature exposed screws on the bezel — originally functional fasteners that became an aesthetic trademark. The QuickSwitch system on the Santos de Cartier allows tool-free swap between steel bracelet and leather or rubber strap via a push-button release on the underside of the lugs. Materials include 316L steel, 18K rose gold, 18K yellow gold and ADLC (amorphous diamond-like carbon) coating on select screws and bezels. All crystals are sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.

How to Choose Your Santos

Size defines the experience. The medium Santos at 35.1mm sits comfortably on wrists under 17cm and works as a unisex option. The large Santos at 39.8mm delivers full wrist presence for men and is the most collected replica cartier santos size. The Santos-Dumont at 43.5×31.4mm is a rectangular dress alternative — thinner, on a strap, without the sport-bracelet character. For the skeletonized dial, the Skeleton Santos shows Cartier’s movement architecture through Roman numeral-shaped bridges. Material choice matters: steel for durability, two-tone for warmth, rose gold for dress occasions. For a round Cartier dress watch, explore the Ronde. For a rectangular silhouette with a century of heritage, see the Tank. For Cartier’s jewelry-bracelet approach, browse the Panthere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the QuickSwitch system on the Santos?

QuickSwitch is Cartier’s tool-free bracelet/strap interchange system. A push-button on the underside of each lug releases the bracelet or strap, allowing the wearer to swap between steel bracelet, leather strap or rubber strap in seconds without a spring bar tool. This system is exclusive to the Santos de Cartier line (not available on Santos-Dumont) and allows one watch to serve both sport and dress roles.

What is the difference between Santos de Cartier and Santos-Dumont?

Santos de Cartier is the modern sport-elegant version with automatic movement, integrated bracelet, QuickSwitch system and 100m water resistance. Santos-Dumont is the dress variant — thinner case, larger rectangular proportions (43.5×31.4mm), alligator strap only, manual-wind or quartz movement and 30m water resistance. Santos de Cartier is designed for daily wear on the bracelet. Santos-Dumont is a slim dress watch for occasions where a leather strap and thin profile matter more than water resistance.

What sizes are available in the Santos collection?

The Santos de Cartier comes in three sizes: small (24.4mm, ladies quartz), medium (35.1mm, automatic) and large (39.8mm, automatic). The Santos-Dumont adds a large format at 43.5×31.4mm and an extra-large skeleton at 46.6×33.9mm. Case thickness ranges from 7.3mm on the Santos-Dumont to 9.08mm on the Santos de Cartier automatic. The size variety covers wrists from petite ladies to larger men’s proportions.

What is the Santos Skeleton and how does it work?

The Santos Skeleton uses a movement based on Caliber 9611 MC where the bridges are machined and hand-finished to form the shape of Roman numerals. Instead of a solid dial, the hour markers are structural elements of the movement itself. You see the mainspring barrel, gear train and escapement through the dial side. The caseback is also transparent, giving a full view of the decorated movement from both angles. Available in 39.8mm steel and steel/rose gold configurations.

What is the history behind the Cartier Santos watch?

In 1904, Louis Cartier designed a wristwatch for his friend Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer who needed to check the time while flying without releasing the controls. The resulting Santos was among the first wristwatches designed specifically for men — at a time when pocket watches dominated. The square case with exposed bezel screws was both functional and distinctive. Cartier commercially launched the Santos in 1911. The modern Santos de Cartier, redesigned in 2018, added the QuickSwitch system and SmartLink bracelet adjustment while maintaining the original design codes: square case, visible screws, octagonal crown with blue cabochon.

Related Collections

Explore more from our Cartier lineup: Tank for the rectangular dress alternative, Ballon Bleu for a round case with the blue cabochon crown guard, Pasha for a round sport watch with 100m water resistance. Browse the full Replica Cartier catalog for all 84 models.