Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton WHSA0016 Rose Gold 47.5mm x 39.7mm Manual

The Santos de Cartier Skeleton Watch Ref. WHSA0016 is an extraordinary fusion of elegance and innovation, meticulously crafted in 18k rose gold. This iconic timepiece amplifies Cartier’s watchmaking legacy with a striking openworked dial that showcases the movement’s inner architecture, doubling as bold Roman numerals—an unmistakable signature of the maison’s artistry.

Sized at 47.5 mm x 39.7 mm with a case thickness of 9.08 mm, it retains the emblematic square shape and exposed screws synonymous with the original 1904 design, created for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. A blue cabochon crown lends a refined touch to its contemporary edge, while the square-shaped sapphire crystal and rose gold case back frame its technical mastery.

Powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, this skeletonized marvel offers approximately 72 hours of power reserve and water resistance up to 100 meters. With no dial in the traditional sense, the architectural cut-out bridges carry both time and form, making it a compelling centerpiece in any collection.

Offered at the height of Cartier's savoir-faire, the WHSA0016 delivers an exceptional expression of luxury horology—perfect for the connoisseur who values craftsmanship, history, and avant-garde design in equal measure.