Cartier

Price

$500

Color

Specifications

Reference

WHSA0009

Case diameter

39.8 mm

Case material

Stainless steel with black ADLC coating

Dial color

Skeleton (open-worked), two-tone

Movement

Manual wind (Calibre 8971 MC skeletonized)

Water resistance

100 m

Crystal

Sapphire

Bracelet

Stainless steel with black ADLC and QuickSwitch interchangeable strap

Description

The Santos de Cartier Skeleton Two-Tone elevates the skeletonized concept with a striking contrast between polished stainless steel and black ADLC-coated components — a diamond-like carbon coating that gives treated surfaces an intense, deep black finish of exceptional hardness and scratch resistance. The alternating black and silver elements run throughout the entire watch: the bezel screws, case flanks, bracelet links, and movement bridges alternate between the two finishes in a precise, deliberate pattern that amplifies the geometric architecture of the square case. The fully open-worked movement is visible through both the front and the caseback, its decorated bridges and mechanical components finished to the highest standard, with the two-tone treatment extending into the movement itself for a fully coherent aesthetic. The eight signature exposed screws on the bezel are rendered in alternating steel and black, reinforcing the graphic rhythm of the design at every scale. Blued steel hands sweep across the skeletal dial, their color providing a third chromatic accent against the silver and black backdrop. The integrated bracelet maintains the same alternating two-tone link pattern, flowing seamlessly from the case. The QuickSwitch system allows the bracelet to be swapped for a black rubber or leather strap instantly. The result is the most visually intense and architecturally bold Santos in the entire collection.