Cartier Santos Desk Watch - Santos-style desk/travel clock by Cartier

Case & Dimensions

• Shape: Square with rounded corners (Santos design language)

• Approx. size: 70–85 mm (2.75–3.35 in) wide

• Thickness: ~20–30 mm

• Material:

  • Stainless steel body

  • Gold-plated or vermeil bezel (often 18k gold over silver or gold cap)

• Bezel: Screwed-down decorative screws (Santos signature)

• Back: Brushed metal with battery compartment and setting wheel

• Stand: Integrated folding kickstand (travel clock configuration)

Dial

• Color: White or silvered opaline

• Numerals: Black Roman numerals

• Minute Track: Chemin-de-fer (railroad track)

• Hands: Blued steel sword-shaped hands

• Signature: “Cartier” or “Cartier Paris”

• Crystal: Mineral glass (some higher-end versions use sapphire)

Movement

• Type: Quartz (battery-powered)

• Functions:

  • Hours

  • Minutes

• Setting: Rear crown wheel or knob

• Battery: Typically small button cell (varies by movement, often SR626SW or similar)

Functionality

• Designed as:

  • Desk clock

  • Travel clock (with folding support)

• Portable, compact luxury accessory