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Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Ref. WSSA0037 - 39.8mm Stainless Steel, Custom Full Pavé Natural Diamond Set, Box and Papers



Overview

The Santos de Cartier in its WSSA0037 Large 39.8mm configuration is among the most celebrated modern luxury sports watches, recognised worldwide for its square case, exposed decorative bezel screws, and the architectural elegance that traces directly to Louis Cartier's original 1904 aviator watch. This example has been professionally customised with an extensive aftermarket natural diamond pavé setting across virtually every exterior surface: the full dial, bezel, case sides, crown guard area, and the top surfaces of all bracelet links, creating a striking and cohesive diamond presentation. The Cartier box and papers accompany the watch, confirming its genuine WSSA0037 provenance. The original Cartier bezel screws, deployant clasp, and synthetic spinel cabochon crown are all intact in their factory configuration.



Watch Specification

Brand: Cartier

Reference: WSSA0037

Model: Santos de Cartier Large

Movement: Automatic, Cartier Manufacture Cal. 1847 MC, self-winding

Case: Stainless steel, 39.8mm square case. Bezel, case sides, lugs, and crown guard area aftermarket-set with natural diamond pavé. Original Cartier bezel screws (four corners, polished steel, unset) retained.

Dial: Aftermarket micro-pavé natural diamond dial (full coverage). Original Cartier applied Roman numeral hour markers and sword-style luminous hands retained in factory finish. Date window at approximately 6 o'clock.

Bracelet: Stainless steel Santos bracelet with aftermarket natural diamond pavé on all link top surfaces. Original Cartier deployant clasp with engraved double-C Cartier logo in brushed steel (clasp plate unset). Original Santos screw-head link motifs retained throughout.

Crystal: Sapphire crystal, factory original

Crown: Original Cartier faceted synthetic spinel cabochon, intact

Water Resistance: Base reference WSSA0037 rated to 100m. Vendor advises aftermarket diamond modification may affect original case seal integrity; buyers should note this.

Year: Production year unknown (per vendor description)

Serial: Not visible from available images; present on Cartier warranty card and outer box label



Condition

The watch presents in very good condition overall. No missing diamonds are visible across the full eight-photo set, and the aftermarket pavé setting work is professional and consistent in stone sizing and row alignment across the dial, bezel, case sides, and bracelet. The original sapphire crystal is clean and chip-free. The Cartier synthetic spinel cabochon crown is intact and undamaged. The deployant clasp is functional and the Cartier logo is clearly defined. Light surface wear is present on the bracelet link edges consistent with light use. The original Cartier presentation box is in good condition with the suede interior cushion intact.



Includes

Original Cartier red leather inner presentation box with suede cushion. Original Cartier outer cardboard box. Cartier warranty card. Custom aftermarket natural diamond pavé setting (vendor confirms natural diamonds throughout).

Condition: Good - Refer to Images

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