Cartier Santos 119901 - Two-Tone White Roman Moonphase Dial Cellini

Cartier Santos 119901 - Two-Tone White Roman Moonphase Dial CelliniA Celestial Take On A Foundational Design The Santos is the bedrock of Cartier's design language and arguably the first purpose built wristwatch in history. While the two tone bracelet version defined the brand in the 1980s and 90s, this specific reference adds a layer of classical watchmaking to the iconic industrial form. The inclusion of a moonphase and date complication elevates the Santos from a pure sports watch to something more refined and

understood

pairing easily with both warm and cool tones

The caseback is engraved with the initials K

clean backdrop for the moonphase and sub-dials

This reference is a pure example of that era's integrated design

The Day-Date on a leather strap offers a slightly more subtle and classic wearing experience than its counterpart on a President bracelet

The black diamond dial elevates the entire watch

the "string" configuration features a continuous circle of brilliant-cut diamonds encircling the center

and increasingly difficult to source in this tier of preservation

Technical Prowess From The Golden Era

Time flows endlessly

While the two-tone Santos is an icon of its era