The first Dual Time watch in the Santos de Cartier series, WSSA0076, the new Cartier Santos de Cartier Dual Time watch is more in line with the original intention of this series - flying. When traveling between different regions and time zones, the dual time zone mechanism can simultaneously display the time at the wearer's location and original home, which is a very practical function.
For Cartier, aesthetic considerations are the starting point for everything, and styling is the starting point for designing all watches. The new Santos de Cartier dual time zone watch continues its square shape with curved corners. The eight screws on the bezel play a practical role in fixing it, and are Cartier’s “miniature” tribute to the urban architecture of the Golden Age. And the size of each screw and the distance between them are carefully calculated to achieve a very harmonious aesthetic.
The side of the case is not a straight line. For ergonomic considerations, the lines on the side of the case are also curved to allow the watch to fit better on the wrist. According to my observation, although Cartier attaches great importance to shape, it never hard-concave shape and hides various technologies and techniques. It's so beautiful that it doesn't show off the mountains or the water. This is a master.
The watch is made of fine steel, with a case size of 40.2 mm x 47.5 mm and a thickness of 10.1 mm. The watch is water-resistant to 100 meters. The watch head is polished very finely, the bezel is polished, the front of the case is vertically brushed, the chamfered edges are polished, and the side of the case is brushed and polished again. Polished and brushed alternating modifications create a visual sense of hierarchy.
The dial is slate gray and decorated with sunray patterns, echoing the color of the stainless steel material.
On the outer ring of the dial, the Roman numerals are polished to contrast with the dial surface. The hour mark VII is integrated with the brand’s secret signature. There is a calendar display at 3 o'clock. The inner ring of the dial divides the functional areas by a square minute track and a circular second time zone display. The hour and minute hands show the time at the wearer's location.
The second time zone at 6 o'clock displays the time in your original place of residence. Displaying 12 hours with additional pointer indications can reduce confusion to a certain extent and make the disk clearer. The second time zone display plate is decorated with a record pattern, and “DUAL TIME” on it means “dual time zone”. In addition, there is a circular window at the 12 o'clock position of the second time zone display dial, which is a day and night display to help the wearer know whether the second time zone is day or night. The dial and all hands are covered with luminous material, making it easier to read the time between the two places in a dark environment. In short, all the functions and craftsmanship that appear on the dial highlight two words: practical. The heptagonal crown is equipped with a shoulder guard and is set with a faceted blue synthetic spinel. All functions of the watch (hours and minutes display, second time zone display, day and night display) can be adjusted through the crown.
The watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet and a dark gray alligator leather strap. The wearer can change the strap through the QuickSwitch strap quick replacement system. In addition, the stainless steel bracelet also has a patented SmartLink metal bracelet adjustment system. The most ingenious thing about this device is that the length of the bracelet can be adjusted without using tools https://www.watchcloneprice.is/.
