Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7517 in Watches
• Brand: Cartier
• Model: W20072X7
• Dimensions: 4.80" h x 5.50" w x 6.30" l, 2.05 pounds
• Band material: Leather
• Bezel material: 18k-yellow-gold-and-stainless-steel
• Case material: stainless-steel-and-18k-yellow-gold
• Clasp type: deployment-buckle
• Dial color: white
• Dial window material: scratch-resistant-sapphire
• Movement type: swiss-automatic
• Water-resistant to 330 feet

Features

• Swiss Made watch with Cartier Calibre 049 Swiss-automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arms
• Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal; Case diameter: 38 mm
• Solid square stainless steel case with 18kt yellow gold stationary bezel studded with eight stainless steel screw accents; Genuine brown alligator leather strap
• Roman numeral white dial; Luminous sword-shaped steel hands; Stainless steel octagonal-shaped crown with synthetic spinel crystal accent
• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
With immutably bold and clean lines, this handsome men's Cartier Santos 100 XL timepiece is certain to complement a vast array of formal and business wear. A textured genuine brown alligator leather band and a square shaped stainless-steel case help round out the watch's leading edge while a stylish combination Roman indexes help keep tabs on the time. With Cartier's own Calibre 049 Swiss-automatic self-winding movement, this Cartier is water resistant to 330 feet.

The Cartier Story
The name Cartier is synonymous with luxury, quality, and style. Founded in Paris in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, the company became renowned worldwide for its design and production of beautiful jewelry and opulent objets d'art. A royal commission in 1904 made Cartier a supplier to Europe's Crowned Heads of State and led England's King Edward VII to describe Louis Cartier, grandson of the founder, as the jeweler of Kings, the King among jewellers.

By the early 20th century, Cartier had expanded its collection to include watches. At a time when pocket watches were still considered de rigueur for the distinguished gentleman, Cartier helped popularize the wristwatch, making it a bold fashion statement for men and women as well as a status symbol among the well-to-do. Louis Cartier is credited with creating the first men's wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904. He developed and named the watch for his client and friend, the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who needed a device that would allow him to read the time without taking his hands off the controls of his airplane.

Other classic designs followed, including Cartier's signature timepiece--the Tank--which debuted in 1917 during the First World War and was inspired by the tough new war machine the Americans introduced to the fighting in Europe. Cartier's first water-resistant watch was named after the Pasha of Marrakesh, who requested that Cartier create watch that he could wear while in his swimming pool and not lose track of time.

And while it is known more for its luxurious design, Cartier is also credited with creating the highly functional deployment folding clasp in 1910, which is now used by watchmakers around the globe.

Modern Cartier watchmakers still base their watch designs on the early fundamentals developed by Louis Cartier. Treasured by collectors, Cartier watches are distinguished by their impressive variety of shapes (round, square, oval, Tank, Tortue and Tonneau), by their exceptional materials and workmanship, and by their recognizable Cartier aesthetic, an elegant blend of classic and modern design.

Customer Reviews

Very nice Watch
I am very pleased with the watch and it came as expected. This is a very nice watch and excellent price from Amazon

great watch
The watch arrived on time and we are very happy with it. The price we paid was almost $2500 less than at Cartier's in SF.

the best customer sevice ever!!
bought from Amazon as they provide me the excellent service from asking payment question to delivery,reached me just in 2 days by UPS,and the price is 100% unbelievable lower than Cartier shop,at start I am afraid thisi is a fake watch or something,I also bought other 3 Cartier Watches from here,so I took them all to HK Cartier to proof the genuineness,and crew told me they are all 100% authentic,now I am so happy to wear them everyday I go to work!!