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Cartier · Family: Santos de Cartier

Cartier Santos WSSA0029 (Medium, Steel)

The Cartier Santos WSSA0029 is the medium-size (35.1mm wide) steel version of Cartier's Santos line, powered by the in-house Calibre 1847 MC automatic movement with roughly 42 hours of power reserve. Cazador has zero verified price observations. Its differential: the QuickSwitch/SmartLink system lets you swap straps and bracelets tool-free, on a case that keeps the model's signature eight-screw bezel and railway-track Roman-numeral dial.

Specifications

Case size
35.1 mm wide (Santos medium size)
Case material
Stainless steel
Movement
Cartier Calibre 1847 MC, in-house, automatic
Power reserve
~42 hours
Water resistance
100 m
Bezel
Square with rounded corners, eight visible screws — signature Santos design
Dial
Roman numerals, railway-track minute ring
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap/bracelet system
QuickSwitch / SmartLink — tool-free strap and bracelet change
Collection relaunch
2018 (Santos de Cartier line)
Status
Current catalog, in production

Price & trend

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History

The Cartier Santos WSSA0029 is the medium-size expression of the Santos de Cartier line, currently listed in Cartier's catalog and in active production. This exact configuration belongs to the collection Cartier relaunched in 2018 [UNVERIFIED: the individual first-availability date of the WSSA0029 within that relaunch is not separately confirmed in the source data].

The Santos silhouette is immediately recognizable by its square case with rounded corners and eight exposed screws set into the bezel [UNVERIFIED: the design's historical origin, commonly linked to Louis Cartier and aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, is not documented in the source specs used here].

Inside the case runs the Calibre 1847 MC, Cartier's in-house automatic movement, delivering approximately 42 hours of power reserve. The dial follows the established Santos formula: Roman numerals framed by a railway-track minute scale. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the case is rated to 100 meters of water resistance.

The most functional update in this generation is the QuickSwitch/SmartLink system, letting the owner detach and refit both the strap and the bracelet without any tools.

As of this fiche's last update, Cazador has zero recorded PricePoint observations for the WSSA0029. The reference remains listed as current catalog and in production, with no discontinuation indicated.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cartier Santos WSSA0029 cost?

Cazador has zero verified PricePoint observations for the Santos WSSA0029, so we cannot publish a reliable market range.

What size is the Cartier Santos medium (WSSA0029)?

The WSSA0029 is Cartier's medium Santos size, measuring approximately 35.1mm wide, cased in stainless steel.

What movement powers the Cartier Santos WSSA0029?

It runs the Cartier Calibre 1847 MC, an in-house automatic movement with approximately 42 hours of power reserve.

What is the QuickSwitch/SmartLink system on the Cartier Santos?

QuickSwitch and SmartLink are Cartier's tool-free attachment systems, letting the owner detach and refit both the strap and the bracelet without a spring-bar tool.

Is the Cartier Santos WSSA0029 water resistant?

Yes, it's rated to 100 meters of water resistance — enough for daily wear and swimming, though not marketed as a dedicated dive watch.

Is the Cartier Santos WSSA0029 still in production?

Yes. Per Cartier's current catalog specifications, the WSSA0029 medium steel Santos remains in active production.

Why does the Cartier Santos bezel have eight screws?

The eight exposed screws on the bezel are a signature design element of the Santos, distinguishing it visually from most dress and sports watches.

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