Cartier Santos-Dumont Platinum Red Lacquer W&W 2022

amanico · 2022-04-06T15:38:57Z

Explore the Cartier Santos-Dumont Platinum Red Lacquer, a limited edition from Watches and Wonders 2022. Discover collector insights on its design, proportions, and unique red lacquer finish.

Amanico's initial impressions of the Cartier Santos-Dumont Platinum Red Lacquer from Watches and Wonders 2022 provide a crucial first look at a significant release. His detailed photographs and observations on the watch's proportions, material feel, and aesthetic coherence offer an invaluable perspective for collectors considering this limited-edition piece. This article synthesizes community reactions to contextualize its reception and enduring appeal.

It seems that this year, Cartier has something with colored lacquer.

Here, it is on the bezel and on the top of the case.

The official photo:

My attempt:

The case has nice proportions, 43, 5 x 31, 4 mm and quite thin, with 7, 3 mm height.

Platinum gives to the watch a great feeling. Consistent, not heavy.

As often, the red ruby on the crown is delicious. Matching with the red touches on the dial. Well done, once again.

The movement, Ref 430 MC is manual winding, with a power reserve of 38 hours.

Limited to 150 pieces.

Cool novelty, but my heart is taken by another novelty from Cartier, this year.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The combination of platinum and red lacquer is highlighted as a quintessential expression of Cartier's design language, praised for its tasteful execution and subtle dial details.
The Santos-Dumont Platinum Red Lacquer is noted as a compelling option when compared to other Cartier novelties, specifically the Chinoise Pt non-skeleton, offering an attractive value proposition within the brand's 2022 releases.
The watch's aesthetic, particularly the platinum and red lacquer pairing, is recognized as embodying 'pure Cartier style,' generating anticipation for in-person viewing among collectors.

The Discussion

Chicolini

Apr 6, 2022

full movement in the rotor?

AuHavrePro

Apr 6, 2022

a great deal. Extremely tastefully executed. Love the color of the lacquer, the matching strap color, and the understated, subtle dial details. Great stuff from Cartier, Filip

sham1

Apr 6, 2022

Very classy looking watch.

Cpt Scarlet

Apr 6, 2022

The combination of platinum and red lacquer is pure Cartier style. I will be viewing this watch very soon along with several more.

sham1

Apr 6, 2022

Awaiting to hear their reply.

Clueless_Collector

Apr 6, 2022

I’m interested in this one and the Chinoise Pt non-skeleton version….both still add up to less than that YG Skeleton Chinoise, and again save enough for Destro 😅

Cartier Santos-Dumont Platinum Red Lacquer W&W 2022

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