Santos Steel & Yellow Gold 51.1x41.3 mm W20072X7

Description

The Cartier Santos 100 Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold 41.3 × 51.1 mm (Ref. W20072X7) is a striking two-tone expression of Cartier’s trailblazing pilot’s watch. With a bold square steel case framed by an 18 K yellow gold bezel, exposed screws, and a luxurious leather strap, it artfully blends sporty resilience with high-end elegance—ideal for prestige-focused men.

Overview

Launched as part of the Santana 100 anniversary lineup (introduced 2004), the W20072X7 offers robust wrist presence with its 41.3 mm steel case (51.1 mm lug-to-lug, including crown) and a slim 10.34 mm profile. Its timeless design fuses historic aeronautical inspiration with modern finishes.

Design and Craftsmanship

• The brushed and polished steel case is crowned by an 18 K yellow gold bezel, punctuated by Cartier’s signature eight screws .
  

• The silvered opaline dial sports bold black Roman numerals, an inner minute track, and luminous blued-steel sword-shaped hands . A hidden “Cartier” mark discreetly appears at VII.
  

• Crowned with a screw-down octagonal crown topped with faceted blue spinel, it embodies Cartier’s jewelry artistry.
  

• A premium brown alligator leather strap with a two-tone steel and yellow-gold deployant clasp offers refined wearability.
  
  

Movement and Performance

• Powered by the Cartier Caliber 049, based on the reliable ETA 2892-A2, its self-winding mechanism offers approximately 42 hours of power reserve and includes a central seconds hand.
  

• Rated for 100 m (10 bar) water resistance, the Santos 100 is built for everyday use and light water exposure.
  
  

Features and Complications

• Time Display: Hours, minutes, central seconds.
  

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire.
  

• Bezel: Fixed with iconic exposed screws.
  

• Water Resistance: 100 m (10 bar).
  
  

Specifications

Case Material, Diameter, Thickness, and Finish

• Material: Stainless steel case with 18 K yellow gold bezel
  

• Dimensions: 41.3 mm (excluding crown) × 51.1 mm lug-to-lug
  

• Thickness: Approx. 10.34 mm
  

• Finish: Brushed steel with polished accents
  

• Water Resistance: 100 m / 10 bar 

Dial Color, Markers, Hands, and Distinctive Elements

• Dial: Silvered opaline
  

• Markers: Black Roman numerals, hidden “Cartier” at VII
  

• Hands: Blued-steel swords with luminous fill
  

• Minute Track: Railroad-style inner track
  
  

Bracelet/Strap Material, Width, Clasp Type, and Adjustability

• Material: Brown alligator leather
  

• Clasp: Two-tone steel and yellow-gold deployant buckle
  

• Width: ~22 mm at the lugs, adjustable via multiple strap holes
  
  

Movement Caliber, Power Reserve, Frequency, and Jewels

• Caliber: Cartier 049 (ETA 2892-A2 automatic)
  

• Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
  

• Jewels: 21
  

• Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  

• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds