Santos 100 Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition Pink Gold W2020019

Description

The Cartier Santos 100 Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition 18K Pink Gold (Ref. W2020019) redefines haute horlogerie with monumental scale and technical mastery. Boasting a commanding 46.5 mm case in solid 18K pink gold with a flying tourbillon complication, this timepiece balances monumental presence with sublime craftsmanship.

Overview

Debuted around 2010–2013 as a flagship of the Santos 100 collection, the W2020019 is the XL variant equipped with Cartier's in-house, Geneva-seal manual-wind caliber 9452 MC and a dramatic flying tourbillon. The square case measures 46.5 × 54.9 mm, terminated in a curved, ergonomic form that combines luxury heft with comfortable wear.

Design and Craftsmanship

Crafted from fully polished 18K pink gold, the case features a slate-grey galvanic guilloché openworked dial through which the one-minute flying tourbillon, suspended in a “C”-shaped cage, makes its hypnotic rotation. A sapphire crystal case-back offers a view of the movement’s richly finished bridges and the Geneva seal—while the octagonal crown is set with a matching sapphire. A luxurious alligator strap with an 18K gold double-deployant clasp completes the design.

Movement and Performance

The Santos 100 Flying Tourbillon houses the esteemed manual-wind Cartier Caliber 9452 MC, a prestige movement bearing the Poinçon de Genève. With 19 jewels, this caliber offers ~50 hours of power reserve and delivers impeccable precision. The flying tourbillon doubles as a small‑seconds indicator, rotating once per minute within its “C”-shaped cage.

Features and Complications

• Flying Tourbillon: Exposed via the openworked dial, acting as a centrifugal seconds display.
  

• Water Resistance: Rated to 30 m (3 bar) – splash-resistant, not suitable for swimming.
  

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire on front and back.
  

• Heritage Details: Roman numerals, guilloché finishing, sapphire-set crown.
  
  

Specifications

Case Material, Diameter, Thickness, and Finish

• Material: 18K pink gold
  

• Size: 46.5 mm × 54.9 mm; Thickness ~16.5 mm
  

• Finish: All-polished with curved square profile
  

• Crown: Octagonal, sapphire-capped
  

• Water Resistance: 30 m (3 bar)
  
  

Dial Color, Markers, Hands, Distinctive Elements

• Dial: Slate-grey galvanic with guilloché and openwork Roman indices
  

• Hands: Blued-steel sword hands
  

• Tourbillon: Flying, single-side mounted “C”-cage at 6 o’clock
  
  

Bracelet/Strap Material, Width, Clasp Type, Adjustability

• Material: Brown alligator leather
  

• Clasp: 18K pink gold double-deployant buckle
  

• Fit: Adjustable for a secure, tailored fit
  
  

Movement Caliber, Power Reserve, Frequency, Jewels

• Caliber: Cartier 9452 MC (manual winding)
  

• Jewels: 19
  

• Power Reserve: ~50 hours
  

• Functions: Hours, minutes, small-seconds via tourbillon