The Cartier Santos-Dumont Reference WGSA0060 is the Platinum Middle East Limited Edition of one of the most historically significant watches ever made, with only 100 pieces produced worldwide. The Santos was created in 1904 by Louis Cartier for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, who wanted to read the time while flying his aircraft, making it the first purpose-built wristwatch and the design that set the entire wristwatch industry in motion. This reference was designed specifically for the Gulf market and executed in platinum in acknowledgment that observant Muslim men do not wear gold, with the dial featuring green Eastern-Arabic numerals that give the watch its unmistakable regional character. Explore other configurations across the Santos range in different sizes, materials, and limited editions.

The XL case is crafted from platinum 950/1000, the densest and rarest of the precious metals used in fine watchmaking, with the silver sunburst dial featuring green Eastern-Arabic numerals, a green minute track, and steel sword-shaped hands. Inside is the Manufacture Caliber 430 MC, an ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement that traces back to the original Santos-Dumont's signature manual-winding tradition. The crown is set with a ruby cabochon, adding a refined contrast against the platinum case. The watch is supplied on a green alligator leather strap with a platinum 950/1000 ardillon buckle, completing the regional design language across every component.

Every Cartier piece sold by Konesseur is authenticated in house against factory specifications and supplied with full documentation including the Cartier Certificate of Origin and eight-year international warranty. As a limited edition of just 100 platinum pieces created specifically for the Middle East, the WGSA0060 represents one of the most culturally and materially significant modern Cartier references, with the platinum execution and regional dial making it virtually unique outside the Gulf. Dubai's 5 percent VAT against the 19 to 25 percent rates across European markets makes the UAE the natural home for this configuration. Browse our full Cartier range for other references across the Santos, Tank, Ballon Bleu, and Pasha collections.

Key specifications

• Reference WGSA0060, Santos-Dumont XL, Middle East Limited Edition of 100 pieces, platinum 950/1000 case
• Silver sunburst dial with green Eastern-Arabic numerals and green minute track, steel sword-shaped hands, ruby cabochon crown
• Manufacture Caliber 430 MC hand-wound mechanical movement, 30 metre water resistance, sapphire crystal
• Green alligator leather strap with platinum 950/1000 ardillon buckle, authenticated in house at Konesseur, available with same day delivery across the UAE