Cartier Santos Dumont XL WSSA0032 2022 [Preowned]

Overview 

The Santos Dumont and the Santos de Cartier share a name and a form language; they are not the same watch. Where the Santos de Cartier is the modern, sports-adjacent evolution with integrated bracelet and functional exposed screws, the Dumont is the original reading: slim, manually wound, dress-oriented, and fitted with a strap rather than a bracelet. The WSSA0032 is the XL iteration, with an elongated cushion case measuring 46.6mm by 33.9mm at 7.5mm thick; it sits flat on the wrist, covers a substantial footprint, and still clears a shirt cuff.

The case is stainless steel, and the 7.5mm profile means the watch reads as a flat disc on the wrist despite its length. The dial is silver satin with Roman numerals and blued steel sword-shaped hands; the beaded crown is set with a blue synthetic spinel cabochon, a Cartier detail consistent across the Dumont family. The watch is fitted with a navy blue alligator leather strap and stainless steel ardillon buckle, with no bracelet option for this reference. Water resistance is 30 metres, the correct specification for a watch built entirely around dress wear.

The movement is the manually wound Calibre 430 MC, Cartier's in-house ultra-thin manufacture movement. Manual winding at this thickness is not a compromise; it is what makes the 7.5mm case possible. An automatic rotor requires additional depth, and the Dumont's entire proposition rests on the flat profile the 430 MC allows.

The Santos Dumont XL addresses a specific collector: someone who wants the Santos form, Cartier manufacture credibility, and a dress watch character, rather than the sports-adjacent Santos de Cartier proposition. At RM19,000 against an RRP of RM30,100, this represents 37% below retail for a 2022 piece in excellent condition with full documentation. We are currently seeing WSSA0032 examples trade at this level; this price reflect genuine value for a buyer who knows what the watch is. Preowned, excellent condition, complete with original box and papers dated September 2022, at RM19,000.

Specifications

Brand :	Cartier
Model Name :	Santos Dumont XL
Reference :	WSSA0032
Material	Steel
Movement :	Caliber 430 MC
Case Diameter :	46.6 mm x 33.9 mm
Bracelet / Strap :	Navy blue alligator leather
Features :	30m depth rating

 

Condition

Preowned, Excellent Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated September 2022.

Warranty

Eligible for 8 year manufacturers warranty.