Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model, Opaline Dial, Ref. WSSA0009 w/ B&P

Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Model, Stainless Steel, Silvered Opaline Dial, Ref. WSSA0009 w/ B&P

Condition: Very good, pre-owned condition and running strong.

Contents: Double-boxed, 2020 warranty card, steel bracelet and brand new brown leather strap with Cartier deployment buckle.

The Steel Standard: Cartier’s Most Recognizable Icon in Its Purest Form
The Santos de Cartier is the watch that arguably invented the modern men’s wristwatch category, and the WSSA0009 delivers it in its most collectible configuration: a 39.8mm steel case with the silvered opaline dial that defines the reference. Cartier’s in-house caliber 1847 MC automatic movement powers the piece, backed by the brand’s SmartLink and QuickSwitch systems that allow tool-free bracelet and strap changes between the steel bracelet and calfskin strap. This dual-wear versatility has made the Santos one of the strongest crossover pieces in the current market, appealing equally to Cartier collectors and buyers migrating from sport-luxury steel brands facing longer waitlists. Steel Cartier Santos pricing has held firm through 2025 and into 2026 as global demand for Richemont’s flagship sports watch line continues to outpace new supply. The Roman numeral dial, blued steel sword hands, and exposed screw bezel are design signatures dating back to 1904, giving this reference a legitimacy that newer entries in the category cannot claim. Complete with box and papers, this example carries the full documentation set that serious buyers require at resale. As one of the few steel sport watches from a major maison still attainable without a multi-year allocation wait, the WSSA0009 represents both an entry point and a long-term hold.

A complete, documented example of the watch that started it all, offered at a moment when steel Cartier Santos demand shows no sign of slowing.