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Cartier Santos Skull Custom

The Cartier Santos Skull Custom takes inspiration from the sophisticated architecture of the Santos de Cartier Skeleton and gives it a dramatic custom interpretation. The skeleton construction exposes the movement and transforms structural components into part of the visual design, while the skull detailing creates a more unconventional collector aesthetic.

Cartier’s genuine Santos Skeleton is a large-format hand-wound mechanical watch powered by the Manufacture Calibre 9611 MC. Official versions feature skeletonized bridges that form Roman numerals, a sapphire crystal and sapphire case back, and a case measuring approximately 39.8mm wide and 9.08mm thick.

Distinctive Skull Custom Design

The defining characteristic of this Cartier Santos Skull Custom is its skull-inspired visual treatment. The custom design adds a darker, more artistic character to the traditionally refined Santos Skeleton aesthetic.

The combination of exposed mechanical architecture and skull detailing gives the watch a dramatic appearance that can appeal to collectors interested in avant-garde luxury watch customization.

Skeletonized Mechanical Architecture

The Santos Skeleton is recognized for its open-worked construction. Cartier uses skeletonized bridges to create Roman numeral forms, allowing the mechanical architecture to become an integral part of the dial design.

Manual-Winding Mechanical Movement

The official Santos Skeleton platform uses Cartier Manufacture Calibre 9611 MC, a manually wound mechanical movement consisting of 138 components and 20 rubies. Cartier lists approximately 70–72 hours of power reserve depending on the specific configuration.

Iconic Santos Case

The Santos design is recognized for its rounded-square case, exposed screw detailing and distinctive integrated bracelet architecture. The genuine large Santos Skeleton measures approximately 39.8mm wide and 9.08mm thick, giving it a substantial yet relatively slim profile.

Key Features

• Cartier Santos Skull Custom design
• Santos de Cartier Skeleton-inspired architecture
• Artistic skull-inspired detailing
• Open-worked skeleton appearance
• Large Santos case profile
• Manual-winding mechanical movement platform
• Cartier Manufacture Calibre 9611 MC platform
• Approximately 70–72 hours power reserve on official configurations
• Skeletonized bridges forming Roman numeral elements
• Sapphire crystal
• Sapphire display case back on official Santos Skeleton models
• Signature Santos exposed-screw design
• Distinctive luxury custom-watch aesthetic