Reviving the vibrant spirit of the 1970s Les Must de Cartier era, the WSTA0056 implement's the brand's past monochrome aesthetic and revived it with a modern twist. The deep green lacquered dial provides vibrance to the watch, contrasted with the watch's polished hands and case. The visual continuity is maintained by a tone-on-tone alligator strap, reinforcing the singular color focus.
Founded in Paris in 1847, Cartier approaches horology with the perspective of a master jeweler, prioritizing form, proportion, and aesthetic purity. The Maison was a crucial pioneer of the modern wristwatch, creating the purpose-built Santos-Dumont in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and later the iconic Tank in 1917, whose "brancards" seamlessly integrated the case and lugs into a singular design.
While historically collaborating with ebauche movement suppliers, Cartier has since invested significantly in its own manufacture capabilities in Switzerland, developing a suite of in-house calibres. The brand's enduring significance lies not in technical innovation, but in creating a portfolio of iconic case shapes that are foundational to watchmaking itself.
Overall Grade: Brand New Production: 2024 Contents: Full-set Genre: Dress Watch
Size: 25x34mm Thickness: 7mm Lug Width: approx. 19mm
Case: Stainless steel, mirror finished Bezel: Stainless steel, rounded brancards, mirror finished Dial: Green lacquered, minimalist dial, silvered logo Hands: Polished steel, sword-shaped hands
Crown: Beaded steel crown set with a synthetic blue spinel cabochon Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bracelet: Green alligator-skin strap with steel ardillon buckle Caseback: Stainless steel, solid, screw-down Movement: Quartz Caliber: Swiss Ebauche