
Cartier Tank Must Large WSTA0052
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| Reference | WSSA0018 |
|---|---|
| Movement | Miyota 9015 Modified Automatic · hours + minutes + seconds + date · 28,800 vph / 4 Hz |
| Case | 316L stainless steel · steel bezel · seven-sided crown with blue synthetic spinel |
| Dimensions | 39.8 mm |
| Dial | Silvered Opaline · black Roman numerals · chemin-de-fer minute track · blue sword-shaped hands · date at 6 o’clock |
| Strap / Bracelet | Integrated 316L stainless-steel bracelet · QuickSwitch · SmartLink-style · folding clasp |
| Water Resistance | 5 ATM. |
The Cartier Santos de Cartier Large WSSA0018 combines a 39.8 mm stainless-steel case, Silvered Opaline dial, black Roman numerals, blue sword-shaped hands, date at 6 o’clock and integrated steel bracelet in a design that balances classic Cartier identity with modern usability.
The version selected by D.Time focuses on the qualities that define the Santos experience: balanced case proportions, full stainless-steel construction, precise Silvered Opaline dial execution, a 4 Hz Miyota 9015 Modified Automatic movement and functional QuickSwitch + SmartLink-style bracelet systems.
The 39.8 mm case provides strong wrist presence while preserving the softly squared geometry that defines the Santos. Its square bezel, rounded corners, exposed screws and integrated bracelet create one of Cartier’s most recognizable case architectures.
The case uses 316L stainless steel, creating consistent material and finishing from case to bracelet.
D.Time evaluates case symmetry, bezel geometry, screw positioning, transitions between surfaces and seamless case-to-bracelet integration.
The Silvered Opaline dial provides a bright, clean background for the black Roman numerals and is one of the most recognizable Santos configurations.
The chemin-de-fer minute track structures the center of the dial, while the blue sword-shaped hands provide a signature Cartier contrast. The date at 6 o’clock maintains the vertical balance of the composition.
D.Time evaluates Silvered Opaline tone, Cartier typography, Roman numeral spacing, chemin-de-fer minute track, AUTOMATIC printing, date centering and overall dial alignment.
The blue sword-shaped hands stand out clearly against the silvered dial and complete the classic Cartier visual language.
D.Time evaluates hand color under different lighting conditions, straightness and alignment at the hour markers.
The date window is positioned at 6 o’clock, maintaining vertical symmetry and integrating the complication cleanly into the Roman-numeral dial.
D.Time evaluates date centering, numeral positioning and calendar operation before delivery.
Inside is the Miyota 9015 Modified Automatic, operating at 28,800 vph / 4 Hz with hours, minutes, central seconds and date.
Its strengths lie in stability, a relatively slim architecture and straightforward servicing. The 4 Hz frequency provides a smooth seconds-hand motion suited to daily wear.
D.Time evaluates winding, time setting, calendar adjustment, rotor operation and overall movement performance before delivery.
The QuickSwitch system allows the bracelet to be released directly from the case through an integrated mechanism without conventional tools.
This feature forms an important part of the modern Santos wearing experience and makes changing compatible straps or bracelets significantly more convenient.
D.Time evaluates release operation, locking security and fit after reinstallation.
The integrated steel bracelet uses a SmartLink-style system designed to make link adjustment more convenient than traditional screw-based construction.
Together, QuickSwitch and SmartLink-style functionality bring the replica experience beyond visual design and into the practical usability associated with the modern Santos bracelet.
The 316L stainless-steel bracelet flows directly from the case, creating a solid and continuous profile across the wrist.
D.Time evaluates link articulation, spacing, wrist conformity, QuickSwitch operation, SmartLink-style functionality and folding-clasp performance on each individual timepiece.
The seven-sided crown with blue synthetic spinel creates a distinctive detail along the side of the case and visually connects with the blue hands on the dial.
D.Time evaluates crown geometry, spinel proportions, blue tone and finishing around the case interface.
This version brings together the defining qualities of the Santos Large: a 39.8 mm stainless-steel case, Silvered Opaline dial, Roman numerals, blue sword-shaped hands, date at 6 o’clock, integrated steel bracelet and functional QuickSwitch + SmartLink-style systems.
Full stainless-steel construction creates consistent material throughout the timepiece, the Silvered Opaline dial preserves the classic Santos identity, the Miyota 9015 Modified Automatic provides stable 4 Hz operation, and QuickSwitch together with SmartLink-style functionality completes the modern bracelet experience.
D.Time individually evaluates case proportions, dial execution, Cartier typography, Roman numerals, date display, blue sword-shaped hands, bezel, crown, blue spinel, case and bracelet finishing, QuickSwitch, SmartLink-style functionality, clasp and Miyota 9015 Modified Automatic movement operation. The version supplied by D.Time features 5 ATM water resistance.
Each Timepiece is individually inspected by D.Time before delivery, with photos and videos of The Exact Timepiece You Will Receive.