New Releases · 2025-10-07

Cartier's black-dial Santos WSSA0096 sharpens the classic

Cartier pairs the large automatic Santos with a high-contrast black dial, luminous sword hands and stainless steel architecture.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Cartier; Hodinkee (6 October 2025)

Cartier Santos WSSA0096 steel case with high-contrast black dial Carat & Co / Cartier ↗

This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Cartier; Hodinkee (6 October 2025) ↗

What to know

With reference WSSA0096, Cartier makes the Santos feel more graphic than nostalgic. Black occupies the dial centre and surrounds bold white Roman numerals, while black sword hands gain luminous accents for visibility after dark. The surrounding brushed steel and familiar exposed screws reinforce the contrast between classic linework and contemporary materials.

The large model measures 47.5 by 39.8 mm and about 9.4 mm thick. Cartier’s automatic calibre 1847 MC powers the watch, and the case is water-resistant to 100 metres. The stainless steel bracelet features SmartLink adjustment and QuickSwitch interchangeability; an additional nubuck alligator strap is included. The reference was announced in October 2025 alongside the titanium model.

Rear case and bracelet of the Cartier Santos black dial WSSA0096 Jomashop / Cartier ↗

At a glance

Specifications reported by Cartier; Hodinkee (6 October 2025)
Reference	WSSA0096
Movement	1847 MC automatic
Case	47.5 × 39.8 mm steel
Thickness	9.4 mm
Water resistance	100 m
Style	Sport
Original availability	October 2025

Source & attribution

Cartier; Hodinkee (6 October 2025) · Published 2025-10-06 ↗

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