Virat Kohli, India’s cricketing legend said ‘Ola (Hello)’ to his new Santos De Cartier watch, in his recent Instagram post and he seemed quite excited about flaunting it.
Team India’s ace batsman and the former captain needs no introduction and neither does Cartier Santos. Fans of both the worlds, cricket and luxury watches are going gaga over this new union of legends.
Cartier Santos – Virat’s New Watch
When Virat said “Ola Santos” with a picture where the Santos De Cartier watch is sitting gracefully on his wrist, watch enthusiasts started thronging the web to know about “Ola Santos or the Ola Santos watch price”. While there’s no watch named Ola Santos, Virat endearingly posted ‘Ola’ (Hello in Spanish) to welcome his new Cartier Santos to The Virat Kohli watch collection.
The watch that is being talked about here is Santos De Cartier watch Ref. WSSA0061.
Let us delve into the features of this rich green-colored men’s Cartier Santos with a medium case. Below are the features of this brilliant timepiece:
Case: Made of high-quality stainless steel with a case width of 35.1 mm and a thickness of 8.83mm, the watch has a water resistance of 10 Bar 330 feet. Crafted beautifully by seasoned craftsmen of Cartier, the case gives the watch a sleek look – adding to the sporty appeal while carrying the essence of the first Santos watch.
Bezel: The watch adorns the iconic alternating polished and satin-brushed finish bezel with eight exposed screws.
Crown: The 7-sided crown is made of steel and is set with a synthetic faceted blue spinel. The combination of steel and blue spinel merges with the overall theme of the watch.
Dial: Dial of a watch reflects its character and builds the overall aura of the watch. A dial is the first thing anyone notices in a watch and a striking one dictates the personality that the timepiece will carry, it is also an important part of its aesthetics. This Cartier Santos sports a beautiful green dial with large and legible Roman numerals. It also features Cartier’s signature sword-shaped hands that are made of polished steel with luminescent material for low light conditions. The dial has hour, minutes and seconds hands.
Sapphire Crystal: The dial of this watch is topped by a Scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal. The Sapphire crystal is an important component of a watch and plays a crucial role in its durability, aesthetics and functionality. A sapphire crystal is exceptionally hard and ensures that the watch’s face remains resistant to scratches in day-to-day routine, maintaining its pristine appearance over time. It offers excellent clarity and transparency maintaining flawless readability. The sapphire crystal enhances overall functionality of the watch adding to its durability and longevity.
Strap: Casually welcomed as “Ola Santos” by Virat, the watch features interchangeable straps, a steel bracelet with SmartLink adjustment system, and a green alligator skin strap with interchangeable steel folding buckle. These straps elevate the design game of Santos de Cartier ref. WSSA0061. The straps give the watch both sporty and formal appeals. Each strap exudes unique aesthetics. They are also smooth and light on the wrist yet making a firm grip.
Automatic Movement: A movement is the heart and soul of any horological device. It is the mechanism that is responsible for powering the timekeeping functions and other complications in a watch. A high-quality movement ensures reliability and accurate timekeeping, it also maintains smooth operation of hands and complications. The watch is powered by mechanical movement with automatic winding caliber 1847MC. Each of Cartier’s movements possess exceptional precision in accordance with the exacting standards of Swiss watchmaking. The intricate design and craftsmanship of Cartier’s calibre is a result of their expertise as a jewelry maker and mastery in the art of watchmaking. 1847 MC is a calibre that radiates brilliance both in functionality and aesthetics, and this powerful calibre is the soul of the green Santos de Cartier.
The watch has an unmatched aesthetic appeal and a fresh uniqueness.
For anyone who’s wondering about the watch price in India for this Santos de Cartier, it is approximately INR 7,95,000/-. The reference with its sporty appeal surely deserved to find a place in Virat Kohli’s watch collection.
The Cartier reference WSSA0061 belongs to the legendary Santos de Cartier collection of Cartier watches. You can read more about the collection, below:
Santos De Cartier:
Santos de Cartier collection has a remarkable history that dates back to 1904 when Louis Cartier created the first wristwatch for aviator friend Alberto Santos-Dumont. The collection showcases a square-shaped case with exposed screws on the bezel. The collection reflects the spirit of early aviation. The Santos de Cartier has evolved while staying true to its original design. It offers a range of sizes, materials, and strap options, making it a versatile and iconic choice for watch enthusiasts of both genders. Over the years, the collection has evolved to meet the demands of modern watch lovers, incorporating innovative materials, enhanced movements, and cutting-edge technologies. Despite the revolutionary enhancements, the essence of the Santos de Cartier remains unchanged and that is a testament to its timeless appeal.
The Santos de Cartier has graced the wrists of numerous influential figures, from adventurers and artists to world leaders and celebrities. Now the beautiful Santos has found a space in Virat Kohli’s watch collection.
Let us know a bit more about Cartier and why it is so revered.
The Cartier Legacy :
Cartier watches, founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, a french jewelry maker, reflect the intricate work of art, exquisite craftsmanship and use of precious materials such as platinum, gold, diamonds, other precious stones and genuine leather straps. Its watches are equipped with movements developed by the brand in-house.There are only a few brands in the world of luxury watches that can stand eye-to-eye to the prestige and timeless elegance of Cartier.
Cartier watches carry multitudes of attributes in the form of precious materials, vintage value, heritage, legacy and associations, beyond brilliant functionality and designs.
Listed below are Cartier’s other collections worth a notice:
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