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Collectors who want both movement drama and presence on the wrist gravitate to this piece. The exposed-screw bezel and square case carry Cartier's original 1904 architecture, now with the caliber fully open-worked. Iced Out coverage spans case and bezel in pavé. Steel-and-gold examples command a premium over all-steel. Across the secondary market, original papers and service history are strongly preferred, since diamond Cartiers face heavier authenticity checks. I handle these regularly.
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Both market references — WHSA0015 and WHSA0019 — occupy the Large Santos case at approximately 39.7–39.8 mm, a proportion that wears accessibly on most wrists. The critical variable is metal mix: all-steel Iced Out versus steel-and-yellow-gold Iced Out, the latter commanding a consistent premium. On any pre-owned diamond Cartier, inspect bezel and lug stone integrity carefully — chips, loose settings, or non-factory replacements materially affect value and serviceability. Cartier's in-house skeleton caliber anchors the mechanical case; factory service records and original papers are strongly preferred, as diamond examples face heightened authenticity scrutiny in the secondary market. Avoid pieces with aftermarket stone additions.
The Santos dates to 1904 and relaunched commercially in 1978 as a luxury sports icon. The 2018 redesign introduced quick-change straps and, subsequently, the Skeleton variant that defines current production and secondary-market supply.
References in stock: WHSA0015, WHSA0019.
At $24,840–$36,018, these Iced Out Skeleton examples sit meaningfully below Cartier boutique retail for equivalent diamond configurations, representing genuine secondary-market value. Current live range: $24,840 – $36,018. Prices shown are the full card price; bank-wire payment saves about 3.4%.
Model names, references and specifications are referenced from the official Cartier Official (www.cartier.com). Trademarks and product imagery rights remain with the manufacturer; product photography shown is of our own inventory.
This Cartier Santos de Cartier Skeleton stock sits on a working wholesale desk at 650 S. Hill St., in the middle of the downtown Los Angeles jewelry district — not in a boutique and not in someone else’s showcase. We own what is listed, which is why the number on the page is a trade number rather than a retail one.
Every listing carries two figures: the card price, which is the price shown, and the wire price, which takes roughly 3.4% off. If you are local you are welcome to come and see the piece on the bench before you buy — call the desk first and it will be out and ready. If you are not, it goes out overnight and fully insured.
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The desk sits at 650 S. Hill St. in the downtown jewelry district. Call ahead and the pieces you want to see will be out and ready.
Every purchase includes a complimentary MyLuxApp.com certified appraisal
