# Cartier Santos Dumont Quartz Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Cartier Santos-Dumont Quartz is a refined rectangular dress watch honoring aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont with its slim stainless steel case, silvered flinquéé sunray dial adorned with blued Roman numerals and sword-shaped hands, small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, powered by the precise quartz Caliber 057 offering years of reliable battery life without winding, targeting discerning professionals who value timeless elegance for formal business and evening wear over tool-watch ruggedness.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.1/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (9.7/10.0)** - The iconic rectangular case and exquisitely detailed flinquéé dial with blued Roman numerals rival the artistry of historic Patek Philippe dress watches.
**Material Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel construction with scratchproof sapphire crystal and meticulous brushed/polished finishing competes with the best in Rolex Oyster cases.
**Brand Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Cartier's century-old luxury prestige and craftsmanship benchmark against Omega and Grand Seiko in the premium tier.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Rooted in the groundbreaking 1904 Santos pilot's watch, it carries strong heritage but modest innovation via standard quartz execution akin to established Vacheron Constantin dress pieces.
**Versatility Metric (6.8/10.0)** - Suited excellently for formal settings with some business-casual flexibility, though limited by low water resistance compared to more adaptable Tudors.
**Rarity Metric (6.4/10.0)** - At its mid-luxury price point, it offers moderate exclusivity similar to common Tag Heuer models without limited-production scarcity.
**Movement Metric (6.1/10.0)** - The quartz Caliber 057 delivers quartz-typical accuracy and slimness on par with reliable ETA quartz but lacks mechanical soul of entry Seikos.
**Functions Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with small seconds provides everyday utility matching simple Citizen quartz but falls short of multifunction Oris divers.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - The small seconds subdial adds subtle charm like a basic Longines but pales against even entry-level chronographs.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Exceptional design, materials, and brand prestige shine brightly, but movement, functions, and complications lag significantly, delivering style over substance at a price implying better mechanical value around $2,500.

## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch captivates with heritage aesthetics and luxury finishing but disappoints mechanically for its price, better suited to style-focused buyers than horology enthusiasts.

## Watch Data
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