The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 2: Santos in the watchmaking world

The spirit of Santos de Cartier, part 2: Santos in the watchmaking world

Author: Monocle Radio November 26, 2025 Duration: 22:50

Natalie speaks with leading watch journalists – including experts such as Ben Clymer and Ming Liu – to discuss the Santos collection’s impact on the watchmaking world. They’ll touch on the latest editions of the design, while having a conversation on innovation, style and the evolving language of watchmaking.

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