Santos

The Santos Legacy – A Chronos Tribute to Aviation Pioneer Spirit

Born in 1904 as the world's first purpose-built pilot's watch for Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos de Cartier revolutionized wristwatch design. More than a timepiece, it became an emblem of innovation – bridging the golden age of aviation with Parisian elegance.

At Chronos, we honor this pioneering heritage through our Seiko Mod Santos Collection, where we:

Capture the Iconic DNA With:

  • Precision-square 38mm cases (wearing like 41mm) in aircraft-grade steel

  • Signature exposed screw bezels echoing early 20th century aeronautical engineering

  • Sword-shaped hands with military-grade luminosity

Our Craftsman's Oath:
Each Chronos Mod Santos undergoes rigorous hand-assembly by watchmakers trained in both vintage techniques and modern modding. We painstakingly:

  • Match case brushing to original "Grain de riz" patterns

  • Engineer butterfly clasps for that perfect "snap" feel

  • Test each watch's readability in cockpit lighting conditions

More Than Homage:
The Santos represents the moment form first followed function in watchmaking. Our interpretation delivers:

  • Instant sophistication for boardrooms and weekend adventures

  • The perfect balance of Art Deco elegance and tool watch reliability

  • True wearability with our slim 12mm profiles

Wear History – The Chronos Interpretation