The Cartier CT0479O eyeglasses bring the legendary Santos name to a light rimless frame. The Santos story began in 1904, when Cartier created a watch for the aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. This frame carries that heritage in a modern, three-piece rimless build.

The Santos detail

The lenses and the recognisable Santos temples carry the iconic screw decor, drawn straight from the Santos watch. The gold hardware and engraved Cartier logo mark it as the real thing. It is understated, but every detail has meaning.

Light and easy to wear

Because it is rimless, the frame is remarkably light on the face. There is very little metal touching your skin. That makes it easy to wear all day, whether at a desk or on the move. It comes with a hard case and cloth.

The fit

The lenses are 54mm wide. The bridge is a wider 21mm and the arms are 145mm. That gives a roomy, comfortable fit that suits medium to broader faces. The gold finish flatters warm skin tones.

About rimless frames

Rimless frames are among the lightest you can wear. The lenses fix straight onto the metal, so there is very little frame on your face. That said, they reward a little care. Keep them in the Cartier case when they are off, and handle them gently. Rimless also works best with low to moderate prescriptions, since thinner lenses keep the clean, floating look. Your optician can advise on the right lens for you.

Who it suits

This pair suits a man who loves the Santos line. The Cartier CT0479O eyeglasses bring watchmaking heritage to a light, everyday rimless frame. It reads confident and refined at once. For gold Cartier luxury with a real story, it is a beautiful choice.

Every Cartier frame here is genuine designer eyewear, crafted to the exacting standard the house is known for. Each pair is ready for your prescription lenses, whether single vision, blue light or progressive. To see more, discover our designer eyeglasses or the wider rimless frames range at Optica.