CARTIER - Santos de Cartier watch

1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying. The birth of one of the first ever wristwatches sealed the bonds of friendship between these two pioneers. The rounded angles of the dial, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.

Santos watch, large model, mechanical movement with automatic winding, 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown set with a synthetic faceted spinel, black dial, black steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire crystal. Steel bracelet with "SmartLink" adjustment system. Second strap in nubuck alligator skin, with interchangeable steel deployant buckle. Both are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeable system. Dimensions: 47 x 39.8 mm. Thickness: 9.4 mm. Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 metres).