Santos de Cartier watch
Santos de Cartier watch, medium model. Steel case, seven-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic blue spinel, graduated blue dial, polished steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire crystal. Steel bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system. Blue alligator-skin strap, interchangeable steel folding buckle. Both straps are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeable system.
In 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.
