Santos-Dumont watch
Santos-Dumont watch, small model, high autonomy quartz movement (~ 6 years). Rose gold 750/1000 case, bezel set with 44 brilliant-cut diamonds and beaded crown set with one brilliant-cut diamond, totaling 0.53 carat, silver satin-brushed dial with sunray-effect, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Burgundy shiny alligator leather strap, rose gold 750/1000 ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 38 mm x 27.5 mm, thickness: 7.3 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet).
In 1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell 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, the seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.
