Santos de Cartier watch
Santos de Cartier watch, large model, mechanical movement with automatic winding 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown with a synthetic faceted blue spinel, satin-finish gradated brown sunray-brushed dial, rhodium-finish polished steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire crystal. Steel bracelet with SmartLink adjustment system. Second strap in brown alligator leather, with interchangeable folding steel buckle. Both are fitted with the QuickSwitch interchangeable system. Case width: 39.8 mm, thickness: 9.38 mm. Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 metres).
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.
