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.
Product Description:
Santos watch
Large model
Mechanical movement with automatic winding caliber 1847 Mc
Rose gold 750/1000 case
7-sided crown in rose gold 750/1000 set with a faceted sapphire
Opaline silver dial
Blued-steel sword-shaped hands
Sapphire crystal
One alligator-skin and one calfskin strap with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system
Interchangeable folding buckle in rose gold 750/1000