Santos-Dumont watch

1904, Louis Cartier fulfilled the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Santos Dumont: to read the time in mid-flight. Thus was born one of the first wristwatches. Its geometric shape and visible screws marked a watch that would become quickly became a watchmaking icon of the House. The Santos then became a classic on which time has no hold.

Santos-Dumont watch, large model, high-autonomy quartz movement (~ 6 years). Steel case, pearled crown decorated with a synthetic blue spinel in the shape of a cabochon, satin-brushed silver sunburst dial, Roman numerals, hands in the shape of a blued steel sword, sapphire crystal, navy blue alligator strap, steel pin buckle. Case size: 43.5 x 31.4 mm, thickness: 7.3 mm. Water-resistant to 3 bar (~30 meters) ).