Santos de Cartier watch
Santos watch, medium model, mechanical movement with automatic winding, calibre 1847 MC. Steel case, yellow gold 750/1000 bezel set with 206 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 0.64 carats.7-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel, golden sunray dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Steel bracelet with "SmartLink" adjustment system. Second strap in alligator skin, interchangeable steel folding buckle. Both are fitted with the "QuickSwitch" interchangeable system. Case width: 35.1 mm, thickness: 8.83 mm. Water-resistant 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.
