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

Yellow gold 750/1000 case

Yellow gold 750/1000 7-sided crown set with a faceted sapphire

Silvered opaline dial

Blued-steel sword-shaped hands

Sapphire crystal

Bracelet in yellow gold 750/1000 with “SmartLink” adjustment system

Second bracelet in alligator skin

With interchangeable yellow gold 750/1000 folding buckle

Both bracelets are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system

Case width: 39.8 mm

Thickness: 9.38 mm

Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/328 feet)