Santos-Dumont watch, large model
Manual, white gold, diamonds, leather
WH100651
1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying. Thus, one of the first wristwatches was born. Featuring geometric shapes and exposed screws, the watch quickly became an icon within the House. The Santos rose to the ranks of a classic that would defy the hands of time.
18K white gold case set with round-cut diamonds, 18K white gold octogonal crown set with a diamond, sapphire crystal, silver grained dial, roman numerals, sword-shaped black oxidized steel hands, alligator strap, workshop-crafted mechanical movement with manual winding calibre 430 MC, water resistant to 30 metres / 100 feet. Case dimension: 44.488x34.6 mm, 5.58 mm thickness.
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