Santos de Cartier watch

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.

Santos de Cartier watch, skeleton, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding 9611 MC.
Rhodium-finish 18K white gold (750/1000) case set with 126 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 5.88 carats and faceted crown set with a 0.22-carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Hours and minutes with skeletonized bridges forming Arabic numerals. Polished blue steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire case back and crystal.
Gray alligator-skin strap and black alligator-skin strap, 18K white gold (750/1000) folding buckle set with 28 diamonds totaling 1.11 carats.
Movement consisting of 138 parts including 20 rubies.

Movement dimensions: 28 mm x 28 mm, movement thickness: 3.97 mm, balance: 28,800 vibrations/hour, power reserve approx. 72 hours.
Case dimensions: 47.5 mm x 37.7 mm, thickness: 9.11 mm. Limited edition of 100 individually numbered timepieces. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet)