Santos de Cartier skeleton watch

1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be... 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 Skeleton watch, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding 9619 MC. 18K rose gold (750/1000) case, 18K rose gold (750/1000) seven-sided crown set with a faceted sapphire, golden-finish sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal and case back. One alligator-skin and one calfskin strap with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system, interchangeable buckle in 18K rose gold (750/1000). Hours and minutes with skeletonized bridges forming Roman numerals. Individually numbered movement comprised of 138 parts, including 20 rubies. Movement dimensions: 28 mm x 28 mm, movement thickness: 3.97 mm, balance: 28,000 vibrations/hour, power reserve approx. 72 hours. Case width: 39.7 mm, thickness: 9.08 mm. Water-resistant to 10 bar (approx.100 meters/330 feet).

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Specifications

DIMENSIONS
47.5 mm x 39.7 mm
MATERIAL
Rose gold
CROWN
Blue
WATER RESISTANCE
up to 10 bar (~100 meters)
GLASS
Square-shaped glass
CASE-BACK MATERIAL
Gold
CASE THICKNESS
9.08 mm