Santos-Dumont watch

Product Description

Santos de Cartier Skeleton watch, large model, skeleton mechanical movement with manual winding 9612 MC. Yellow gold 750/1000 case, 7-sided crown set with a faceted sapphire, gold-finish sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal and case back. Yellow gold 750/1000 bracelet with SmartLink adjustment system. Semi-matte grey second strap in alligator leather, with interchangeable yellow gold 750/1000 folding buckle. Both are fitted with the QuickSwitch interchangeable system. Hours and minutes with skeletonised bridges forming Roman numerals. Movement consisting of 138 parts including 20 rubies. Movement dimensions: 28 mm x 28 mm, movement thickness: 3.97mm, balance: 28,800 vibrations/hour, power reserve approx. 72 hours. Case width: 39.7 mm, case thickness: 9.08 mm. Water-resistant to 10 bar (approx. 100 metres).

About the Collection

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.

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