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....

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....

Santos-Dumont watch, small model, high autonomy quartz movement (~ 6 years). Steel case, 18K rose gold (750/1000) bezel, steel beaded crown set with a blue synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel, satin-brushed silver dial with sunray effect, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire...

Santos-Dumont watch, extra-large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 430 MC. Steel case, beaded steel crown set with a blue cabochon synthetic spinel, silver satin-finish dial with sunray-effect, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Navy blue alligator...

Santos-Dumont watch, large model, quartz movement. Steel case, 18K yellow gold (750/1000) bezel, beaded crown with a synthetic blue cabochon-shaped spinel, gray satin-brushed dial with sunray effect, golden Roman numerals, polished golden-finish steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal, gray alligator-skin strap,...