Santos de Cartier Medium Model Automatic Movement, White Gold, Diamonds, 2 Interchangeable Leather Bracelets

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 watch, medium model, Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC. Rhodiumized 18K white gold (750/1000) case, bezel and case set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Rhodiumized 18K white gold (750/1000) 7-sided crown set with a faceted sapphire, sunray-effect dial, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Two alligator-skin straps with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system, interchangeable rhodiumized 18K white gold (750/1000) folding buckle. Case width: 35.1 mm, thickness: 8.83 mm. Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/328 feet).