Cartier
Santos-Dumont Skeleton Large
WHSA0032Santos de Cartier1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying.
Large model – Automatic – Steel
$50,500
AUD / Including GST
Detailed features & specifications
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.
Technical Details
Movement: Automatic mechanical movement, 9629 MC
Case: Steel case
Hands: Polished blued-steel sword-shaped hands
Crystal: Sapphire crystal and case back
Bridges: Covered in gray lacquer
Strap: Gray alligator leather strap and blue alligator leather strap
Buckle: Steel ardillon buckle
Movement Dimensions: 23.2 mm, movement thickness: 4.4 mm
Balance: 25,200 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve: Approx. 46 hours
Case Dimensions: 31 mm, thickness: 8 mm
Water Resistance: Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet)