Cartier
Santos-Dumont Watch Small
WGSA0022Santos de Cartier1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the time while flying.
Small model – Quartz – Rose gold
$18,300
AUD / Including GST
Detailed features & specifications
This was the birth of one of the first ever wristwatches. Featuring a geometric shape and exposed screws, the watch quickly became one of the Maison’s watchmaking icons. The Santos rose to the ranks of a classic that would defy the hands of time.
Technical Details
Case : Rose gold 750/1000
Crown : Beaded crown set with a cabochon-shaped sapphire
Dial : Silvered satin-brushed dial with sunray effect
Hands : Blued-steel sword-shaped hands
Crystal : Sapphire crystal
Bracelet : Grey alligator-skin strap, Rose gold 750/1000 Ardillon buckle
Case thickness: 12.05 mm
Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet)