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.
 

Technical Details

Movement: Mechanical Movement with Automatic Winding

Caliber: 1847 MC

Case: Steel Case

Crown: 7-Sided Crown with Faceted Synthetic Spinel

Dial: Silvered Opaline Dial

Hands: Steel Sword-shaped Hands

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Bracelets:

Steel Bracelet with “SmartLink” Adjustment System

Second Bracelet in Calfskin with Interchangeable Steel Folding Buckle

Bracelet System: “QuickSwitch” Interchangeability System for Both Bracelets

Case Width: 39.8 mm

Case Thickness: 9.38 mm

Water Resistance: 10 bar (Approximately 100 meters)