Cartier
Santos De Cartier Watch Large
WGSA0029Santos 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 – Yellow Gold
$60,000
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: Mechanical movement with automatic winding, caliber 1847 MC
Case: Yellow gold 750/1000 case
Crown: Yellow gold 750/1000 7-sided crown set with a faceted sapphire
Dial: Silvered opaline dial
Hands: Blued-steel sword-shaped hands
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Bracelet: Yellow gold 750/1000 bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system
Second Bracelet: Alligator skin strap with interchangeable yellow gold 750/1000 folding buckle
Bracelets: Both bracelets are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system
Case Dimensions: Width: 39.8 mm, Thickness: 9.38 mm
Water Resistance: Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/328 feet)