Cartier
Santos-Dumont Skeleton
WHSA0019Santos de CartierLarge – Steel & Yellow Gold
1904, Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell time while flying.
$57,500
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, yellow gold 750/1000 bezel
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 bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system. Second bracelet in veal leather, with double adjustable steel deployant buckle. Both bracelets are fitted with the “QuickSwitch” interchangeability system.
Movement Dimensions : 28 mm x 28 mm
Movement thickness : 3.97 mm
Balance : 28,800 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve : Approx. 72 hours
Case Dimensions : 39.7 mm, thickness: 9.08 mm
Water Resistance : 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet)