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: High Autonomy Quartz Movement (Approximately 6 years)

Case: Steel Case

Crown: Beaded Crown with Blue Synthetic Cabochon-Shaped Spinel

Dial: Silvered Satin-Brushed Dial with Sunray Effect

Numerals: Roman Numerals

Hands: Blued-Steel Sword-Shaped Hands

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal

Strap: Navy Blue Alligator-Skin Strap

Buckle: Steel Ardillon Buckle

Case Dimensions: 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm

Case Thickness: 7.3 mm

Water Resistance: 3 bar (Approximately 30 meters)