In 1904 Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, to be able to tell the time while flying. With this promise came the birth of one of the first ever wristwatches. Featuring a robust shape and exposed screws, the Santos de Cartier watch quickly became one of the Maison's horological icons. Crafted with a polished steel case and 18-karat yellow gold bezel, it boasts a brass dial complete with sapphire crystal and blue sword-shaped hands, while a choice of straps brings versatile luxury to your wrist.
In 1904 Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, to be able to tell the time while flying. With this promise came the birth of one of the first ever wristwatches. Featuring a robust shape and exposed screws, the Santos de Cartier watch quickly became one of the Maison's horological icons. Crafted with a polished steel case and 18-karat yellow gold bezel, it boasts a brass dial complete with sapphire crystal and blue sword-shaped hands, while a choice of straps brings versatile luxury to your wrist.
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In 1904 Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, to be able to tell the time while flying. With this promise came the birth of one of the first ever wristwatches. Featuring a robust shape and exposed screws, the Santos de Cartier watch quickly became one of the Maison's horological icons. Crafted with a polished steel case and 18-karat yellow gold bezel, it boasts a brass dial complete with sapphire crystal and blue sword-shaped hands, while a choice of straps brings versatile luxury to your wrist.
In 1904 Louis Cartier granted the wish of his friend, the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont, to be able to tell the time while flying. With this promise came the birth of one of the first ever wristwatches. Featuring a robust shape and exposed screws, the Santos de Cartier watch quickly became one of the Maison's horological icons. Crafted with a polished steel case and 18-karat yellow gold bezel, it boasts a brass dial complete with sapphire crystal and blue sword-shaped hands, while a choice of straps brings versatile luxury to your wrist.
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