Santos-Dumont watch, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, calibre 430

1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the 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, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations. Santos-Dumont watch, large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, calibre 430 MC. Yellow gold 750/1000 case, beaded crown set with a sapphire cabochon, silvered satin-finish sunray-effect dial, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Semi-matt navy blue alligator-skin strap, yellow gold 750/1000 ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 43. 5 mm x 31. 4 mm. Thickness: 7. 3 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 metres).