Santos-Dumont Watch WSSA0023

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

Size – 38 mm x 27.5 mm

Movement – High autonomy quartz movement

Case – Stainless Steel

Crown – Beaded crown set with a blue synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel

Dial – Silvered satin-brushed dial with sunray effect

Hands – Blued-steel sword-shaped hands

Crystal – Sapphire crystal

Bracelet – Navy blue alligator-skin strap, steel ardillon buckle

Thickness – 7.3 mm

Water resistance – 3 bar (approx. 30 metres).