Who other than Louis Cartier was capable of granting the wish of famous Brazlilian aviator Santos Dumont, to be able to tell time whole flying? This friendship, formed in 1904, yielded one of the first ever wristwatches. The ‘Santos’ from Cartier is without a doubt the one watch in the world, that has probably been the most wanted, most loved, most hated and most copied watch for decades,.
The Santos is without a doubt among Cartier’s most legendary designs and, next to the Tank, the model people identify Cartier with. Which is no wonder, since the watch has been part of the collection for the last 38 years.
The iconic model is reinterpreted here with a slightly curved case, hence the Galbée name and embellished with exposed screws, modest and elegant in equal measures.
The Silver Guilloche Dial with Black Roman Numeral Hour Markers are a testament to it’s timeless elegance.
Powered with the automatic ETA movement, caliber 49 the High Polish Bezel, Blue Sapphire Cabochon Crown and Matching Stainless Steel Cartier Bracelet with Deploying Clasp show some surface scratches but nothing you wouldn’t expect from a vintage watch.
The watch comes with original Cartier cleaning and polishing kit that has never been used.
Details & Measurements
Calibre: ETA 49
Serial: 752163CD
Diameter excluding crown: 29mm
Strap: Cartier Brushed stainless and exposed screws
24hr Accuracy Reading: - 7 Seconds