Created by Louis Cartier in 1904 for aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, the Santos de Cartier watch was the first modern wristwatch. Its signature design, with visible screws and a daring square silhouette, has adapted effortlessly to the times since its creation – while staying true to the watch’s boundary-breaking inspiration. Since then, this pioneering wristwatch has become an icon, defined by its geometric dial, harmoniously curved horns and signature exposed screws.
SANTOS DE CARTIER WATCH
Steel case
large model, 47.5 x 39.8mm,
thickness: 9.37mm
Dials
– blue striated dial, steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material also on the hour markers, sapphire crystal
– grey striated dial, steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material also on the hour markers, sapphire crystal
Bezel in blue PVD
Crown set with a blue synthetic faceted spinel
Interchangeable QuickSwitch steel bracelet and rubber strap
Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet)
MANUFACTURE MECHANICAL MOVEMENT WITH AUTOMATIC WINDING 1847 MC
Encasing diameter: 11 lines 1/2
Total dimension: 25.6 mm
Thickness: 3.76 mm
Number of jewels: 23
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (= 4 Hz)
Power reserve: 40 hours