Description

The Cartier Santos-Dumont watch (Ref. WGSA0086) is a limited edition timepiece, with only 200 individually numbered pieces available. It features an extra-large model with a hand-wound mechanical movement 430 MC. The case is made of platinum 950/1000, complemented by a platinum crown set with an amethyst cabochon. The watch has a silvered gray dial with central decoration and Hindu-Arabic numbers, blue steel sword-shaped hands, and a sapphire crystal. The case dimensions are 46.6 mm x 33.9 mm with a thickness of 7.5 mm, and it’s water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet). The strap is made of blue alligator skin with a platinum ardillon buckle.

Cartier – Bio

Founded by Louis-Francois Cartier in 1847, the house of Cartier is the luxury jewellers by reference in France.
Jewellers of the royal family and their prominent entourage, they quickly acquired fame in Europe. Later Louis Cartier gave a second life to old watchmaking traditions with pieces like the mystery clocks, gem-set watches and other flamboyant pieces.

One of their iconic models called the Santos was made in 1904 for his friend and client the aviator from Brazil, Alberto Santos-Dumont.   Followed by other successful models like the Tonneau in 1906, the Tortue in 1912 and the famous Tank in 1919 to mention few. The brand stayed in the family until 1964 and is now owned by a Swiss watch group.