Santos Dumont, Large Steel Rose Gold

• Case: stainless steel, bezel in Rose gold
• Size: 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm x 7.3 mm
• Movement: quartz movement
• Dial: Satin-brushed silver dial with sunray effect, roman numberals
• Caseback: solid
• Hands: Blue Steel sword-shaped hands
• Strap/Bracelet: Black alligator leather with steel ardillon buckle

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.

The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time mid-flight. Since then, this pioneering wristwatch has become an icon, defined by its geometric dial, harmoniously curved horns and signature exposed screws.