1904. Louis Cartier granted the wish of the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos Dumont: to be able to tell the 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, seamless curve of the horns, and the exposed screws made for an iconic watch that would inspire countless reinterpretations.

Santos-Dumont watch, large model, quartz movement. Steel case, yellow gold 750/1000 bezel, beaded crown with a synthetic blue cabochon-shaped spinel, grey satin-brushed dial with sunray effect, golden Roman numerals, polished golden-finish steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal, grey alligator-skin strap, steel ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 43.5 mm x 31.4 mm, thickness: 7.3 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 metres).