CARTIER Santos-Dumont
The Birth of an Icon – Santos de Cartier
In 1904, Louis Cartier fulfilled a groundbreaking request from his friend, the famed Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont: to tell time while flying. This visionary collaboration led to the creation of one of the first wristwatches in history—a bold innovation that redefined both watchmaking and aviation.
With its rounded dial angles, fluidly integrated lugs, and exposed screws, the Santos watch broke with tradition and introduced a strikingly modern design. These distinctive elements not only reflected the spirit of engineering and exploration but also laid the foundation for an enduring icon.
General
Condition
New
Brand
Cartier
Reference
WGSA0108
Product Code
17311658
Power Reserve
38 Hours Approx
Features
Manual winding
Waterproof
Case
Case Size
34 mm
Case Depth
7.5 mm
Case Shape
Square
Case Material
18Ct Yellow Gold
Bezel Material
18ct Yellow Gold
Bezel Color
Gold
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Dial Color
Silver
Dial Texture
Sunbeam
Dial Markers
Roman
Stone Set
No
Movement
Type
Hand Wound
In-house Movement
Yes
Bracelet
Type
Strap
Stone Set
No
Buckle
Pin
The Birth of an Icon – Santos de Cartier
In 1904, Louis Cartier fulfilled a groundbreaking request from his friend, the famed Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont: to tell time while flying. This visionary collaboration led to the creation of one of the first wristwatches in history—a bold innovation that redefined both watchmaking and aviation.
With its rounded dial angles, fluidly integrated lugs, and exposed screws, the Santos watch broke with tradition and introduced a strikingly modern design. These distinctive elements not only reflected the spirit of engineering and exploration but also laid the foundation for an enduring icon.
General
Condition
New
Brand
Cartier
Reference
WGSA0108
Product Code
17311658
Power Reserve
38 Hours Approx
Features
Manual winding
Waterproof
Case
Case Size
34 mm
Case Depth
7.5 mm
Case Shape
Square
Case Material
18Ct Yellow Gold
Bezel Material
18ct Yellow Gold
Bezel Color
Gold
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Dial Color
Silver
Dial Texture
Sunbeam
Dial Markers
Roman
Stone Set
No
Movement
Type
Hand Wound
In-house Movement
Yes
Bracelet
Type
Strap
Stone Set
No
Buckle
Pin