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.

Santos de Cartier watch, large model, mechanical movement with automatic winding 1847 MC. Steel case, 7-sided crown set with a synthetic faceted blue spinel, graduated green dial, polished steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material, sapphire crystal.  Case width: 39.8 mm, thickness: 9.38 mm. Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/330 feet).