A classic Cartier design. This beautiful vintage ladies Santos wristwatch is always sort after. Designed with a stainless-steel case with 18 karat yellow gold screw down bezel and fitted with a leather (non-original) leather strap. White enamel dial and black Roman numerals. Circa 1990's.
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Movement- Automatic- full service by Imp
No box or papers
Watch is in good condition with a few scratches to case and bezel consistent with age.
The story of the origins of the Cartier Santos has become the stuff of legend. In the early 20th century, a Brazilian aviation pioneer named Alberto Santos-Dumont was living in Paris. He was the heir of a wealthy family of coffee producers. This allowed him to dedicate his life to aeronautical study and experimentation. In fact, many claim he was the first to achieve powered flight in 1906.
One problem. Using a pocket watch during his field tests was proving impractical. Downright dangerous even. So, he turned to his friend for help. That friend happened to be Louis Cartier. The grandson of Cartier founder Louis-François Cartier. He ran the Paris branch of Cartier and is responsible for some of the company’s most celebrated designs.
After listening to his friend’s complaints, he created a flat watch with a distinctive square bezel. Critically, he attached a leather strap to the case so it could be worn on the wrist. And just like that, in 1904, the first Pilot’s watch was born.