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.
 

Technical Details

Movement : Mechanical movement with automatic winding

Caliber : Caliber 1847 MC

Case/ Bezel : Steel case and yellow gold 750/1000 bezel

Crown : 7-sided crown set with a faceted synthetic spinel

Dial : Silvered opaline dial

Blued-steel sword-shaped hands

Crystal : Sapphire crystal

Bracelet/ Strap : Steel bracelet with “SmartLink” adjustment system, Second bracelet in calfskin, with interchangeable steel folding buckle, Both bracelets fitted with the
“QuickSwitch” interchangeability system

Case width : 39.8 mm

Thickness : 9.38 mm

Water-resistant up to 10 bar (approx. 100 meters/100 feet)