SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4075752500GY Embellished by the diamond setting

Embellished by the diamond setting of its bezel

The sapphire case-back reveals the watchmaking finishes of its automatic movement with fascinating transparency

An homage to femininity

Case in steel

water-resistant wristwatch that appeared in the Cartier collections in1943 would go on to inspire the Pasha series

SANTOS DE CARTIER Serial Number:4075752500GY Embellished by the diamond setting1904. 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.