CartierSantos 100

KEY FACTS

• With a rich and unrivalled history dating back to 1904, the Cartier Santos is one of the world's oldest watch lines and was the French Maison’s first wristwatch
• Originally a special piece created for Brazilian aviator, Alberto Santos-Dumont, by the brand's founder Louis Cartier, it can also lay claim to being the world's first pilot's watch
• The Santos 100 collection was launched in 2004 to commemorate a century since Louis Cartier created a wristwatch for his friend, Santos-Dumont
• The signature square case of this reference measures 33mm across, and features a luxurious 18ct rose gold bezel 
• ​The dial features some signature Cartier characteristics including the stylised Roman numerals and central minutes track  
• ​The watch’s black alligator strap delivers an elegant, formal aesthetic
• ​Beneath the screw-down rear casing beats Cartier’s calibre 049, an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve
• ​The watch is water resistant to 100 metres (not tested) 
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• ​Please note that the watch does not come with any paperwork or booklets, but it is supplied with a Cartier display box
• Graded ‘A’ by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order

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