Santos- Dumount 46.6mm x 33.9mm Watch, Grey Strap with Silver Dial

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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-Dumont watch, extra-large model, Manufacture mechanical movement with manual winding, caliber 430 MC. Steel case, 18K yellow gold (750/1000) bezel, steel beaded crown set with a blue cabochon synthetic spinel, silvered satin-finish dial with sunray-effect, Roman numerals, blued-steel sword-shaped hands, sapphire crystal. Anthracite grey alligator leather strap, steel ardillon buckle. Case dimensions: 46.6 mm x 33.9 mm, thickness: 7.5 mm. Water-resistant up to 3 bar (approx. 30 meters/100 feet).